Vacancy title:
Cathlab/CCU Nurses

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Healthcare, Category: Health Professionals]

Jobs at:
Aga Khan Hospital

Deadline of this Job:
Wednesday, September 24 2025

Duty Station:
Kenya | Nairobi | Kenya

Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, September 18 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Job Summary

Ability to identify the complex needs of the critically ill patient and to plan effective interventions. Ability to operate the sophisticated monitoring and life support equipment used in Cath lab and cardiac care unit. Demonstrate high level of expertise and sound scientific knowledge of current practices in critical care.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct safety checks on Cath lab equipment (e.g., defibrillator, diathermy, Ivus/FFR) and prepare all necessary items, medications, and solutions for procedures.
• Monitor life-threatening arrhythmias, manage acute MI patients for PCI or thrombolysis, administer and monitor sedation, and ensure patient comfort and safety throughout procedures.
• Assist with complex interventions, including cardiac pacing, emergency intubation, and invasive BP monitoring, while anticipating the operator’s needs and providing necessary equipment promptly.
• Maintain appropriate stock levels, schedule Cath-lab bookings, promote infection control measures, and participate in clinical audits to ensure high standards of care.
• Communicate effectively with patients and relatives, participate in on-call teams for cardiac emergencies, and maintain professional development in accordance with relevant guidelines.

Required qualifications, attributes, and experience

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing/ Diploma in Community Health Nursing (KRCHN)
• Higher Diploma qualification in Critical Care will be an added advantage
• Registration with the Nursing Council of Kenya
• Valid practicing license with the Nursing Council
• At least two (2) years working experience in critical care nursing, emergency nursing and/or Cathlab
• BLS and ACLS certification
• Critical thinker and analytical skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 24

Level of Education: bachelor degree

Job application procedure

Candidates are invited to send their Resume and Covering Letter ONLY to: recruitment.msa@akhskenya.org

Please indicate the position you are interested in on the subject line.

Deadline for submitting applications is on 24th September 2025

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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