Healthcare and MedicalContractorJunior-level(1-2 yrs)
Job Description
Aga Khan University Hospitals in Karachi, Pakistan and Nairobi, Kenya are private, not-for-profit institutions providing high-quality healthcare. 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. The successful candidate for the Locum Clinical Nurse role will be responsible for identifying patient care needs through comprehensive assessments and delivering high-quality nursing interventions in an outreach clinic setting.
Responsibilities
Complete head-to-toe assessment and re-assessment of patients to identify their care needs.
Develop written care plans based on patients’ needs, monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of interventions.
Carry out hemodynamic monitoring including vital signs, neurological and fluid status, labs, and radiological evaluations.
Document all assessment data, investigation results, care given, discussions with the multidisciplinary team, and family/patient interactions in an accurate, comprehensive, and timely manner.
Administer medication safely, monitor patient responses to medication, and report adverse reactions promptly.
Dispose of clinical and non-clinical waste safely in accordance with Aga Khan University Hospital guidelines on waste management.
Prepare for and assist physicians to perform various procedures in the clinic.
Maintain adequate airway management including oxygen therapy, nebulization, and suctioning.
Perform pain assessment and initiate analgesia as per protocol.
Promptly report both clinical and non-clinical unusual findings/incidences to the Clinic in charge, Clinical Quality Manager, or Operations Manager.
Identify patient and family education needs and implement appropriate teaching.
Provide a safe environment for patients through adherence to infection control practices and other safety policies.
Perform timely safety checks on restraints, examination coaches, oxygen source, and other medical equipment in the clinic.
Be accountable for judicious and efficient use of resources, including accurate and timely billing of clinic stock drugs and consumables.
Care for equipment through proper cleaning, storage, per-shift inventory checks, and timely reporting of non-functional equipment.
Follow discharge procedures for outpatients according to hospital protocol and ensure follow-up appointments are made where needed.
Participate in clinic-based nursing education, quality improvement (QI) projects, audits, spot checks, and skill checks.
Requirements
Registered Nurse from a recognized school of nursing or university.
Current licensure with the Nursing Council of Kenya.
Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS).
Minimum requirement of 2 years’ continuous clinical experience in medical-surgical nursing.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online through the Aga Khan University Hospital career portal on Taleo via the following link: https://www.myjobmag.co.ke/apply-now/1223651
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply by following the application link to the Aga Khan University Hospital (aku.taleo.net) career portal: Apply Here
