Clinical Nurse

2 weeks ago

Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya Aga Khan University Full time 300,000 - 600,000 per year

Clinical Nurse

Department

Department of Medicine-Consulting Clinics

Entity

Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi

Location

Nairobi, Kenya

Introduction

Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi is a private not-for-profit teaching hospital that provides tertiary and secondary level healthcare services. It is the first hospital in East Africa to be accredited by the Joint Commission International from the USA. The University Hospital has been providing high quality care for the people of East Africa and beyond for over 60 years.

The position holder will report to the Unit Supervisor, DoM Cons Clinic.

Responsibilities:

  • Prepares consultation rooms, ensuring stocks, linen, basic equipment and stationery are available at all times

  • Perform basic assessment for all patients attending the clinic and designs care which is specific and appropriate to individual needs. Assessment includes measurement of vital signs, height and weight

  • Prepares patient for physician examination and acts as chaperone where necessary

  • Assist the physician with clinic procedures where applicable and performs basic tests such as Glucose test and urinalysis

  • Assesses patient and family education needs and provides appropriate teaching based on their needs

  • Ensure safety of special populations such as paediatric, the elderly, psychiatric and patients with various forms of disabilities

  • Demonstrate awareness of community resources available to patients and assist with referrals when necessary.

  • Observe infection control practices and maintain a clean and safe work environment for staff and patients

  • Participate in data collection and monitoring of clinic's quality indicators

  • Responsible for safe use of equipment through cleaning, storage, per shift checks of the inventory and timely reporting of nonfunctional equipment to the unit supervisor

  • Participate in unit based continuing education, quality improvement projects, Clinical Care Program Certification (CCPC), 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

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