Peri-Operative Nurses (KRPON) at Nairobi Hospital

REF: TNH/HRD/KRPON/02/2021

Reporting to the Charge Nurse – Theatres, the successful candidates will be responsible for the following roles amongst others: –

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

• Conducting an individualized patient assessment, prioritizing the data collection based on the patient’s immediate condition or needs within timeframe as per the standard operating procedures.
• Developing plan of care that is individualized for the patient reflecting collaboration with other members of the healthcare team.
• Performing appropriate treatments as ordered by physician in an accurate and timely manner.
• Performing therapeutic nursing interventions as established by individualized plan of care for the patient and their family.
• Providing individualized patient/family education and discharge planning customized to the patient and their family.
• Documenting patient assessment findings, physical/psychosocial responses to nursing intervention and progress towards problem resolution.
• Initiating emergency resuscitative measures according to resuscitation, basic and advanced life support protocols.
• Maintaining confidentiality in matters related to patient, family and client facility staff.
• Providing care in a non-judgmental, non-discriminatory manner that is sensitive to the patient’s and family’s diversity, preserving their autonomy, dignity and rights.
• Reporting patient’s condition to appropriate personnel during each shift.
• Ensuring that all supplies necessary to perform surgical procedures are availed to the surgeon and the supporting team.
• Observing infection control measures and maintaining sterility in the operating theatres
• Applying safety mearing throughout the perioperative period
• Monitoring physiological and psychological status of the patients.
• Maintaining current competency in perioperative nursing through continuing nursing education.
• Performing any other duties that may be assigned from time to time depending on the need and urgency.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience

• KRN, KRN/KRM, KRCHN, BSc. Nursing
• Must be a Kenya Registered Perioperative Nurse.
• 4 years of relevant work experience 2 of which must be after post-basic qualification.
• Mentorship training.
• BLS Certified
• Excellent interpersonal, supervisory, communication, administrative & customer care skills.

ONCOLOGY NURSES (KRON), REF: TNH/HRD/KRON/02/2021

Reporting to the Team Leader – Oncology, the successful candidates will be responsible for the following roles amongst others: –

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

• Creating individualized care plans on patient under their supervision and care.
• Recognizing and treat cancer-related issues.
• Collaborating with a team of healthcare professionals to share expertise and knowledge.
• Doing cancer research to enhance treatment protocols assigned to cancer patients.
• Providing support resources to the patient and their significant others to promote positive outlook.
• Teaching patients and their significant others regarding treatment expectations.
• Observing and record the patient’s progress on a constant basis.
• Charting the patient’s response to treatment and medication.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience

• KRN, KRCHN, Bachelor of Science in Nursing;
• Diploma in Oncology Nursing is an added advantage.
• Excellent communication and customer care skills.
• 4 years of relevant work experience 2 of which must be after post-basic qualification.
• Mentorship training.
• BLS Certified
• Excellent interpersonal, supervisory, communication, administrative & customer care skills.