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, PZP Department.Requirements:RN from a recognized school of nursing or UniversityCurrent licensure with the Nursing Council of KenyaCertification in Basic Life Support (BLS)Demonstrate evidence based knowledge of current practices in Medical-Surgical nursingResponsibilities:Complete head to toe assessment and re-assessment of patients to identify their care needsDevelop written care plans based on patients’ needs, monitor and evaluate effectiveness of interventionsCarry out hemodynamic monitoring to include vital signs, neurological and fluid status; labs and radiological evaluationsDocument all assessment data, investigation results, care given, discussions with the multidisciplinary team, family/patient interactions in an accurate, comprehensive and timely mannerAdminister medication safely, monitor patient responses to medication and promptly report adverse reactions.Assess and monitor patients who are receiving chemotherapy with the assistance of a chemotherapy nurse.Dispose of clinical and non-clinical waste safely in accordance with Aga Khan University Hospital Guidelines on waste managementAssist patients with activities of daily living such as feeding, bathing and dressingPrepare for and assist physicians to perform various procedures such as Lumbar Puncture and insertion of invasive linesCarry out pre and post-operative care for the surgical patientProficiency in wound careMaintain adequate airway management to include oxygen therapy, nebulization and suctioningPrepare patients for various investigations including lab and radiological imaging.Collect specimens such as sputum, stool, urine and ensure correct labeling of specimen bottlesPerform pain assessment and initiate analgesia as per protocolPromptly report both clinical and non-clinical unusual findings/incidences to the nurse manager, team leader or physicianIdentify patient and family education needs and implement appropriate teaching Be able to commence enteral feeds as prescribed, assess absorption and elimination, and give feedback as appropriateBe able to recognize a patient in a pre- arrest or arrest states, and to initiate Basic Life SupportProvide safe environment for patients through adherence to infection control practices and other safety policies.Participate in quality initiatives including clinical care program certification (CCPC)Be accountable for judicious and efficient use of resources i.e. accurate and timely billing of ward stock drugs and consumablesCare for equipment through cleaning, storage, per shift check of the inventory and timely reporting and follow up of nonfunctional equipment to the nurse managerFollow discharge procedure of assigned patients according to hospital protocol, and ensure follow up appointments are madeAssist in orientation of new nurses and mentoring of junior nursing staff and studentsProvide leadership for the team and manage the unit in a given shiftParticipate in unit based nursing education, quality improvement (QI) projects, audits, spot checks and skill checksBe able to care for the psychiatry patient as per policy on Psychiatry Care.Can be assigned to assist in any other Medical- Surgical Unit
