Locum Wound Care Nurse

About the role

Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi, a private not-for-profit teaching hospital accredited by the Joint Commission International, is hiring a locum wound care nurse. The position is based in Nairobi and reports to the Nursing Manager of the A&E Department Nursing Division.

Key responsibilities

• Perform wound assessment, reassessment and wound management for all patients, using current wound management principles and knowledge of wound staging systems.
• Develop skin care programmes to prevent skin breakdown and revise plans of care according to patient response.
• Use appropriate pain management techniques and educate patients and families about pain control.
• Educate patients undergoing surgery that results in an ostomy, and give pre- and post-operative assessments and education.
• Know medications and their correct administration according to age and clinical condition.
• Act as a resource person for physicians, nurses and other staff, giving in-services on wound prevention, wound care, ostomy care and incontinence.
• Document assessment data, investigations, care given and multidisciplinary discussions accurately and promptly.
• Recognise pre-arrest or arrest states and initiate Basic Life Support, and follow infection control and safety policies.
• Attend seminars and continuing education, participate in professional societies and recommend clinical products.

Required profile

• KRCHN or BScN from a recognised nursing school or university.
• Current licensure with the Nursing Council of Kenya.
• Certificate in Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Certificate in Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing (CWOCN) preferred.
• At least six years' experience in an acute care hospital.
• Evidence-based knowledge of medical-surgical nursing practice, leadership and management skills.