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    Clinical Nurse, Medical Surgical Units at - Nairobi, Kenya - Aga Khan University Hospital

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    Aga Khan University Hospitals in Karachi, Pakistan and Nairobi, Kenya are private, not-for-profit institutions providing high quality health care.

    The Main Hospitals serve as the principal sites for clinical training for the University's Medical Colleges and Schools of Nursing and Midwifery in Pakistan and East Africa.


    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.
    Dispose of clinical and non-clinical waste safely in accordance with Aga Khan University Hospital Guidelines on waste management
    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
    Care for the psychiatry patient as per policy on Psychiatry Care.
    Maintain adequate airway management to include oxygen therapy, nebulization and suctioning
    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
    Provide safe environment for patients through adherence to infection control practices and other safety policies.
    Participate in quality initiatives including clinical care program certification (CCPC)
    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
    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
    Certificate in Basic Life Support (BLS)
    Demonstrate evidence based knowledge of current practices in Medical-Surgical nursing

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