Renal/ Nephrology Nurse at Premier Hospital

JOB PURPOSE

Ensure high-quality clinical care to all patients through provision of effective nursing services as a Renal Nursing Officer. Responsible for overseeing dialysis treatments required by patients suffering from acute or chronic kidney failure.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assessing, planning, implementing nursing interventions and evaluating patient's outcomes.
• Reviews physician orders for dialysis patients, collect pre-treatment dialysis data, and reviews patient records prior to dialysis.
• Conducts pre-dialysis patient assessment including obtaining patient vital signs and assessing the patient' s vascular access, laboratory findings, and the patient' s general health.
• Verifies that patients are taking all prescribed medications and performs medication reconciliation.
• Documents findings of patient assessments and interventions and advises providers of any significant change in the patient's condition and other pertinent information.
• Monitors patient reaction to treatment and performance of the dialysis machines, and demonstrates an in-depth understanding of the mechanics of dialysis to ensure proper patient care.
• Assesses, prepares, and cannulates a patient' s vascular access (including needle insertion in arteriovenous fistula or grafts for aseptic connection with dialysis equipment).
• Utilizes sterile techniques to assess the dialysis catheter exit site and to apply dressing on the patient' s vascular access (dialysis catheter, arteriovenous access) per protocols.
• Adhere to internal controls established for department.
• Assist in the formulation, review and implementation of relevant policies and procedures e.g. infection prevention etc.
• Adequately prepare and participate in health talks, presentations, and Continuous Medical Education (CME) events.
• Participate in clinical audits.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS/ QUALIFICATIONS

• Diploma in any of the following. disciplines: Kenya Registered Community Health Nursing, Kenya Registered Nursing
• Higher Diploma in Nephrology Nursing;
• Experience - 3 years of experience in a busy renal unity or its equivalent 
• Must be registered by the Nursing Council of Kenya with a Valid Practicing License
• Must have Valid ACLS/BLS certificates 
• ETAT+ training will be an added advantage.

KEY JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Excellent clinical acumen.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Effective communication skills - listening, oral and written.
• Good interpersonal skills and a team player.
• Problem solving, conflict resolution and crisis management skills.