CERTIFIED REGISTERED NURSE ANESTHETIST (FULL-TIME)

Location: Accra

About Korle Bu Teaching Hospital

Korle Bu Teaching Hospital is Ghana’s premier tertiary healthcare institution, committed to delivering excellence in patient care, medical education, and clinical research. As a leading referral hospital, we maintain the highest standards of safety, professionalism, and multidisciplinary collaboration in all aspects of healthcare delivery.

We are seeking a highly skilled, detail-oriented, and patient-focused Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist to join our surgical and anesthetic team. The successful candidate will support the delivery of safe, effective, and high-quality anesthetic care under the supervision of consultant anesthetists.

Position Summary

The Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist will provide professional anesthesia services as part of a multidisciplinary surgical team. The role involves comprehensive patient assessment, anesthesia planning, perioperative care, pain management, and close monitoring to ensure safe surgical outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Pre-Anesthetic Care

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, including history taking, physical examination, and review of laboratory and imaging results.
• Evaluate surgical risk using established classification systems (e.g., ASA classification).
• Request and interpret relevant investigations such as FBC, FBS, ECG, U&E, creatinine, and chest X-rays where necessary.
• Develop individualized anesthesia and pain management plans using multimodal approaches.
• Obtain informed consent for anesthesia and pain management procedures.
• Provide patient education and counselling on preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care.

Anesthesia Delivery and Intraoperative Care

• Prepare patients adequately for anesthesia in accordance with clinical protocols.
• Ensure all anesthetic medications, equipment, and consumables are available and functional prior to procedures.
• Administer anesthesia, sedation, and multimodal pain management under supervision.
• Monitor patients closely during surgical procedures to ensure safety and stability.
• Ensure anesthetic machines, monitors, suction systems, and airway equipment are checked and fully operational.

Postoperative Care

• Support patient recovery and monitor post-anesthesia status.
• Implement pain management plans and adjust care based on patient response.
• Document anesthetic care accurately and maintain proper clinical records.
• Participate in handover processes to ensure continuity of care.

Clinical & Team Responsibilities

• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthetists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals in a multidisciplinary environment.
• Respond effectively to emergencies and assist in critical care interventions, including airway management and resuscitation.
• Participate in continuous quality improvement initiatives within the department.
• Contribute to clinical audits, research, and professional development activities.
• Ensure compliance with hospital protocols, safety standards, and ethical guidelines.

Educational Requirements

• Registered General Nurse or Midwife with an Advanced Diploma or Degree in Anesthesia or equivalent qualification.
• Must be a registered member in good standing with the Medical and Dental Council or relevant regulatory body.

Qualification & Experience

• Minimum of three (3) years post-qualification clinical experience.
• Experience in emergency medicine and critical care procedures, including airway management (e.g., intubation), will be an added advantage.
• Strong knowledge of anesthesia principles, pharmacology, and perioperative care.
• Experience working in a multidisciplinary clinical environment.
• Evidence of clinical practice, research involvement, or continuing professional development will be an advantage.

How To Apply

Qualified and interested candidates should submit their application letter, a two-page vision statement for the Directorate, curriculum vitae, and five (5) copies of relevant supporting documents to:

The Chief Executive
Korle Bu Teaching Hospital
Accra