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Responsibilities:

• Performs assessment of patients pre, during and post dialysis.
• Interprets assessment data in order to determine, together with the physician the correct treatment plan.
• Commences patients on dialysis, monitors them during procedure and successfully disconnects them at completion of treatment
• Administers prescribed medications and other treatments as per physician orders
• Closely monitors the functioning of dialysis equipment during procedure promptly attending to alarms.
• Identifies dialysis reaction or change in patient condition and notifies the physician when necessary.
• Provide safe environment for patients through adherence to infection control practices and other safety policies, timely safety checks on dialysis machines, beds, IV pumps and oxygen source.
• Provides expertise, training and support for the ward nurses to perform peritoneal dialysis.
• Identify patient and family education needs and implement appropriate teaching.
• Ensures accurate and timely documentation of vital observations, dialysis progress and medications given.
• Be accountable for judicious and efficient use of resources i.e. accurate and timely billing of ward stock drugs and consumables.
• Care for equipment through cleaning, storage, per shift check of the inventory and timely reporting and follow up of nonfunctional equipment to the unit supervisor.
• Participates in unit based continuous education, quality improvement (QI) projects, Clinical Care Program Certification (CCPC) audits, spot checks and skill checks.
• Assist the supervisor with orientation and mentoring of new nurses and students.
• May assist in Med-Surg units and in Kidney Transplant program

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 Renal nursing
• Demonstrate Leadership and management skills

Closing Date : 11/11/2022

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Responsibilities:

• Is responsible for day-to-day smooth running of the units, which includes staffing, appropriate scheduling of patients, providing working equipment and coordinating all patient care activities.
• Develop unit goals and objectives in collaboration with Nephrology section head and Nursing Director.
• Collaborates with the team in development, implementation and review of policies, procedures, protocols, clinical pathways and care guidelines.
• Is responsible for the recruitment, selection, training and performance reviews of the nursing team in Nephrology.
• Participates in the budget process for nephrology services and is responsible for monitoring budget variance.
• Provides effective supervision of the nursing staff and utilizes learning opportunities for their development.
• Fosters pleasant working environment through engagement of staff in the unit including physicians.
• Leads the team in development of clinical protocols for Dialysis and Renal transplantation.
• Collaborates with the team to identify standards of care for renal patients care and compliance through established Key Performance Indicators.
• Promotes continuous learning for the nursing staff and acts as a resource person.
• Provides a clean and comfortable environment for both staff and clients.
• Evaluates customer feedback about Dialysis Services and takes appropriate action.

Requirements:

• Registered nurse with current licensure with the Nursing Council of Kenya
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing (BScN)
• Certification in BLS
• Certification in Sedation training
• Minimum of five (5) years clinical nursing experience in Medical-Surgical nursing in an acute care hospital.
• Minimum of two (2) years continuous experience in a busy Renal unit.
• Must possess leadership qualities, professional judgement, critical thinking, problem solving abilities and a sense of professional development.
• Demonstrate evidence-based knowledge in Nephrology Nursing and in all forms of Nephrology procedures

Closing Date : 1111/2022

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Responsibilities:

• Receive, verify prescriptions and dispense drugs in a timely manner within approved standards and procedures.
• Contact the physician immediately for inaccuracy and illegibility in a prescription order, document errors and communicate them to the nursing and pharmacy staff
• Verify expiry dates of drugs prior to dispensing medication to patients/customers.
• Check that every label placed on the medications contains the correct patient name, drug, quantity and directions.
• Compound extemporaneous preparations and mix certain intravenous medications as per laid down procedures.
• Counsel patients on drug administration and use of devices for optimum wellness and recovery.
• Receive, return and update drug credits on the system in a timely manner.
• Deliver drug discharges to patients in the ward where applicable
• Communicate out of stock and non-stock effectively and timely to prescriber and nurse and provide alternative choice or make arrangements to order promptly.
• Comply and observe the environmental health and safety measures and regulations by proper handling, storage and dispensation of medications
• Record, monitor and update the expiry list of medications in timely manner.
• Complete documentation of Interventions, Medication errors and Near Miss, Adverse events, Medication queries, Patient complaints or any other incidents and forward to relevant office
• Perform random medication checks daily and Monitor variance levels in your respective satellites.
• Compile daily satellite reports.
• Carry out regular satellite stock-take exercise.
• Report any special indicators allocated.

Requirements:

• Diploma in Pharmaceutical Technology from a recognized institution
• Registered with The Kenya Pharmaceutical Association
• Practicing License from the Pharmacy and Poisons Board.
• 2 year working experience in a busy facility, preferably a hospital

Closing Date : 04/11/2022