Aga Khan Hospital

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide direct nursing care to patients, including assessing their physical, emotional, and psychological needs, and delivering appropriate care.
Regularly monitor vital signs (temperature, pulse, blood pressure, respiratory rate) and assess the general health condition of patients.
Administer prescribed medications, injections, and intravenous (IV) fluids as per doctor’s orders, ensuring accurate dosages and proper administration techniques.
Prioritize nursing care for critically ill patients based on assessment data and identified needs.
Ensure a safe environment for patients through adherence to infection control practices and other safety policies and perform timely safety checks.
Ensure documentation of all assessment data, investigation results, care given, discussions with the multidisciplinary team, family/patient interactions in an accurate, comprehensive and timely manner.
Participate in nursing education activities, quality improvement (QI) projects, audits, spot checks, and skill checks.
Participate in data collection and monitoring of department’s quality indicators.
Carry out audits on IPSG, Infection prevention measures and documentation and actions on identified gaps.
Uphold statutory regulations as required by Nursing Council of Kenya and the laws of Kenya.
Safeguard the Hospital’s and patients’ confidential information and property.

The requirements

KRN, KRM, KRCHN, BSc. Nursing
At least 2 years of work experience.
BLS certified.
Excellent interpersonal, organizational, communication, administrative & customer care skills.
Be a member of a professional body.