No of Positions: 20 Posts
Job Group ‘K’
Duties and Responsibilities
Cleaning and bandaging patient wounds;
Track life support equipment like heart monitors;
Infuse blood products and monitor patients for a reaction;
Identify patients need according to age and level of consciousness and they create a care plan to make the health better;
Administer care to seriously ill patients;
Administer medications intravenously, by injection, orally, through gastric tubes, or by other methods;
Provide advanced nursing care and provide post-mortem care for patients in critical or coronary care units;
Advocate for patients’ and families’ needs, or provide emotional support for patients and their families;
Set up and monitor medical equipment and devices such as cardiac monitors, mechanical ventilators and alarms, oxygen delivery devices, transducers, and pressure lines;
Monitor patients’ fluid intake and output to detect emerging problems such as fluid and electrolyte imbalances;
Monitor patients for changes in status and indications of conditions such as sepsis or shock and institute appropriate interventions;
Identify patients who are at risk and prioritize nursing care for assigned critically ill patients based on assessment data and identified needs;
Assist physicians with procedures such as bronchoscopy, endoscopy, endotracheal intubation, and elective cardio version.
Requirements for appointment
Be a Kenyan citizen;
Be a Holder of a Higher Diploma in Critical Care Nursing or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
Minimum Three (3) years working experience as a critical/intensive care nurse;
Valid practicing license from Nursing Council of Kenya;
Current Registration as a critical / intensive care nurse;
Demonstrate administrative ability and competence in work performance;
Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills;
Demonstrate a thorough understanding of County development objectives;
Proficiency in computer applications;
Have capacity to work under pressure to meet timelines;
Have ability to work in a multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity;
Demonstrate understanding and commitment to the values and principles as outlined in Article 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya;
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Applications can ONLY be submitted to the undersigned on or before Monday 3rd May 2021 5:00 Pm by HAND DELIVERY.NOTEApplicants should note that soft copy applications directly to the Board’s official email i.e info@cpsb.kajiado.go.ke will NOT be accepted;
ONLY Short listed candidates will be contacted and they shall be required to produce originals of their National Identity Card, Academic and Professional certificates, Transcripts, Registration certificates to Professional bodies and any other relevant documents during interviews;
The County Government of Kajiado is an equal opportunity employer;
Youth, Women, Persons living with Disabilities, Marginalised and Minority Communities are encouraged to apply;
Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification;
Please be informed that Kajiado County Public Service Board DOES NOT use agents nor does it charge any fees. All queries should be directed to the;-
Email – info@cpsb.kajiado.go.ke or
Phone Number; – 0753655394 ONLY.THE SECRETARY/CEO
KAJIADO COUNTY PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD
P.O. BOX 664 – 01100
KAJIADO
Apply via :
info@cpsb.kajiado.go.ke
