Latest Careers at Aga Khan University Hospital

Responsibilities:

• Complete assessment and re-assessment of patients to identify their care needs
• Develop written care plans based on patients changing needs, monitor and evaluate effectiveness of interventions
• Initiate cardiac monitoring both room and central, be able to interpret monitor trends and communicate critical changes to the physician and Nurse manager
• Carry out other hemodynamic monitoring to include CVP, UVCs, lab, radiological and ABG evaluations
• Document all assessment data, investigation results, care given, discussions with the multidisciplinary team, family/patient interactions in an accurate, comprehensive and timely manner
• Prepare for and assist the physician in emergency procedures necessary for prompt control of patient’s condition e.g. intubation, insertion of invasive lines, drains and administration of surfactant.
• Initiate mechanical ventilation (invasive and non-invasive) based on physician orders,
• Assess patient’s readiness for weaning and implement the weaning and extubation protocols
• Maintain adequate airway management to include oxygen therapy, nebulization and suctioning
• Perform pain assessment and initiate analgesia as per protocol
• Be able to perform peritoneal dialysis and care for a patient on the same as instructed.
• Accurately administer all medication as per the treatment order sheet and in line with MMU guidelines
• Identify patient and family education needs and implement appropriate teaching
• Be able to commence enteral, oral and gastric feeds as prescribed, assess absorption and elimination and give feedback as appropriate
• Be able to recognize a patient in a pre- arrest or arrest states, and to activate Emergency Response
• Team and actively participate in the resuscitation of the patient
• Provide safe environment for patients through adherence to infection control practices and other
• safety policies, and perform timely safety checks on incubators, IV pumps, oxygen source, ventilators and cardiac monitors
• Be able to care for children undergoing exchange transfusion
• Be accountable for judicious and efficient use of resources i.e. accurate and timely billing of ward stock drugs and consumables
• Care for equipment through proper cleaning, storage, per shift check of the inventory and timely
• reporting and follow up of non-functional equipment to the nurse manager
• Participate in unit based nursing education, quality improvement (QI) projects, audits, spot checks and skill checks
• Assist in other related Paediatrics Units in time of low census
• Any other assignment that is deemed appropriate for this level.

Requirements:

• RN from a recognized school of nursing or University
• Current licensure with the Nursing Council of Kenya
• Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS)
• European Paediatrics Life Support (EPLS)
• Demonstrate evidence based knowledge of current practices in Medical-Surgical nursing

Responsibilities:

• Performs assessment of patients pre, during and post dialysis.
• Interprets assessment data in order to determine, together with the physician the correct treatment plan.
• Commences patients on dialysis, monitors them during procedure and successfully disconnects them at completion of treatment
• Administers prescribed medications and other treatments as per physician orders
• Closely monitors the functioning of dialysis equipment during procedure promptly attending to alarms.
• Identifies dialysis reaction or change in patient condition and notifies the physician when necessary.
• Provide safe environment for patients through adherence to infection control practices and other safety policies, timely safety checks on dialysis machines, beds, IV pumps and oxygen source.
• Provides expertise, training and support for the ward nurses to perform peritoneal dialysis.
• Identify patient and family education needs and implement appropriate teaching.
• Ensures accurate and timely documentation of vital observations, dialysis progress and medications given.
• Be accountable for judicious and efficient use of resources i.e. accurate and timely billing of ward stock drugs and consumables.
• Care for equipment through cleaning, storage, per shift check of the inventory and timely reporting and follow up of nonfunctional equipment to the unit supervisor.
• Participates in unit based continuous education, quality improvement (QI) projects, Clinical Care Program Certification (CCPC) audits, spot checks and skill checks.
• Assist the supervisor with orientation and mentoring of new nurses and students.
• May assist in Med-Surg units and in Kidney Transplant program

Requirements:

• KRCHN /BScN from a recognized school of Nursing or University
• Current Licensure with the Nursing council of Kenya
• Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Demonstrate evidence based knowledge of current practices in Renal nursing
• Demonstrate Leadership and management skills

