Clinical Nurse, Surgical Ward at Aga Khan University Hospital

Job Description

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Aga Khan University Hospitals in Karachi, Pakistan and Nairobi, Kenya are private, not-for-profit institutions providing high quality health care. The Main Hospitals serve as the principal sites for clinical training for the University’s Medical Colleges and Schools of Nursing and Midwifery in Pakistan and East Africa. Our Vision of Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi is to be the premier, tertiary, teaching and referral health care facility in sub-Saharan Africa. ​For over fifty years, Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi (AKUH) has been taking care of families in East Africa. As a private, not-for-profit hospital, we strive to provide access to quality healthcare to all who need it. At AKUH, patients are our first priority. Our team of medical professionals, faculty and staff are here to provide you and your loved ones with the highest standards of healthcare. We are committed to working together to ensure that you and your family receive outstanding medical services, first-rate facilities and compassionate care. The Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi has set the standard for comprehensive healthcare and modern medical education in East Africa. Our dedicated staff, advanced facilities and state-of-the-art technologies have earned the hospital great reputation as a leading medical institution and teaching hospital in the region, and beyond. Patients benefit from our unique team-based approach to car​e, which enables you to benefit from the diverse expertise of our entire team of medical professionals. As the teaching hospital for Aga Khan University’s Medical College and School of Nursing and Midwifery, we practice an evidence-based approach to medicine, driven by the cutting-edge research conducted by our experienced faculty members. Our approach to care is guided by our core principles of Quality, Access, Impact and Relevance.​

Summary

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