Nephrology Nurse at Mater Hospital

Main Duties

•  Assessing patient’s condition and planning for their care
•  Administering dialysis to the patients taking utmost care ensuring procedure is carried out safely and effectively
•  Ensuring patient’s nursing needs such as physical, psychological and mental are attended to
•  Assisting physicians in carrying out medical procedures
•  Monitoring, recording and reporting changes in patient’s symptoms; maintaining accurate reports on patients
•  Ensuring all renal machines, monitors and other equipment in the unit are working properly
•  Receiving and discharging patients to and from the unit
•  Administering intravenous fluids and medications
•  Requesting for diagnostic tests
•  Responding to emergencies and life-saving situations
•  Maintaining safe and clean working environment by adhering to set standards and procedures
•  Providing support and education to the patient’s families on various topics pertaining to health of the patient
•  Participating in quality improvement initiatives within the department and provide reports as required
•  Any other duty assigned from time to time

Required Qualifications for the Position

•  Higher National Diploma in Nephrology (KRNN)
•  Diploma in KRCHN/KRN/M
•  BSc Nursing
•  Computer Proficiency
•  Registered with NCK with a valid practicing license
•  Minimum experience of 2 years in Nursing