Nephrology Nurse at Mater Hospital

Main Duties

• Managing patients requiring critical care
• Nursing and assessment of Patients
• Initiation of dialysis, patient and machine monitoring during dialysis and termination of dialysis procedure
• Nursing care prior to and following renal transplant.
• Care of renal patients in the secondary stage involving rehabilitation and in the tertiary stage
• Monitors patients and adjusts specialized equipment used on patients and interprets and records information.
• Identifying irregular dialysis reactions and notifies appropriate medical team members
• Securing blood works
• Teaches patients and significant others how to manage their illness by explaining post treatment home care needs, diet/nutrition, exercise programs, self-administration of medication, if needed
• Maintains medical inventory
• Provided pre and post procedure care to patients within the hemodialysis unit
• Performs other position related duties as assigned, depending on assignment setting.

Required Qualifications for the Position

• KRN/KRCHN/BSN
• Must have higher Diploma in Nephrology
• Minimum of 3 years working experience with at least 1 year post qualification in renal Care
• Latest certification in BLS, ACLS and ACTN is an added advantage
• Must be registered with the Nursing Council of Kenya with a current license.