IntroductionAga 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.Applications are invited from qualified candidates for the above position based in Nairobi Kenya. The position holder will report to the Nurse Manager, Accident & Emergency Department.Responsibilities: Triage 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.Performs focused assessment of chief complaints of each patient in a timely manner according to established triage guidelines Provides professional nursing care for assigned patients in the emergency roomComplete 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 evaluationsDocument all assessment data, investigation results, care given, discussions with the multidisciplinary team, family/patient interactions in an accurate, comprehensive and timely mannerAdminister 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 managementPrepare for and assist physicians to perform various procedures such as insertion of invasive lines Carry out pre-operative care for the surgical patientsMaintain adequate airway management to include oxygen therapy, nebulization and suctioningPrepare 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 protocolPromptly 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)Follow discharge procedure according to hospital protocol, and ensure follow up appointments are made appropriatelyBe 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 managerParticipate in unit based continuing 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 Certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS). Demonstrate evidence based knowledge of current practices in emergency nursing
