Clinical Nurse, Endoscopy At Aga Khan University Hospital

Details of the offer

Responsibilities:
Conduct head to toe assessment before procedure to identify care needs and plan effective nursing interventions to meet those needs
Ascertain patient readiness for procedure using a checklist i.e. confirms consent, IV access, and Vital signs
Confirm equipment are clean and in working order before start of the procedure
Assist the physician during the procedure either as a scrub or circulating nurse
Administer IV medication and fluids as prescribed
Monitor patients during procedure, ensuring patient safety, stability and dignity is maintained throughout the procedure
Provide post procedure care and assesses patient's readiness for discharge from the unit
Maintain accurate record of patient's condition, procedures and medications.
Ensure discharge instructions from Endoscopy Unit are clear and documented, and hands over the patients to the floors or their families
Provide safe environment for patients through adherence to infection control practices, timely safety checks on oxygen source, suction and other equipment used in the unit
Take accountability for efficient use of consumables and practices judicious stock control at all times i.e. accurate and timely billing of used CSSD items and unit drugs
Responsible for safe use of equipment through cleaning, storage, per shift checks of the inventory and timely reporting of non-functional equipment to the unit supervisor
Participate in unit based continuing education and monitoring of identified unit based quality indicators
Participate in unit based nursing education, quality improvement (QI) 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
Certificate in Basic Life Support (BLS)
Demonstrate evidence based knowledge of current practices in Medical-Surgical/ Theatre nursing


Nominal Salary: To be agreed

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