Aga Khan University Hospitals in Karachi, Pakistan and Nairobi, Kenya are private, not-for-profit institutions providing high quality health care. 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. Our Vision of Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi is to be the premier, tertiary, teaching and referral health care facility in sub-Saharan Africa. â≹For over fifty years, Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi (AKUH) has been taking care of families in East Africa. As a private, not-for-profit hospital, we strive to provide access to quality healthcare to all who need it. At AKUH, patients are our first priority. Our team of medical professionals, faculty and staff are here to provide you and your loved ones with the highest standards of healthcare. We are committed to working together to ensure that you and your family receive outstanding medical services, first-rate facilities and compassionate care. The Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi has set the standard for comprehensive healthcare and modern medical education in East Africa. Our dedicated staff, advanced facilities and state-of-the-art technologies have earned the hospital great reputation as a leading medical institution and teaching hospital in the region, and beyond. Patients benefit from our unique team-based approach to carâ≹e, which enables you to benefit from the diverse expertise of our entire team of medical professionals. As the teaching hospital for Aga Khan UniversityâÂÂs Medical College and School of Nursing and Midwifery, we practice an evidence-based approach to medicine, driven by the cutting-edge research conducted by our experienced faculty members. Our approach to care is guided by our core principles of Quality, Access, Impact and Relevance.â≹Responsibilities: Conduct head to toe assessment before procedure to identify care needs and plan effective nursing interventions to meet those needs Ascertain patient readiness for procedure using a checklist i.e. confirms consent, IV access, and Vital signs Confirm equipment are clean and in working order before start of the procedure Assist the physician during the procedure either as a scrub or circulating nurse Administer IV medication and fluids as prescribed Monitor patients during procedure, ensuring patient safety, stability and dignity is maintained throughout the procedure Provide post procedure care and assesses patient’s readiness for discharge from the unit Maintain accurate record of patient’s condition, procedures and medications. Ensure discharge instructions from Endoscopy Unit are clear and documented, and hands over the patients to the floors or their families Provide safe environment for patients through adherence to infection control practices, timely safety checks on oxygen source, suction and other equipment used in the unit Take accountability for efficient use of consumables and practices judicious stock control at all times i.e. accurate and timely billing of used CSSD items and unit drugs Responsible for safe use of equipment through cleaning, storage, per shift checks of the inventory and timely reporting of non-functional equipment to the unit supervisor Participate in unit based continuing education and monitoring of identified unit based quality indicators Participate in unit based nursing education, quality improvement (QI) projects, clinical care program certification (CCPC), 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
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