ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

1.  Responsible for reviewing and understanding patient’s condition and treatment options, so as to be certain how the anesthetics will respond within the patient.
2. Explain to the patient or parent/guardian about the anesthesia to give i.e. GA or regional, educate them about the effects of the anesthesia and answer any questions they may have. Ally any anxiety?
3. Administer anesthetic for patients in PACU and write the drugs given on the anesthesia record sheet, inform the PACU Nurse of the drugs given. Leave the patient with the PACU nurse. The nurse is to monitor the patient until fully recovered and is ready for discharge to the ward.
4. Have all that you require for the patient before you have the patient in the OR i.e. appropriate size ETT, LMA, drugs, IV fluids, etc.
5. Maintain appropriate levels of anesthesia and monitor patients during surgery. Record on the patient’s anesthesia record all the findings, drugs given with time given, fluids and total amount at the end of the surgery, etc.  Must immediately explain to the surgeon if anything seems unusual and the Head of the department.
6. Working in collaboration with the PACU nurse in the recovery of patients.
7. Oversee the PACU nurse and patients’ well-being at PACU as they recover from anesthesia. Manage pain accordingly before the patient is discharged from PACU.
8. Review patients post-operatively in the ward and answer any questions the nurses may have concerning the patient and anesthesia.
9. Instructing students attached to the clinical station and working together with them.
10. Overseeing equipment, i.e.  Anesthesia machines, monitors, and defibrillators in collaboration with the Biomed.
11. Setting and stocking the anesthesia store by ordering supplies from the main store and keeping a proper inventory of all that is ordered.
12. Participating and sharing in the departmental continuing medical education (CME), PALS training, and drills.
13. Always be ready for any anesthesia emergencies i.e. malignant hyperthermia, difficult intubation by
14.  In charge of all quality activities in relation to this position as per the Hospital Standards.

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications:

Education and/or Experience Required at Entry:

1. Higher Diploma in Kenya registered nurse Anaesthetist.
2. Minimum of two years of practical nursing experience
3. Fully qualified and certified as a nurse anesthetist or anesthesiologist

Skills, Abilities, Special Licenses or Certificates: 

1. Should have knowledge on comprehensive pain management and anesthesia care for patients
2. Know all the accepted anesthetic techniques and modalities including general anesthesia, epidural, spinal, peripheral nerve block, simple sedation, or local administration of anesthetic agents
3. Must be knowledgeable of anesthesia, equipment, and procedures
4. Ability to administer general anesthesia and detect indications of unfavorable reactions
5. Skills in the conduct and management of Anesthesia for a broad range of surgical procedures
6. Ability to establish and maintain effective interpersonal relationship