Nurses at Aga Khan University Hospital

Applications are invited from qualified candidates for the above position based in Nairobi Kenya. The position holder will report to the Nursing Manager, Radiology Department Nursing Division.

Responsibilities:

• Carry out patient assessment and re-assessment for both adult and paediatric patients.
• Provide nursing care as per approved policies and procedures to meet patient care needs.
• Carry out hemodynamic monitoring for Paediatric and adult patients undergoing interventional procedures
• Identify patient and family education needs and implement appropriate teaching
• Administer medication and contrast media safely to both adult and pediatric patients, monitor patient responses to medication and promptly report adverse reactions.
• Carry out pre and post procedure care for all patients undergoing interventional procedures and sedation.
• Prepare patients for certain radiological examinations such as micturating cystourethrogram.
• Setting up for procedures in fluoroscopy room and assist the radiologist in various interventional procedures in the unit.
• Maintain adequate airway management to include oxygen therapy and suctioning during sedation.
• Ensuring that patients who have undergone procedures under anesthesia or sedation are closely observed until they recover from the effects or handed over to the nursing staff in the ward.
• Be able to recognize a patient in a pre- arrest or arrest states, and to initiate Basic Life Support
• Promptly report both clinical and non-clinical unusual findings/incidences to the  manager, team leader or physician
• Document all assessment data, investigation results, care given, discussions with the multidisciplinary team, family/patient interactions in an accurate, comprehensive and timely manner
• Dispose of clinical and non-clinical waste safely in accordance with Aga Khan University Hospital Guidelines on waste management.
• Prepare oral gastrografin for CT Abdomen and instruct patients on the frequency of taking the contrast.
• Coordinating booking incases that require nursing attention to ensure that the nursing care is not interfered with.
• Provide safe environment for patients through adherence to infection control practices and other safety policies.
• Be accountable for judicious and efficient use of resources i.e. accurate and timely billing of ward stock drugs and consumables

Requirements:

• KRCHN /BScN from a recognized school of Nursing or University
• Current Licensure with the Nursing council of Kenya
• Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Demonstrate evidence based knowledge of current practices in nursing
• Demonstrate Leadership and management skills

Closing:09/02/2023

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Applications are invited from qualified candidates for the above position based in Nairobi Kenya. The position holder will report to the Nurse Manager, Medical/Surgical Ward.

Responsibilities:

• Complete head to toe assessment and re-assessment of patients to identify their care needs
• Develop written care plans based on patients’ needs, monitor and evaluate effectiveness of interventions
• Carry out hemodynamic monitoring to include vital signs, neurological and fluid status; labs and radiological evaluations
• Document all assessment data, investigation results, care given, discussions with the multidisciplinary team, family/patient interactions in an accurate, comprehensive and timely manner
• Administer medication safely, monitor patient responses to medication and promptly report adverse reactions.
• Dispose of clinical and non-clinical waste safely in accordance with Aga Khan University Hospital Guidelines on waste management
• Assist patients with activities of daily living such as feeding, bathing and dressing
• Prepare for and assist physicians to perform various procedures such as Lumbar Puncture and insertion of invasive lines
• Carry out pre and post-operative care for the surgical patient
• Care for the psychiatry patient as per policy on Psychiatry Care.
• Maintain adequate airway management to include oxygen therapy, nebulization and suctioning
• Promptly report both clinical and non-clinical unusual findings/incidences to the nurse manager, team leader or physician
• Identify patient and family education needs and implement appropriate teaching 
• Provide safe environment for patients through adherence to infection control practices and other safety policies.
• Participate in quality initiatives including clinical care program certification (CCPC)
• Care for equipment through cleaning, storage, per shift check of the inventory and timely reporting and follow up of nonfunctional equipment to the nurse manager
• Follow discharge procedure of assigned patients according to hospital protocol, and ensure follow up appointments are made
• Participate in unit based nursing education, quality improvement (QI) projects, audits, spot checks and skill checks

Requirements:

• RN from a recognized school of nursing or University
• Current licensure with the Nursing Council of Kenya
• Certificate in Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Demonstrate evidence based knowledge of current practices in Medical-Surgical nursing

Closing:09/02/2023

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Applications are invited from qualified candidates for the above position based in Nairobi Kenya. The position holder will report to the Nursing Manager, Nursing.

Responsibilities:

• Assists the nurse with basic nursing care activities such as bathing patients, turning, mobilizing and oral feeding.
• Prepares beds for admissions, and ensures requirements for each bed space such as oxygen and suction apparatus are available and in working order
• Carbonizes beds upon patient discharge, and cleans other unit equipment such as BP machines, infusion pumps, bedside lockers, drip stands, bed pans and procedure trolleys using infection control cleaning guidelines 
• Responsible for cleanliness and tidiness of utility and linen rooms.
• Escorts stable patients to various diagnostic and procedure departments
• Assists the nurse to maintain patient’s bed space and the unit as a whole clean and tidy
• Assists the nurse manager in linen management. This includes sending dirty linen to laundry, receiving clean ones and maintaining linen inventory book
• Ensures used procedure packs are returned complete to CSSD.
• Performs messengerial duties within and outside the unit.
• Receives incoming calls and refers them to the appropriate persons.
• Alerts the nurse manager about dissatisfied clients, incidences and any other unusual occurrences in the unit.

Requirements:

• Minimum O ’level Certificate.
• Experience as patient attendant or care giver in an acute or tertiary health facility
• Training in Health Care Assistance and Heart Saver Training are an added advantage

Closing:10/02/2023