Critical Care Nurse
Job descriptions & requirements
Jordan Hospital Ltd is seeking a qualified and experienced Critical Care Nurse to join its healthcare team in Kitui. The successful candidate will provide safe, comprehensive, and evidence-based nursing care to critically ill patients in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and High Dependency Unit (HDU). The role involves continuous patient monitoring, early identification and management of clinical deterioration, implementation of prescribed treatment, and collaboration with the multidisciplinary team to promote patient recovery, prevent complications, and ensure quality patient outcomes in accordance with professional standards and hospital policies.
Requirements
- Higher Diploma in Kenya Registered Critical Care Nursing from a recognized institution
- Valid and current practicing license from the Nursing Council of Kenya
- Minimum of 1 year of experience in a critical care setting
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Must meet Chapter Six requirements of the Constitution of Kenya
- Proficiency in computer applications
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive nursing care to critically ill patients in the ICU/HDU
- Monitor patients’ vital signs, clinical status, and response to treatment
- Operate and monitor critical care equipment, including ventilators and infusion pumps
- Administer prescribed medications and implement nursing care plans
- Recognize and respond promptly to clinical emergencies
- Maintain accurate patient records and ensure effective handover and communication
- Adhere to infection prevention and control measures, patient safety standards, and hospital protocols
- Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to ensure quality patient outcomes
Jordan Hospital Ltd is seeking a qualified and experienced Critical Care Nurse to join its healthcare team in Kitui. The successful candidate will provide safe, comprehensive, and evidence-based nursing care to critically ill patients in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and High Dependency Unit (HDU). The role involves continuous patient monitoring, early identification and management of clinical deterioration, implementation of prescribed treatment, and collaboration with the multidisciplinary team to promote patient recovery, prevent complications, and ensure quality patient outcomes in accordance with professional standards and hospital policies.
Requirements
- Higher Diploma in Kenya Registered Critical Care Nursing from a recognized institution
- Valid and current practicing license from the Nursing Council of Kenya
- Minimum of 1 year of experience in a critical care setting
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Must meet Chapter Six requirements of the Constitution of Kenya
- Proficiency in computer applications
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive nursing care to critically ill patients in the ICU/HDU
- Monitor patients’ vital signs, clinical status, and response to treatment
- Operate and monitor critical care equipment, including ventilators and infusion pumps
- Administer prescribed medications and implement nursing care plans
- Recognize and respond promptly to clinical emergencies
- Maintain accurate patient records and ensure effective handover and communication
- Adhere to infection prevention and control measures, patient safety standards, and hospital protocols
- Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to ensure quality patient outcomes
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