Clinical Nurse, Private Wing

Responsibilities:

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

Develop written care plans based on patients’ needs, monitor and evaluate effectiveness of interventions

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.

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

Assist patients with activities of daily living such as feeding, bathing and dressing

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

Carry out pre and post-operative care for the surgical patient

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

Prepare patients for various investigations including lab and radiological imaging.

Collect specimens such as sputum, stool, urine and ensure correct labeling of specimen bottles

Perform pain assessment 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

Be able to commence enteral feeds as prescribed, assess absorption and elimination, and give feedback as appropriate

Be able to recognize a patient in a pre- arrest or arrest states, and to initiate Basic Life Support

Provide a 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 consumables

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

Follow discharge procedure of assigned patients according to hospital protocol, and ensure follow up appointments are made

Assist in orientation of new nurses and mentoring of junior nursing staff and students

Provide leadership for the team and manage the unit in a given shift

Participate in unit-based nursing 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 Basic Life Support (BLS)

Demonstrate evidence based knowledge of current practices in Medical-Surgical nursing

Minimum qualifications

BA/BSc/HND

How to apply

Use the link(s) below to apply on company website.

Clinical Practice Educator, Medical Ward

Clinical Nurse, Private Wing

https://www.myjobmag.co.ke/apply-now/1382149

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