Alan & Grant - Our client is a leading tertiary healthcare institution located in Port Harcourt, dedicated to delivering advanced and compassionate medical care at international standards.
They are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Catherterization Laboratory Nurse
Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers
Job Summary
- The Catheterization Laboratory Nurse provides direct care to patients undergoing cardiac catheterization procedures.
- This role performs a variety of tasks to ensure patient safety and comfort, including patient assessment and monitoring, pre-procedure preparation, post-procedure care, and the administration of medications.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Preparation & Procedural Support:
- Prepare patients for cardiac catheterization procedures by conducting pre-procedure assessments, confirming consent, and providing patient education.
- Ensure procedure rooms are properly equipped with sterile instruments, surgical supplies, and functioning monitoring equipment.
- Assist cardiologists and interventional specialists during diagnostic and interventional cardiac procedures.
- Administer medications and monitor patient responses in accordance with clinical protocols.
Patient Monitoring & Clinical Care:
- Monitor patients before, during, and after procedures, including vital signs, ECG rhythms, and hemodynamic parameters.
- Identify early signs of patient deterioration and initiate appropriate nursing interventions within the scope of practice.
- Perform post-procedural care, including site assessment, sheath removal, bleeding control, and patient stabilization.
- Provide clear post-procedure care instructions and education to patients and their families.
Quality Control & Clinical Compliance:
- Adhere strictly to nursing standards, cardiac catheterization protocols, infection control procedures, and hospital policies.
- Ensure all Cath Lab equipment, medications, and sterile supplies are functional, calibrated, and within valid expiry dates.
- Participate in clinical audits, quality improvement initiatives, and adherence to accreditation standards.
- Ensure accurate adherence to medication safety and sterile procedure standards.
Safety Management:
- Maintain strict infection prevention and control practices within the Cath Lab environment.
- Ensure safe handling and operation of monitoring equipment, imaging devices, and medical devices.
- Identify potential clinical or operational risks and report hazards promptly to the Unit Manager.
- Take appropriate action in emergency situations occurring within the Cath Lab environment.
Communication & Multidisciplinary Coordination:
- Collaborate effectively with cardiologists, anesthetists, radiographers, and other clinical staff during procedures.
- Provide clear and structured clinical handovers to recovery units or inpatient wards.
- Communicate effectively with patients and families regarding procedures, risks, and recovery expectations.
- Maintain professional and respectful communication within the multidisciplinary care team.
Documentation & Reporting:
- Accurately document patient assessments, procedures, medications administered, and clinical outcomes.
- Complete Cath Lab procedure records, nursing notes, and incident reports within required timelines.
- Maintain compliance with hospital documentation standards and legal healthcare requirements.
- Ensure essential patient information is recorded and communicated to relevant care teams.
Risk Awareness & Management:
- Assess and mitigate risks associated with invasive cardiac procedures and patient monitoring.
- Ensure all medical devices are used safely and maintained in accordance with manufacturer instructions and hospital policies.
- Participate in adverse event reporting and quality assurance reviews.
- Maintain valid nursing licenses, certifications, and required clinical competencies.
Professional Development & Continuous Improvement:
- Participate in training, clinical education, and professional development activities related to cardiac care and Cath Lab procedures.
- Contribute to knowledge sharing, mentoring junior staff, and supporting clinical learning environments.
- Demonstrate initiative in identifying opportunities to improve patient safety, workflow efficiency, and procedural outcomes.
- ​Support hospital accreditation standards and continuous quality improvement initiatives
Requirements
- Minimum of 2 years’ clinical experience in a Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory, Interventional Radiology, or Cardiology unit
- Registered Nurse (RN) with a valid practicing license from the relevant Nursing and Midwifery regulatory body.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications required. (Additional certifications, such as cardiac care or critical care nursing, are an advantage).
- Strong knowledge of cardiac catheterization procedures, interventional cardiology protocols, and hemodynamic monitoring.
- Proficiency in patient preparation, intra-procedural monitoring, and post-procedure recovery care in the Cath Lab environment.
- Knowledge of cardiac pharmacology, anticoagulation therapy, and medications used during interventional procedures.
- Ability to operate and assist with Cath Lab equipment, including ECG monitoring systems, hemodynamic monitoring systems, and imaging support equipment.
- Strong teamwork and collaboration skills within a multidisciplinary cardiac care team, including cardiologists, radiographers, anesthetists, and nursing staff.
- Familiarity with infection prevention protocols, patient safety standards, and regulatory requirements governing cardiac catheterization procedures.
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
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