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 effectiveness of interventions
• Carry out hemodynamic monitoring to include vital signs, neurological and fluid status; labs and radiological evaluations
• Document all assessment data, investigation results, care given, discussions with the multidisciplinary team, family/patient interactions in an accurate, comprehensive and timely manner
• Administer medication safely, monitor patient responses to medication and promptly report adverse reactions.
• Dispose of clinical and non-clinical waste safely in accordance with Aga Khan University Hospital Guidelines on waste management
• Assist patients with activities of daily living such as feeding, bathing and dressing
• Prepare for and assist physicians to perform various procedures such as Lumbar Puncture and insertion of invasive lines
• Carry out pre and post-operative care for the surgical patient
• Care for the psychiatry patient as per policy on Psychiatry Care.
• Maintain adequate airway management to include oxygen therapy, nebulization and suctioning
• Promptly report both clinical and non-clinical unusual findings/incidences to the nurse manager, team leader or physician
• Identify patient and family education needs and implement appropriate teaching
• Provide safe environment for patients through adherence to infection control practices and other safety policies.
• Participate in quality initiatives including clinical care program certification (CCPC)
• Care for equipment through cleaning, storage, per shift check of the inventory and timely reporting and follow up of nonfunctional equipment to the nurse manager
• Follow discharge procedure of assigned patients according to hospital protocol, and ensure follow up appointments are made
• Participate in unit based nursing education, quality improvement (QI) projects, 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 nursing

Responsibilities:

• Carry out patient assessment and re-assessment for both adult and paediatric patients.
• Provide nursing care as per approved policies and procedures to meet patient care needs.
• Carry out hemodynamic monitoring for Paediatric and adult patients undergoing interventional procedures
• Identify patient and family education needs and implement appropriate teaching
• Administer medication and contrast media safely to both adult and pediatric patients, monitor patient responses to medication and promptly report adverse reactions.
• Carry out pre and post procedure care for all patients undergoing interventional procedures and sedation.
• Prepare patients for certain radiological examinations such as micturating cystourethrogram.
• Setting up for procedures in fluoroscopy room and assist the radiologist in various interventional procedures in the unit.
• Maintain adequate airway management to include oxygen therapy and suctioning during sedation.
• Ensuring that patients who have undergone procedures under anesthesia or sedation are closely observed until they recover from the effects or handed over to the nursing staff in the ward.
• Be able to recognize a patient in a pre- arrest or arrest states, and to initiate Basic Life Support
• Promptly report both clinical and non-clinical unusual findings/incidences to the  manager, team leader or physician
• Document all assessment data, investigation results, care given, discussions with the multidisciplinary team, family/patient interactions in an accurate, comprehensive and timely manner
• Dispose of clinical and non-clinical waste safely in accordance with Aga Khan University Hospital Guidelines on waste management.
• Prepare oral gastrografin for CT Abdomen and instruct patients on the frequency of taking the contrast.
• Coordinating booking incases that require nursing attention to ensure that the nursing care is not interfered with.
• Provide safe environment for patients through adherence to infection control practices and other safety policies.
• Be accountable for judicious and efficient use of resources i.e. accurate and timely billing of ward stock drugs and consumables

Requirements:

• KRCHN /BScN from a recognized school of Nursing or University
• Current Licensure with the Nursing council of Kenya
• Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Demonstrate evidence based knowledge of current practices in nursing
• Demonstrate Leadership and management skills

Responsibilities:

• Triage each patient using the CETAS criteria and determines priority of care based on physical, psychological and social needs.
• Identify patients with infectious diseases and initiate appropriate isolation precautions and communicate as appropriate.
• Performs focused assessment of chief complaints of each patient in a timely manner according to established triage guidelines
• Provides professional nursing care for assigned patients in the emergency room
• Complete head to toe assessment and re-assessment of patients to identify their care needs.
• Carry out hemodynamic monitoring to include vital signs, neurological and fluid status; labs and radiological evaluations
• Document all assessment data, investigation results, care given, discussions with the multidisciplinary team, family/patient interactions in an accurate, comprehensive and timely manner
• Administer medication safely, monitor patient responses to medication and promptly report adverse reactions.
• 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 such as insertion of invasive lines
• Carry out pre-operative care for the surgical patients
• Maintain adequate airway management to include oxygen therapy, nebulization and suctioning
• Prepare patients for various investigations including lab and radiological imaging.
• Collect specimens in emergency situations and ensure correct labeling.
• Perform pain assessment and reassessment; and initiate analgesia as per protocol
• Promptly report both clinical and non-clinical unusual findings/incidences to the nurse manager, team leader or physician
• Identify patient and family education needs and implement appropriate teaching
• Provide safe environment for patients through adherence to infection control practices and other safety policies.
• Participate in quality initiatives including clinical care program certification (CCPC)
• Follow discharge procedure according to hospital protocol, and ensure follow up appointments are made appropriately
• Be accountable for judicious use of resources and ensure accurate and timely billing of supplies.
• Care for equipment through cleaning, storage, per shift check of the inventory and timely reporting and follow up of non-functional equipment to the nurse manager
• Participate in unit based continuing education, quality improvement (QI) projects, audits, spot checks and skill checks.

Requirements:

• RN from a recognized school of nursing or University
• Current licensure with the Nursing Council of Kenya
• Certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
• Demonstrate evidence based knowledge of current practices in emergency nursing