Nephrology Nurse at Nairobi West Hospital Ltd

JOB PURPOSE

• Responsible for providing proper nursing care plan for all patients who are at risk or are experiencing kidney diseases as well as giving counseling services to relatives.
• Academic and professional qualifications
• KRNN.KRN/KRM.KRCHN Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
• Must be a Kenya Registered Nurse with a valid practicing license from NCK
• Minimum of 3 years post clinical nursing.

Other added advantages

• Higher Diploma in KRNN
• BLS & ACLS certified.
• Good interpersonal skills & communication skills
• Good customer care skills.

Roles & Responsibilities

Patient Care

• Assessment
• To obtain & document a patient assessment which incorporates all available data/information.
• To utilize techniques of observation, interview, measurement and physical examination in making an assessment.
• To identify from assessment actual and potential problems in collaboration with patient and senior nursing personnel.

Planning

• To plan and document a nursing care plan using the nursing process. Plan priorities of nursing care.
• To refer problems with less predictable outcomes to senior nursing personnel.
• To continually update the nursing care plan as patient status demands.
• To commence discharged planning as soon as it is feasible in co-operation with patient and significant others. Demonstrate same in written care plan.

 Implementation

• To deliver care using the nursing process, setting priorities in the delivery of care.
• To delegate and supervise nursing care delivered by junior Staff Nurses.
• To co-ordinate care delivered by other health professionals.

Evaluation

• To evaluate each shift aspect of nursing intervention and document.
• To revise care plans if outcomes cannot be met.
• To communicate evaluation and subsequent plan to patient/significant others and healthcare team.

Budgetary Management

• To advise charge nurse /Team Leader of malfunctioning equipment.
• To utilize resources effectively and efficiently.

Quality Assurance

• To participate in Nursing Quality Assurance programs.
• To encourage staff participation in unit-based Nursing Quality Assurance programs.
• To identify unsafe care practices and contribute to corrective action.