Jobs at Aga Khan University Hospital

Responsibilities:

• Leads the team in development, implementation and monitoring of unit based clinical policies and procedures
• Takes lead in identification, definition and monitoring of unit based clinical indicators for
• Is responsible for continuing education/training for nurses in Pediatrics and Neonatal critical care units
• Assists the nurse manager, Paediatric Intensivist and neonatologists to initiate innovative and evidence-based strategies to improve patient training for nurses in Pediatrics and Neonatal critical care units
• Participates in evaluation of care and outcomes through Mortality and Morbidity discussions, clinical incidence trends and clinical indicators training for nurses in Pediatrics and Neonatal critical care units
• Together with the Nurse Manager, conducts regular evaluation of nurses and designs individual development plans based on identified learning/training needs in Pediatrics and neonatal critical care units
• Is a resource person for the care team for all clinical matters in Pediatrics and Neonatal critical care units
• Reviews patient allocation to determine correct patient assignment according to the nurse’s competence in Pediatrics and Neonatal critical care units
• Ensures adequate orientation and settling of new nurses to assigned unit
• Designs methods to motivate nurses in assigned unit to pursue individual professional growth and development
• Develops and maintains effective networks both internal and external to improve nursing practice
• Ensures compliance to documentation policy through spot-checks on nursing forms such Initial assessment, Vital signs chart, Patient Education Record, and fluid chart, treatment sheet and progress notes chart
• Participates in evaluation of nursing documents to ensure their appropriateness in capturing patient information in Pediatrics and Neonatal critical care units
• Takes lead in unit based Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) projects, Clinical Care Program Certification (CCPC) and ensures participation by   nurses.
• Guides nursing staff in initiation of and participation in unit based as well as hospital wide nursing research projects.

 Requirements:

• Registered nurse (KRN/M; KRCHN) with a BSc-Nursing degree
• Current licensure with the Kenya Nursing Council
• Pediatrics Critical Care training
• Certification in BLS & EPLS
• Proficient in Basic computer skills
• Minimum of five (5) years clinical nursing experience in Pediatrics Critical Care Nursing in an acute care hospital.
• Must possess teaching abilities, leadership qualities, professional judgment, critical thinking and problem-solving abilities, and a sense of professional development.
• Demonstrate evidence-based knowledge of current practices in Pediatrics critical care nursing

Closing date: 12 April 2022

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Responsibilities:

• Prepares consultation rooms, ensuring stocks, linen, basic equipment and stationery are available at all times
• Performs basic assessment for all patients attending the clinic and designs care which is specific and appropriate to individual needs. Assessment includes measurement of vital signs, height, and weight
• Confirms imaging and pathology reports and ensures these are present in CARE 2000 before patient is seen by the doctor
• Prepares patient for physician examination and acts as chaperone where necessary
• Maintains an orderly, efficient, and timely flow of patients
• Assists the physician with clinic procedures where applicable and performs basic tests such as Glucose test and urinalysis
• Proficiency in wound care
• Assesses patient and family education needs and provides appropriate teaching based on their needs
• Arranges for patients’ admission to the wards when necessary
• Ensures safety of special populations such as paediatric, the elderly, psychiatric and patients with various forms of disabilities
• Instructs patient and family regarding medications, investigations and follow up clinic appointments
• Demonstrate awareness of community resources available to patients and assists with referrals when necessary.
• Observes infection control practices and maintains a clean and safe work environment for staff and patients
• Maintains open communication with the patient and the multidisciplinary team in the clinics to ensure customer satisfaction
• Participates in data collection and monitoring of clinic’s quality indicators
• Is accountable for judicious and efficient use of resources i.e. accurate and timely billing of ward stock, drugs and consumables
• Responsible for safe use of equipment through cleaning, storage, per shift checks of the inventory and timely reporting of non-functional equipment to the unit supervisor
• Ensure compliance with health and safety guidelines for staff and patients, reporting any accidents, incidents, hazards or equipment defects in accordance with laid down policies
• Participates in unit-based nursing education, quality improvement (QI) projects, Clinical Care Program Certification (CCPC), audits, spot checks and skill checks

Requirements:

• KRCHN /BScN 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 date: 22 April 2022

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Responsibilities:

• Perform wound assessment, reassessment, and wound management for all patients.
• Utilize principles of current wound management when providing care to patients with acute and chronic wounds.
• Demonstrates thorough knowledge of staging system of wounds.
• Develops skin care programs to prevent skin breakouts for patients.
• Revise plan of care as indicated by the patient’s response to treatment and evaluate overall plan of effectiveness.
• Utilize appropriate pain management techniques, educates the patient and family regarding pain management
• Provides education to patients undergoing surgery that result in an ostomy. Provide pre and post operating assessments and patient/family education
• Knowledgeable of medications and their correct administration based on age of the patient and clinical condition.
• Is a resource person to physicians, nursing and other hospital staff. Provides in-services on wound prevention, wound care, ostomy care and incontinence for the nursing staff
• Communicates appropriately and clearly to nurse managers, nursing staff and physicians
• Consults other healthcare professionals/departments as appropriate to provide interdisciplinary approach to patient’s needs.
• Attends seminars, conferences, continuing education classes in the areas of wound prevention, wound management and ostomies. Participates in professional societies and stays current with changes, new advancement/treatments in wound care.
• Knowledgeable of clinical products currently available on the market, evaluates the products and makes recommendations.
• Document all assessment data, investigation results, care given, discussions with the multi-disciplinary team, family/patient interactions in an accurate, comprehensive, and timely manner.
• Perform pain assessment and reassessment, and initiate analgesia as per protocol
• 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
• Be able to recognize a patient in a pre- arrest or arrest states, and to initiate Basic Life Support
• Provide safe environment for patients through adherence to infection control practices and other safety policies.

Requirements:

• KRCHN /BScN from a recognized school of Nursing or University
• Current Licensure with the Nursing council of Kenya
• Certificate in Basic life support (BLS)
• Certificate in Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurse (CWOCN) preferred
• Minimum of six (6) years’ experience in an acute care hospital.
• Demonstrate evidence-based knowledge of current practices in Medical-Surgical nursing
• Demonstrate Leadership and management skills

Closing date: 22 April 2022

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Responsibilities:

• Update daily census on the computer system and ensures accurate bed allocation and billing class for the patients in the unit.
• Manage Unit admissions, transfers and discharges, and communicates these movements to the Nurse Manager.
• Ensure accurate filing of patients’ records such as insurance forms, diagnostic and clinical reports as per hospital policy.
• Ensure availability of required stationery in the unit and in the nursing stations.
• Responsible for unit stocks and prompt billing of used consumables, drugs and professional fees after unit procedures.
• Assist the nurse manager with distribution and collection of Satisfaction Survey Questionnaires and is familiar with the Complaint handling System.
• Maintains open communication of available beds for admission with patient services staff and duty managers.
• Maintains physician fee for service book and ensure physicians have signed after ward rounds/procedures.
• Responds to enquiries by visitors and staff and provides appropriate directions.
• Alerts nurse manger about dissatisfied clients, incidences and any other unusual occurrences.
• Ensures patient records are sent to Medical Records Department upon patient discharge.
• Collaborates with Consulting Clinic staff to make follow up appointments for discharged patients
• Handles incoming calls and directs them to the appropriate persons.
• Works closely with security officer of the unit to control visitors.

Requirements:

• Minimum O ’level Certificate.
• Heart saver certification.
• Certificate/Diploma in Computer Operations or
• Certificate/experience in Front Office Management

Closing date: 22 April 2022