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: Prepares consultation rooms, ensuring stocks, linen, basic equipment and stationery are available at all times Perform basic assessment for all patients attending the clinic and designs care which is specific and appropriate to individual needs. Assessment includes measurement of vital signs, height and weight Prepares patient for physician examination and acts as chaperone where necessary Assist the physician with clinic procedures where applicable and performs basic tests such as Glucose test and urinalysis Assesses patient and family education needs and provides appropriate teaching based on their needs Ensure safety of special populations such as paediatric, the elderly, psychiatric and patients with various forms of disabilities Demonstrate awareness of community resources available to patients and assist with referrals when necessary. Observe infection control practices and maintain a clean and safe work environment for staff and patients Participate in data collection and monitoring of clinic’s quality indicators Responsible for safe use of equipment through cleaning, storage, per shift checks of the inventory and timely reporting of nonfunctional equipment to the unit supervisor Participate in unit based continuing education, quality improvement 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 Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) Demonstrate evidence based knowledge of current practices in Medical-Surgical nursing
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Clinical Nurse , Cons Clinic-Dom At Aga Khan University Hospital
Healthcare / Medical
full time
Nairobi
Posted 6 days ago