° 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