The Nephrology Nurse role at Nairobi West Hospital Ltd is crucial for providing specialized nursing care and developing care plans for patients at risk of or experiencing kidney diseases. The role also includes offering counseling services to relatives.
Job Purpose
Responsible for providing proper nursing care plan for all patients who are at risk or are experiencing kidney diseases as well as giving counseling services to relatives.
Academic and Professional Qualifications
- KRNN KRN/KRM.KRCHN Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
- Must be a Kenya Registered Nurse with a valid practicing license from NCK.
- Minimum of 3 years post clinical nursing experience.
Other Added Advantages
- Higher Diploma in KANN.
- BLS & ACLS certified.
- Good interpersonal skills & communication skills.
- Good customer care skills.
Roles & Responsibilities
Patient Care
Assessment
- To obtain and document a patient assessment which incorporates all available data/information.
- To utilize techniques of observation, interview, measurement, and physical examination in making an assessment.
- To identify from assessment actual and potential problems in collaboration with the patient and senior nursing personnel.
Planning
- To plan and document a nursing care plan using the nursing process. Plan priorities of nursing care.
- To refer problems with less predictable outcomes to senior nursing personnel.
- To continually update the nursing care plan as patient status demands.
- To commence discharge planning as soon as it is feasible in co-operation with the patient and significant others. Demonstrate same in written care plan.
Implementation
- To deliver care using the nursing process, setting priorities in the delivery of care.
- To delegate and supervise nursing care delivered by junior Staff Nurses.
- To co-ordinate care delivered by other health professionals.
Evaluation
- To evaluate each shift aspect of nursing intervention and document.
- To revise care plans if outcomes cannot be met.
- To communicate evaluation and subsequent plan to the patient/significant others and healthcare team.
Budgetary Management
- To advise charge nurse /Team Leader of malfunctioning equipment.
- To utilize resources effectively and efficiently.
Quality Assurance
- To participate in Nursing Quality Assurance programs.
- To encourage staff participation in unit-based Nursing Quality Assurance programs.
- To identify unsafe care practices and contribute to corrective action.
