Aga Khan University Hospital Clinical Nurse, Radiology Jobs in Kenya

Aga Khan University Hospital Clinical Nurse, Radiology 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 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

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; Aga Khan University Hospital Clinical Nurse, Radiology Jobs in Kenya

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