Locum Nurse-Accident & Emergency 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...

 

Locum Nurse-Accident & Emergency

  • Job TypeContract
  • QualificationBA/BSc/HND
  • Experience
  • LocationNairobi
  • Job FieldMedical / Healthcare 

Responsibilities:

  • Triages each patient using the CETAS criteria and determines priority of care based on physical, psychological and social needs.
  • Identify patients with infectious diseases and initiate appropriate isolation precautions and communicate as appropriate.
  • Perform focused assessment of chief complaints of each patient in a timely manner according to established triage guidelines
  • Provide professional nursing care for assigned patients in the emergency room
  • Complete head to toe assessment and re-assessment of patients to identify their care needs.
  • 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 as identified
  • Prepare for and assist physicians to perform various procedures such as insertion of invasive lines
  • Maintain adequate airway management to include oxygen therapy, nebulization and suctioning
  • Prepare patients for various investigations including lab and radiological imaging.
  • Collect specimens in emergency situations and ensure correct labeling.
  • Perform pain assessment and reassessment, and initiate analgesia as per protocol
  • 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.
  • Perform timely safety checks on equipment as per guidelines
  • Be accountable for judicious  use of resources and ensure accurate  and timely billing  of supplies.
  • Care for equipment  through  cleaning, storage,  per shift check of the inventory  and timely reporting  and follow up of non-functional equipment  to the nurse manager
  • Participates in unit based continuing education, quality improvement (QI) projects, audits, spot checks and skill checks.

Requirements

  • RN from a recognized school of nursing school or University
  • Current licensure with the Nursing Council of Kenya
  • Certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
  • Demonstrate evidence-based knowledge of current practices in emergency nursing.
  • Excellent written and Verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team
  • Demonstrate Critical thinking and Analytical skills

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Method of Application

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

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