ICU Nurse
AI summary
Avenue Healthcare is hiring an ICU Nurse in Kisumu to deliver professional, compassionate critical care and support patients through complex treatment journeys. The role involves managing advanced life support, bedside procedures, ICU documentation, infection control, and end-of-life care within hospital protocols. Candidates need a nursing degree or diploma, NCK license, BLS/ACLS and Critical Care certification, and at least two years of experience in a busy environment.
- Critical care nursing role in a busy ICU environment
- Requires BScN or Diploma in Nursing plus NCK license
- BLS, ACLS and Critical Care Nursing certification required
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in a busy clinical setting
- Involves advanced life support, ventilation and bedside procedures
- Full-time position based in Kisumu, Kenya
AI job guide
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AI salary guide
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Can you qualify for this role?
- Required2+ years of relevant experienceThe job post includes a minimum experience signal.
- RequiredEducation or certification mentioned in the postThe captured text mentions education, a diploma, certificate, or licence.
- PreferredPractical evidence in part_time, Nursing, Critical Care NursingThe tags and summary point to skills connected with this role.
- RequiredAvailability to work in KisumuThe vacancy is associated with this location.
- UnclearComfort with the Full Time contract termsConfirm hours, duration, probation and benefits at the original source.
Documents to prepare
- Likely requiredUpdated CV
- Role specificCover letter or short employer message
- OptionalProfessional references
- Role specificAcademic or professional certificates
- VerifyLicence, permit or professional registration
- VerifyID or passport only after verifying the employer
Application tips for this job
- Place your strongest ICU Nurse evidence in the first half of your CV.
- In your cover letter or employer message, connect your experience to Avenue Healthcare and the role in Kisumu.
- Add concrete examples related to part_time, Nursing, Critical Care Nursing, ideally with measurable outcomes or clear responsibilities.
- Follow the instructions from JobWeb Kenya; avoid sending documents to unofficial contacts or copied links.
- Confirm the deadline, interview location and employer contact before sharing personal documents.
- Prepare a polite question about pay, benefits and contract terms for later interview stages.
Source and safety check
- JobWeb Kenya
- Original source link available
- Application method is clear
- Deadline not specified
- No major risk signal was detected in the captured text.
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Interview preparation
- What experience makes you a strong fit for this ICU Nurse role in part_time, Nursing?
- How have you handled responsibilities similar to those in this job post?
- Are you available to work in Kisumu under the listed contract or schedule?
- Prepare examples with clear responsibilities, tools used and measurable outcomes.
- Review the source and research Avenue Healthcare before the interview.
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Original source description
Job Objective/ Purpose: Provide professional and compassionate nursing services and high-quality care to patients, by ensuring their review and treatment as per the Hospital protocols, and nursing standards and practices. Key Responsibilities: Work with the Clinical team to navigate patients through the treatment journey, to help address underlying medical conditions, and provide treatment as per plan, ensuring all nursing protocols have been administered as per the set-out policies and guidelines, recording and reporting all sentinel incidents/events within 24 hours using the provided tools. Manage patients requiring advanced life support interventions such as mechanical ventilation, vasoactive infusions, dialysis, etc., and continuously monitor and interpret vital signs using advanced monitoring systems and respond promptly to changes in patient condition. Assist in and manage complex procedures at the bedside, including intubation, central line insertions, chest tube insertion, and peritoneal dialysis, and Titrate IV infusions (e.g., inotropes, vasopressors, insulin drips, sedatives) according to prescribed parameters and ICU protocols. Maintain up-to-date ICU charts and flow sheets, including hourly input/output monitoring, pressure area assessments, sedation scores, and ventilator settings. Manage end-of-life care with empathy and professionalism, including withdrawal of care, comfort measures, and supporting family through difficult decisions. Maintain patient safety and ICU-specific competency and certification such as ACLS & BLS, and Critical Care Nursing certification, and ensure patient safety following IPSG. Actively participate in patient admission, ward rounds, receive handover reports from the outgoing nurse on shift, while ensuring all the relevant consultants have explained procedures and have obtained consent. Effectively manage patient data and records. Maintain and enforce infection control standards per policy, and observe the infection control bundles (SSI, VAP, CAUTI and CLABSI) where applicable. Ensure the unit is financially viable and demonstrate growth by managing costs and ensuring proper pre-authorization and documentation is done. Ensure that Avenue Healthcare corporate governance policies are adhered to, including preventing, detecting, and reporting any fraud or criminal activities, and Implementing audit recommendations. Ensure adequate knowledge of and compliance to all Avenue Healthcare policies, procedures, and systems, especially policies pertaining to the provision of medical services i.e. Admission & discharge, nurses’ reports, equipment and supplies, etc. Adhere to Government and respective professional standards of care and treatment of patients as guided by the Nursing Council of Kenya. Supervise PAs as per their job description. Person Specification BScN or Diploma in Nursing. Higher Diploma in Nursing is an added advantage A valid Nursing License from NCK Valid certification in BLS, ACLS and Critical Care Nursing Certification 2+ years’ experience: working in a busy environment. Customer focus and results oriented Strong interpersonal skills, team playing abilities, and communication skills. Highly responsive, ethical and responsible