Responsibilities
- Assist with diagnostic and interventional procedures being carried out in the Cath Lab as a scrub nurse, circulating nurse hemodynamic monitoring nurse (Recorder).
- Recognize and implement nursing intervention for managing contrast/anaphylactic reaction
- Performs assessment and planning of care needs, the implementation and evaluation of a program of care that is evidence based and ensures involvement with the patient, family and carer
- Actively participate in the multi-disciplinary on-call team working in the Cath Lab or across hospital site, responding to out of hours cardiac emergencies including Primary PCI procedures for the treatment of Myocardial Infarction.
- Assess patients for early signs of post procedural complications and act upon findings.
- Maintain adequate stock levels in the Cath Lab, ensuring proper utilization of medical supplies and readiness for all scheduled procedures.
- Schedule Cath Lab bookings to ensure timely operations, managing the availability of all necessary equipment and coordinating the schedule for efficient patient flow.
- Uphold infection control measures during all phases of patient care, ensuring compliance with aseptic techniques and promoting patient safety at all times.
Qualifications
- Higher Diploma qualification in Critical Care, or a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
- Specialized training in Cardiac Nursing or related certifications may be an advantage.
- Registration with the Nursing Council of Kenya.
- A valid practicing license.
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory setting or similar unit.
- Strong commitment to high standards of patient care.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Compassionate and empathetic towards patients.
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