Responsibilities:<\/p>\n
\tComplete head to toe assessment and re-assessment of patients to identify their care needs
\n\tDevelop written care plans based on patients\u2019 needs, monitor and evaluate effectiveness of interventions
\n\tCarry out hemodynamic monitoring to include vital signs, neurological and fluid status; labs and radiological evaluations
\n\tDocument all assessment data, investigation results, care given, discussions with the multidisciplinary team, family\/patient interactions in an accurate, comprehensive and timely manner
\n\tAdminister medication safely, monitor patient responses to medication and report adverse reactions promptly.
\n\tDispose of clinical and non-clinical waste safely in accordance with Aga khan University Hospital Guidelines on waste management.
\n\tPrepare for and assist physicians to perform various procedures in the clinic.
\n\tMaintain adequate airway management to include oxygen therapy, nebulization and suctioning
\n\tPerform pain assessment and initiate analgesia as per protocol
\n\tPromptly report both clinical and non-clinical unusual findings\/incidences to the Clinic in charge, Clinical Quality Manager or Operations Manager.
\n\tIdentify patient and family education needs and implement appropriate teaching\u00a0\u00a0
\n\tProvide safe environment for patients through adherence to infection control practices and other safety policies, and perform timely safety checks on restraints, examination coaches, oxygen source and other medical equipment in the clinic.
\n\tBe accountable for judicious and efficient use of resources i.e. accurate and timely billing of clinic stock drugs and consumables
\n\tCare for equipment through proper cleaning, storage, per shift check of the inventory and timely reporting and follow up of non-functional equipment to the Operations manager
\n\tFollow discharge procedure of the out patients according to hospital protocol, and ensure follow up appointments are made where needed.
\n\tParticipate in clinic based nursing education, quality improvement (QI) projects, audits, spot checks and skill checks<\/p>\n
Requirements:<\/p>\n
\tRegistered Nurse from a recognized school of nursing or University
\n\tCurrent licensure with the Nursing Council of Kenya
\n\tCertification in Basic Life Support (BLS)
\n\tMinimum requirement of 2 years\u2019 continuous clinical experience in medical surgical Nursing.<\/p>\n
Apply Through:<\/p>\n
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