Nephrology Nurse - Nairobi, Kenya - The Mater Hospital

Description

ABOUT THE COMPANY

The Mater Hospital has the mission to deliver timely and compassionate medical services to our patients and their families to the highest possible standard through the provision of qualified staff, the most appropriate equipment and staff training programmes. The hospital also seeks to contain its cost of operation such that the cost of medical care charged to patients remain as low and affordable as possible to as many patients as possible and such that the viability of the hospital, employment and investment are maintained inline with the ethos of the Sisters of Mercy Kenya.

JOB SUMMARY

Required Qualifications for the Position Higher National Diploma in Nephrology (KRNN) Diploma in KRCHN/KRN/M BSc Nursing Computer Proficiency Registered with NCK with a valid practicing license Minimum experience of 2 years in Nursing

RESPONSIBILITIES

Assessing patient's condition and planning for their care Administering dialysis to the patients taking utmost care ensuring procedure is carried out safely and effectively Ensuring patient's nursing needs such as physical, psychological and mental are attended to Assisting physicians in carrying out medical procedures Monitoring, recording and reporting changes in patient's symptoms; maintaining accurate reports on patients Ensuring all renal machines, monitors and other equipment in the unit are working properly Receiving and discharging patients to and from the unit Administering intravenous fluids and medications Requesting for diagnostic tests Responding to emergencies and life-saving situations Maintaining safe and clean working environment by adhering to set standards and procedures Providing support and education to the patient's families on various topics pertaining to health of the patient Participating in quality improvement initiatives within the department and provide reports as required Any other duty assigned from time to time

REQUIRED SKILLS

Nursing, Patient care, Training delivery

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree