Nurse - Peponi Executive Clinic

Requirements

• RN from a recognized school of nursing or University
  
• Current licensure with the Nursing Council of Kenya
  
• Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS)
  
• Minimum requirement of 3 years’ continuous clinical experience in medical surgical Nursing
  
• Demonstrate evidence based knowledge of the current practices in general nursing in an outpatient set up
  
• Demonstrate leadership skills
  

• 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 report adverse reactions promptly.
  
• Dispose of clinical and non-clinical waste safely in accordance with Aga khan University Hospital Guidelines on waste management.
  
• Prepare for and assist physicians to perform various procedures in the clinic.
  
• Maintain adequate airway management to include oxygen therapy, nebulization and suctioning
  
• Prepare patients for various investigations including lab and radiological imaging where the services are provided.
  
• 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 Clinic in charge, Operations Manager, or Quality Manager.
  
• Identify patient and family education needs and implement appropriate teaching.