Clinical Nurse, Paediatrics A&E at Aga Khan University Hospital
Aga Khan University
- Kenya
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Triage each patient using the PCETAS criteria and determine priority of care based on physical, psychological and social needs
- Identify patients with infectious diseases and initiate appropriate isolation precautions and communicate as appropriate
- Perform focused assessment of chief complaints of each patient in a timely manner according to established triage guidelines
- Provide professional nursing care for assigned patients in the emergency room
- 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
- Prepare for and assist physicians to perform various procedures such as insertion of invasive lines
- Prepare patients for various investigations including lab and radiological imaging
- Collect specimens in emergency situations and ensure correct labeling.
- 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
- 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
- RN from a recognized School of Nursing or University
- Current licensure with the Nursing Council of Kenya
- Certification in European Paediatric Life Support (EPLS)
- Demonstrate evidence-based knowledge of current practices in emergency nursing
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team
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