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 OR/ Theatre Manager.Responsibilities: Ensure complete pre-op assessment including the surgical checklist, nursing documentation and physician's assessmentReceive the patient prior to surgery, gets report from the accompanying nurse and performs pre-op checklist.Circulate and assist as needed for minor surgeries under supervisionEnsure effective recovery of stable patients post any form of anaesthesia.Assists with intubation and extubation of patient in the Post Anaesthesia Care Unit (PACU) and if required in the Operating Room (OR)Communicate with anaesthetist and primary teams regarding patient issues and shifting plans. Promptly report both clinical and non-clinical unusual findings to the nurse manager or designeeIdentify patient and family learning needs and initiate appropriate teachingPerform pain assessment and initiate analgesia as requiredEnsure that nursing documentation is timely, comprehensive and completeEnsure all specimens are properly labelled and delivered to the lab in a timely mannerProvide safe environment for patients through adherence to infection control practices and other safety policiesBe able to recognize a patient in a pre-arrest or arrest states and initiate Basic Life SupportDispose of clinical and non-clinical waste safely in accordance with Aga Khan University Hospital guidelines on waste managementAdminister medication safely, monitor patient responses to medication and promptly report adverse reactionsCare of equipment through cleaning, storage, per shift check of the inventory and timely reporting and follow up on non-functional equipment to the nurse manger designee.Participate in unit based nursing education, quality improvement (QI) projects, audits, spot checks and skill checksProvide patients with perioperative care in procedure, operating, and recovery roomsScrub Circulate and assist as needed for all surgical cases Ensure that the operating room runs smoothly and all necessary surgical supplies and equipment are available prior to patient entering the OR.Assist in the maintenance and storage of surgical equipment and report immediately Evaluate surgical patients prior to surgery and in postoperative phasesCommunicate with patients and other healthcare professionals to ensure continuity of postoperative careApply aseptic and sterile techniques to medical instruments and equipment before, during, and after surgeryAlleviate patients' concerns by answering questions and providing postoperative care instructionsPrepare patients for surgery by disinfecting their skin at the operation site and positioning them on the operating tableAdhere to all relevant health and safety standards Skills and qualifications In-depth knowledge of surgical operation proceduresHighly skilled at assessing patients prior to surgery and providing them with perioperative careExtensive knowledge of aseptic and sterile techniquesAbility to collaborate with surgeons and other healthcare professionalsSolid understanding of patient health and safety standardsExcellent organizational skillsRequirements: RN from a recognized school of nursing or universityCurrent licensure with the Nursing Council of KenyaCertification in Basic Life Support (BLS)Higher Diploma in Peri-operative Theatre Nursing is an added advantageDemonstrate evidence based knowledge of current practices in theater nursing.
