Peri-Operative Nurses (Krpon)

Reporting to the Charge Nurse – Theatres, the successful candidates will be responsible for the following roles amongst others: –
KRN, KRN/KRM, KRCHN, BSc. Nursing

Must be a Kenya Registered Perioperative Nurse.

4 years of relevant work experience 2 of which must be after post-basic qualification.

Mentorship training.

BLS Certified

Excellent interpersonal, supervisory, communication, administrative & customer care skills.

Responsibilities

Conducting an individualized patient assessment, prioritizing the data collection based on the patient’s immediate condition or needs within time frame as per the standard operating procedures.

Developing plan of care that is individualized for the patient reflecting collaboration with other members of the healthcare team.

Performing appropriate treatments as ordered by physician in an accurate and timely manner.

Performing therapeutic nursing interventions as established by individualized plan of care for the patient and their family.

Providing individualized patient/family education and discharge planning customized to the patient and their family.

Documenting patient assessment findings, physical/psychosocial responses to nursing intervention and progress towards problem resolution.

Initiating emergency resuscitation measures according to resuscitation, basic and advanced life support protocols.

Maintaining confidentiality in matters related to patient, family and client facility staff.

Providing care in a non-judgmental, non-discriminatory manner that is sensitive to the patient’s and family’s diversity, preserving their autonomy, dignity and rights.

Reporting patient’s condition to appropriate personnel during each shift.

Ensuring that all supplies necessary to perform surgical procedures are availed to the surgeon and the supporting team.

Observing infection control measures and maintaining sterility in the operating theatres

Applying safety mearing throughout the perioperative period

Monitoring physiological and psychological status of the patients.

Maintaining current competency in perioperative nursing through continuing nursing education.

Performing any other duties that may be assigned from time to time depending on the need and urgency.

Job Requirements
Required education
: Bachelor's degree

Required relevant work experience
: 3 years

Required languages:
English (Spoken: fluent | Written: fluent)
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