Clinical Nurse, PZP at Aga Khan University Hospital

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