Aga Khan University Hospital Clinical Nurse, Adult A&E Jobs in Kenya

Aga Khan University Hospital Clinical Nurse, Adult A&E Jobs in Kenya

Introduction

Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi is a private not-for-profit teaching hospital that provides tertiary and secondary level healthcare services. It is the first hospital in East Africa to be accredited by the Joint Commission International from the USA. The University Hospital has been providing high quality care for the people of East Africa and beyond for over 60 years.

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

Responsibilities:

Triage each patient using the CETAS criteria and determines priority of care based on physical, psychological and social needs.

Identify patients with infectious diseases and initiate appropriate isolation precautions and communicate as appropriate.

Performs focused assessment of chief complaints of each patient in a timely manner according to established triage guidelines

Provides professional nursing care for assigned patients in the emergency room

Complete head to toe assessment and re-assessment of patients to identify their care needs.

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

Prepare for and assist physicians to perform various procedures such as insertion of invasive lines

Carry out pre-operative care for the surgical patients

Maintain adequate airway management to include oxygen therapy, nebulization and suctioning

Prepare patients for

various investigations including lab and radiological imaging.

Collect specimens in emergency situations and ensure correct labeling.

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

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)

Follow discharge procedure according to hospital protocol, and ensure follow up appointments are made appropriately

Be accountable for judicious use of resources and ensure accurate and timely billing of supplies.

Care for equipment through cleaning, storage, per shift check of the inventory and timely reporting and follow up of non-functional equipment to the nurse manager

Participate in unit based continuing 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

Certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).

Demonstrate evidence based knowledge of current practices in emergency nursing

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; Aga Khan University Hospital Clinical Nurse, Adult A&E Jobs in Kenya

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