Duties & Responsibilities

• Patient Assessment and Care Planning
  • Conduct comprehensive assessments of neonates and children, including respiratory, cardiovascular, neurological, and nutritional evaluations.
  • Develop, implement, and continuously review individualized care plans based on patient condition and clinical progress.
• Direct Patient Care
  • Provide specialized nursing care, including medication administration, ventilation support, suctioning, and emergency interventions.
  • Monitor and document vital signs, ventilator parameters, pain scores, and changes in patient condition.
  • Assist with neonatal and Paediatric ADLs while ensuring a calm, family-centered environment.
  • Ensure continuity of care through accurate and thorough handovers at shift changes.
• Clinical Skills and Procedures
  • Perform advanced critical care procedures including IV therapy, arterial line management, central line care, and blood transfusion.
  • Operate and troubleshoot specialized PICU/NICU equipment such as ventilators, CPAP machines, incubators, infusion pumps, and monitors.
• Patient & Family Education and Support
  • Provide clear, compassionate education to parents and caregivers on conditions, treatment plans, and home-care needs.
  • Offer emotional support and counseling to families facing high-stress and critical situations.
• Collaboration and Communication
  • Work closely with Paediatricians, neonatologists, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, and multidisciplinary team members to coordinate care.
  • Communicate effectively with families and the healthcare team to ensure patient safety and high-quality outcomes.
• Documentation and Record-Keeping
  • Maintain accurate, comprehensive, and timely electronic documentation of care delivered and patient progress.
  • Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and hospital documentation standards.
• Safety and Quality Improvement
  • Strictly adhere to infection prevention and control protocols, including sterilization and safe handling of neonates.
  • Participate in continuous quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing clinical outcomes.
• Professional Development
  • Engage in continuous learning, relevant training, and professional certification related to PICU/NICU practice.
  • Remain updated on evidence-based critical care practices, neonatal resuscitation guidelines, and emerging technologies.
  • Participate in annual competency-based evaluations.
• Leadership and Mentorship
  • Serve as a role model and mentor to junior nurses and student nurses.
  • Take up leadership roles such as shift leader or team coordinator when assigned.
• Ethical and Legal Responsibilities
  • Uphold high ethical standards, maintain patient confidentiality, and promote family-centered care.
  • Advocate for patients’ rights and ensure informed consent procedures are followed.
• Emergency Response
  • Respond rapidly and effectively to emergencies such as cardiac arrest, respiratory distress, neonatal seizures, and other critical events.
  • Participate actively in code teams, emergency drills, and stabilization of critically ill patients.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education:

• Diploma or Degree in Nursing – KRN, KRCHN, KRNM, KRNMPH, or BScN.

Specialization:

• Higher Diploma in Critical Care, Neonatal Nursing, Paediatric Nursing, or related specialty is an added advantage.

Licensure:

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license from the Nursing Council of Kenya.

Certifications:

• BLS (Basic Life Support) – Mandatory
• ACLS/PALS/EPALS (Advanced Life Support for Paediatrics) – Highly preferred

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong clinical and critical-thinking skills
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and interpersonal abilities
• Ability to work in a high-pressure, fast-paced critical care environment