About the Institution
M.P. Shah Hospital is a leading healthcare institution committed to delivering high-quality, compassionate, and specialized care. Our Paediatric and Neonatal Intensive Care Units (PICU/NICU) provide advanced, family-centered care to critically ill newborns and children requiring intensive monitoring and life-support interventions.
We are seeking a dedicated, skilled, and passionate Paediatric Critical Care Nurse to join our critical care team. Reporting to the Nurse Managers, the role involves providing specialized nursing care to neonates and paediatric patients requiring intensive and high-dependency care.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
Patient Assessment & Care Planning
- Conduct comprehensive assessments of neonates and children, including respiratory, cardiovascular, neurological, and nutritional evaluations.
- Develop, implement, and regularly review individualized care plans based on patient condition and 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 activities of daily living (ADLs) while maintaining a calm, family-centered environment.
- Ensure continuity of care through accurate handovers during shift changes.
Clinical Skills & Procedures
- Perform advanced critical care procedures including IV therapy, arterial line management, central line care, and blood transfusions.
- Operate and troubleshoot specialized PICU/NICU equipment such as ventilators, CPAP machines, incubators, infusion pumps, and monitors.
Patient & Family Support
- Educate parents and caregivers on medical conditions, treatment plans, and home-care needs.
- Provide emotional support to families in high-stress and critical situations.
Collaboration & Communication
- Work closely with paediatricians, neonatologists, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, and multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care.
- Communicate effectively to ensure patient safety and optimal outcomes.
Documentation & Compliance
- Maintain accurate, timely electronic medical records.
- Adhere to hospital policies, legal, and regulatory documentation standards.
Safety & Quality Improvement
- Follow strict infection prevention and control protocols.
- Participate in continuous quality improvement initiatives.
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 a related specialty is an added advantage.
Licensure
- Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license from the Nursing Council of Kenya.
Certifications
- Basic Life Support (BLS) – Mandatory
- ACLS / PALS / EPALS – Highly preferred
Skills & Competencies
- Strong clinical and critical-thinking skills
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure critical care environment
Application Link
🔗 https://mpshahhosp.org/jobs/paediatric-critical-care-nurse/
