JOB DESCRIPTION: ICU NURSE (LOCUM)

Pandya Memorial Hospital (PMH)

Reporting To: NURSE INCHARGE

Duty Station: Pandya Memorial Hospital 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & DELIVERABLES :

  • Provide direct care to assigned patients.
  • Take the nursing history, summarize data ,and state nursing diagnoses/patient care needs.
  • Observe and record signs ,symptoms ,and behaviors, including the physiological status of patients; present the assessment of change ,the proposed revision of interventions, and desired outcomes.
  • Follow policy for activavting an individualized paln of care for newlyadmitted patients.
  • Deliver designated nursing interventions to assigned patients that are consistent with the stated medical plan of care.
  • Perform admission, discharge and transfer procedures, and assist others with patient’s activities and care.
  • Execute physician’s orders for all assigned patients: safely and properly administers medications and treatments.
  • Notify appropriate nursing and medical staff to changes in the patient’s status.
  • Perform or assist others to perform proper aseptic techniques, isolation procedures, and infection control measures.
  • Maintain patient’s privacy and confidentiality of information and records at all times.
  • Reassess and document the proposed revision of interventions and desired outcomes.
  • Demonstrate ability to assess patient’s understanding of and compliance with instructions and health care teaching.
  • Adhere to internal controls established for department.
  • Assist in the formulation, review and implementation of relevant policies and procedures e.g infection prevention etc.
  • Adequately prepare and participate in health talks, presentations, and Continuous Medical Education(CME) events
  • Participate in clinical audits.

JOB REQUIREMENT

  •  KCCN, BScN, or KRCHN.
  • Nursing  experience of 3 years and above with at least two years as in busy ICU setup.
  •  Must be registered by the Nursing Council of Kenya.
  • Valid competency in BLS,ACLS
  • Proficiency in MS Office Suite(Excel,Word and Powerpoint)

Skills

  •  Excellent clinical acumen.
  • Excellent customer service skill
  • Effective communication skills –Listening,oral and written.
  • Good interpersonal skills and a team player.
  • Problem solving,conflict resolution and crisis management skills.
  • Analytical and decision-making skills.

If your background, experience and competence match the above specifications, please send us your application (cover letter & CV/Resume) quoting the job title on the email subject (ICU NURSE), your current and expected remuneration, testimonials and full contact details of 3 referees, to careers@pandyahospital.org. The application should be received not later than 5.00pm on 25th  June,2026

We shall ONLY accept ONLINE applications. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis. Due to the high number of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.