Wednesday, August 1, 2012

Theatre Nurses and Ward Nurses Jobs in Kenya - ICMAS

International Centre for Minimal Access Surgery (ICMAS)

ICMAS in Nairobi, Kenya is committed to provide continuous medical education for surgeons and various support staff in the region to acquire high quality training in various modalities of endoscopic surgery. 

The Centre undertakes Major and Minor Laparoscopy surgeries as day cases.

We are looking to fill the following positions:

Theatre Nurse (2)

Key Responsibilities:
  • To assist in ensuring  smooth running of a laparoscopic theatre , while maintaining good care  of laparoscopic  Equipment/ instruments
  • To ensure the theatre team maintains aseptic technique, infection control measures and patient safety as per laid down guidelines.
  • T o scrub and circulate for cases
Job Requirements:
  • KRCHN, KRN, KRM/M , BSCN In nursing or Diploma in theatre nursing an added advantage
  • Excellent knowledge of  Peri-operative nursing
  • Certificate in BLS
  • 3 Years relevant experience in similar position in operating room.
  • Must be registered with the nursing council of Kenya with a valid working license
Competencies/ Personal Attributes:
  • Demonstrate excellent understanding of care and use of laparoscopic instruments and equipments
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Team leader
  • Team player
  • Computer literate
  • All round nurse in peri-operative nursing with ability to work with minimal supervision
Ward Nurse (1)

Key Responsibilities
  • To admit and prepare patients for surgery.
  • To take care and monitor patients efficiently after the different types of surgeries
  • To give health  discharge education to patients
  • To safely assess patients and do nurse led discharges accordingly
Job Requirements:
  • KRCHN, KRN, KRM/M , BSCN In nursing or Diploma in theatre nursing an added advantage
  • Excellent knowledge of  Peri-operative nursing
  • Certificate in BLS
  • 3 Years relevant experience in similar position in operating room.
  • Must be registered with the nursing council of Kenya with a valid working license
Competencies/ Personal Attributes:
  • Demonstrate excellent understanding of care and use of laparoscopic instruments/equipment
  • Excellent negotiation, interpersonal and communication skills
  • Team leader
  • Team player
  • Computer literate
  • Competency in Post anaesthesia care
Interested candidates should provide a detailed CV, including present position, current remuneration, names, addresses, and phone contacts of three professional referees, copies of professional/educational certificates to: info@laparoscopyicmas.com by 06th  August 2012.

Applications received after the closing date shall not be accepted.