Applications are invited from qualified candidates for the above position based in Nairobi Kenya. The position holder will report to the Nurse Manager, PZP Department.
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.
Assess and monitor patients who are receiving chemotherapy with the assistance of a chemotherapy nurse.
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
Proficiency in wound care
Maintain adequate airway management to include oxygen therapy, nebulization and suctioning
Prepare patients for various investigations including lab and radiological imaging.
Collect specimens such as sputum, stool, urine and ensure correct labeling of specimen bottles
Perform pain assessment and initiate analgesia as per protocol
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
Be able to commence enteral feeds as prescribed, assess absorption and elimination, and give feedback as appropriate
Be able to recognize a patient in a pre- arrest or arrest states, and to initiate Basic Life Support
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)
Be accountable for judicious and efficient use of resources i.e. accurate and timely billing of ward stock drugs and consumables
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
Assist in orientation of new nurses and mentoring of junior nursing staff and students
Provide leadership for the team and manage the unit in a given shift
Participate in unit based nursing education, quality improvement (QI) projects, audits, spot checks and skill checks
Be able to care for the psychiatry patient as per policy on Psychiatry Care.
Can be assigned to assist in any other Medical- Surgical Unit
Requirements:
RN from a recognized school of nursing or University
Current licensure with the Nursing Council of Kenya
Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS)
Demonstrate evidence based knowledge of current practices in Medical-Surgical nursing
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Apply via :
aku.taleo.net
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