Clinical Nurse, Cath Lab

Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi is a private not-for-profit teaching hospital that provides tertiary and secondary level healthcare services. It is the first hospital in East Africa to be accredited by the Joint Commission International from the USA. The University Hospital has been providing high quality care for the people of East Africa and beyond for over 60 years.Applications are invited from qualified candidates for the above position based in Nairobi Kenya. The position holder will report to the Nurse Manager, CTICU department.Requirements:Higher Diploma in Critical Care Nursing from a recognized school of nursing or UniversityCurrent licensure with the Nursing Council of KenyaAdvanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)Demonstrate evidence based knowledge of current practices in Critical Care nursingResponsibilities:Performs health assessment of patients brought to Cath lab to identify their care needsEnsures patients are adequately prepared for procedures and that documentation is up to datePrepares the necessary procedure trays and equipment before procedure while maintain sterility.Maintain highest standards of infection control, as per hospital policies and procedure.Assists the physician to perform procedures, and administers the necessary medicationsMonitors patients during and after procedures and reports to the physician any abnormal findings e.g. arrhythmias, excessive bleeding from insertion sites, pain etcParticipates in life-saving actions such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation and defibrillationEducates patients and families about Cardiac diseases and their therapiesMaintains accurate documentation of the procedure, Hemodynamic monitoring, monitor patient vital signs and Medications given in the Cath labEnsures discharge instructions from Cath lab are clear and documented and hands over the patients to the floors, where applicable.Provides safe environment for patients through adherence to infection control practices, timely safety checks of IV pumps, oxygen source, and other Cath lab equipmentTakes accountability for efficient use of recourses and practice judicious stock control at all times i.e. accurate and timely billing of used CSSD items and Unit drugsResponsible for safe use of Cath lab equipment through proper cleaning, storage, per shift checks of the inventory and timely reporting of non-functional equipment to the nurse manager Participates in cardiac research projects, unit nursing education and teaching of nurses in other units about the Cath lab and its operations.Participates in Hospital wide quality improvement (QI) projects, audits, Clinical care program certification (CCPC), spot checks and skill checks. Assists in Coronary Care Unit or Heart clinic in time of low census Participates in orientation of new nurses