Critical Care Nurse at St. Francis Community Hospital

Job Description

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St Francis Community Hospital Kasarani is a level 5 teaching and referral Hospital was founded in the spirit of St. Francis of Assisi in order to give special attention to the poor and needy by attending to their spiritual, economic, human and intellectual needs.

Key Responsibilities :

Assist physicians with procedures such as bronchoscopy, endoscopy, endotracheal intubation, and elective cardioversion. Ensuring that ventilators, monitors, and other types of medical equipment function properly. Ensure that equipment or devices are properly stored after use. Prioritize nursing care for assigned critically ill patients based on assessment data and identified needs. ICU nurses must be able to draw ABG Blood and interpret the report correctly. ICU nurses should have enough knowledge about GCS ( Glasgow Coma Scale ) and also the evaluation capacity of patient condition.

Requirements:

Must have a Diploma in Nursing from a recognized institution. Must have a higher diploma in Critical Care nursing from a recognized institution. Must be registered with the nursing council and possess a current license. Training in BLS and ACLS is an added advantage. Minimum working experience of two years in a busy ICU. Must have good communication skills both written and oral. The candidate must be self-driven and self-motivated.