Responsibilities:
Complete head to toe assessment and re-assessment of patients to identify their care needs
Develop written care plans based on patients’ needs, monitor and evaluate effectiveness of interventions
Carry out hemodynamic monitoring to include vital signs, neurological and fluid status; labs and radiological evaluations
Document all assessment data, investigation results, care given, discussions with the multidisciplinary team, family/patient interactions in an accurate, comprehensive and timely manner
Administer medication safely, monitor patient responses to medication and promptly report adverse reactions.
Dispose of clinical and non-clinical waste safely in accordance with Aga Khan University Hospital Guidelines on waste management
Assist patients with activities of daily living such as feeding, bathing and dressing
Prepare for and assist physicians to perform various procedures such as Lumbar Puncture and insertion of invasive lines
Carry out pre and post-operative care for the surgical patient
Care for the psychiatry patient as per policy on Psychiatry Care.
Maintain adequate airway management to include oxygen therapy, nebulization and suctioning
Promptly report both clinical and non-clinical unusual findings/incidences to the nurse manager, team leader or physician
Identify patient and family education needs and implement appropriate teaching
Provide safe environment for patients through adherence to infection control practices and other safety policies.
Participate in quality initiatives including clinical care program certification (CCPC)
Care for equipment through cleaning, storage, per shift check of the inventory and timely reporting and follow up of nonfunctional equipment to the nurse manager
Follow discharge procedure of assigned patients according to hospital protocol, and ensure follow up appointments are made
Participate in unit based nursing education, quality improvement (QI) projects, audits, spot checks and skill checks
Requirements:
RN from a recognized school of nursing or University
Current licensure with the Nursing Council of Kenya
Certificate in Basic Life Support (BLS)
Demonstrate evidence based knowledge of current practices in Medical-Surgical nursing
Apply via :
aku.taleo.net
