The Mater Hospital was opened in 1962 by the Sisters of Mercy, a Catholic Order of Nuns originating from Ireland, three years after registering themselves as the Registered Trustees of an entity under the Perpetual Succession Act (the succeeding legislation after independence). The “Sisters of Mercy” first set up a 60 bed general hospital to cater mainly for the poor, indigenous Kenyans, with the primary mission being general healthcare. The colonial authorities granted 12 acres of land in a swampy, mosquito-infested area, which has since become the Industrial Area of Nairobi. In 1970, a 60-bed maternity ward was opened with antenatal, postnatal and immunization clinics attached in order to upgrade the quality of maternity healthcare available to the poorer segments of the Nairobi population.
Main Duties
- Assessing patient’s condition and planning for their care.
- Ensuring patient’s nursing needs such as physical, psychological and mental are attended to.
- Treating wounds and providing advanced life support care.
- Assisting physicians in carrying out medical procedures
- Monitoring record and report changes in patient’s symptoms; maintain accurate reports on patients.
- Ensuring ventilators, monitors and other equipment in the unit are working properly
- Receiving and discharging patients to and from the unit
- Administering intravenous fluids and medications
- Requesting for diagnostic tests
- Responding to emergencies and life-threatening situations.
- Maintaining safe and clean working environment by adhering to set standards and procedures
- Providing support and education to the patient’s families on various topics pertaining to health of the patient.
Required Qualifications for the Position
- KRN/KRCHN/BSN
- Must have higher Diploma in critical care
- Minimum of 3 years working experience with at least 1 year post qualification in Critical Care
- Latest certification in BLS, ACLS and ATCN is an added advantage
- Must be registered with the Nursing Council of Kenya with a current licence
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