Background

The position holder will report to the Nurse Manager, Pediatrics Department.

Responsibilities

• Complete assessment and re-assessment of patients to identify their care needs
• Develop written care plans based on patients changing needs, monitor and evaluate effectiveness of interventions
• Initiate cardiac monitoring both room and central, be able to interpret monitor trends and communicate critical changes to the physician and Nurse manager
• Carry out other hemodynamic monitoring to include CVP, UVCs, lab, radiological and ABG Evaluations
• Document all assessment data, investigation results, care given, discussions with the multidisciplinary team, family/patient interactions in an accurate, comprehensive and timely manner
• Prepare for and assist the physician in emergency procedures necessary for prompt control of patient’s condition e.g. intubation, insertion of invasive lines, drains and administration of surfactant
• Maintain adequate airway management to include oxygen therapy, nebulization and suctioning
• Be able to perform peritoneal dialysis and care for a patient on the same as instructed.
• Accurately administer all medication as per the treatment order sheet and in line with MMU guidelines
• Provide safe environment for patients through adherence to infection control practices and other safety policies, and perform timely safety checks on incubators, IV pumps, oxygen source, ventilators, and cardiac monitors.
• Be able to care for children undergoing exchange transfusion
• Participate in unit-based nursing education, quality improvement (QI) projects, audits, spot checks and skill checks

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse from a recognized School of Nursing or University
• Higher Diploma in Paediatric/Neonatal Critical Care Nursing or experience in Neonatal Critical Care
• Current licensure with the Nursing Council of Kenya
• Certification in European Paediatric Life Support (EPLS)
• Demonstrate evidence-based knowledge of current practices in Neonatal critical care nursing
• Computer Literacy
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team

• Complete assessment and re-assessment of patients to identify their care needs
• Develop written care plans based on patients changing needs, monitor and evaluate effectiveness of interventions
• Initiate cardiac monitoring both room and central, be able to interpret monitor trends and communicate critical changes to the physician and Nurse manager
• Carry out other hemodynamic monitoring to include CVP, UVCs, lab, radiological and ABG Evaluations
• Document all assessment data, investigation results, care given, discussions with the multidisciplinary team, family/patient interactions in an accurate, comprehensive and timely manner
• Prepare for and assist the physician in emergency procedures necessary for prompt control of patient’s condition e.g. intubation, insertion of invasive lines, drains and administration of surfactant
• Maintain adequate airway management to include oxygen therapy, nebulization and suctioning
• Be able to perform peritoneal dialysis and care for a patient on the same as instructed.
• Accurately administer all medication as per the treatment order sheet and in line with MMU guidelines
• Provide safe environment for patients through adherence to infection control practices and other safety policies, and perform timely safety checks on incubators, IV pumps, oxygen source, ventilators, and cardiac monitors.
• Be able to care for children undergoing exchange transfusion
• Participate in unit-based nursing education, quality improvement (QI) projects, audits, spot checks and skill checks

• Computer Literacy
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team

• Registered Nurse from a recognized School of Nursing or University
• Higher Diploma in Paediatric/Neonatal Critical Care Nursing or experience in Neonatal Critical Care
• Current licensure with the Nursing Council of Kenya
• Certification in European Paediatric Life Support (EPLS)
• Demonstrate evidence-based knowledge of current practices in Neonatal critical care nursing