Clinical Nurse, Cons Clinic-Paeds at Aga Khan University Hospital

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. Our Vision of Aga Khan University Ho...

 

Clinical Nurse, Cons Clinic-Paeds

  • Job TypeFull Time
  • QualificationBA/BSc/HND
  • Experience
  • LocationNairobi
  • Job FieldMedical / Healthcare 

Responsibilities:

  • Prepare 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
  • Confirm imaging and pathology reports and ensures these are available in the system
  • Prepare 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
  • Assess patient and family education needs and provides appropriate teaching based on their needs
  • Arrange for patient's admission to the wards when necessary
  • Instruct patient   and family   regarding medications, investigations and   follow   up clinic appointments
  • Observe infection control practices and maintains a clean and safe work environment for staff and patients
  • Maintain open communication with the patient and the multidisciplinary team in the clinics to ensure customer satisfaction
  • Participate in data collection and monitoring of clinic's quality indicators
  • Accountable for judicious and efficient use of resources i.e. accurate and timely billing of ward stock, drugs and consumables
  • 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
  • Participates in unit based continuing education, quality improvement (QI) projects, Clinical Care Program Certification (CCPC), audits, spot checks and skill checks.

Requirements:

  • Registred Nurse 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
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team

Method of Application

Interested and qualified? Go to Aga Khan University Hospital on aku.taleo.net to apply

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