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St. Francis Community Hospital, a faith-based institution opened in 2009, is located along Kasarani-Mwiki Road in Nairobi. Operated by the Little Sisters of St. Francis of Assisi under the Archdiocese of Nairobi, the hospital is committed to providing neat, efficient, affordable, and patient-friendly healthcare services. St. Francis Community Hospital is seeking a dedicated and skilled Critical Care Nurse for a locum position to provide essential nursing care in their Intensive Care Unit (ICU).
St. Francis Community Hospital is looking for a qualified Critical Care Nurse to join their team on a temporary basis, providing specialized nursing care to critically ill patients.
Critical Care Nurse (Locum) - St. Francis Community Hospital
Job Overview
Positions Available: Not Specified
Employment Type: Contract (Locum)
Deadline: 21st March 2025
Salary: Not Specified
Job Summary
The Critical Care Nurse will be responsible for assisting physicians with procedures, ensuring proper functioning of medical equipment, prioritizing patient care, and demonstrating expertise in critical care nursing practices.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Assist physicians with procedures such as bronchoscopy, endoscopy, endotracheal intubation, and elective cardioversion.
- Ensure that ventilators, monitors, and other types of medical equipment function properly.
- Ensure that equipment or devices are properly stored after use.
- Prioritize nursing care for assigned critically ill patients based on assessment data and identified needs.
- Draw ABG blood and interpret the report correctly.
- Demonstrate knowledge about GCS (Glasgow Coma Scale) and the evaluation capacity of patient condition.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Must have a Diploma in Nursing from a recognized institution.
- Must have a higher diploma in Critical Care nursing from a recognized institution.
- Must be registered with the nursing council and possess a current license.
- Training in BLS and ACLS is an added advantage.
- Minimum working experience of two years in a busy ICU.
- Must have good communication skills, both written and oral.
- The candidate must be self-driven and self-motivated.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit and address their applications, enclosing a detailed CV and cover letter ONLY, to careers@stfrancishospital.or.ke OR careers.stfch@gmail.com so as to be received by 21st March 2025. Applicants MUST indicate their current & expected consolidated salary in their application and indicate "CRITICAL CARE NURSE" on the subject line.
📌 Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. St. Francis Community Hospital is an equal opportunity employer.
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