Clinical Nurse, Surgical Consulting Clinics

About the role

Aga Khan University Hospital (AKUH) is recruiting a Clinical Nurse for its Surgical Consulting Clinics in Nairobi. This is a full-time, on-site position reporting to the Nursing Supervisor of the Clinics Nursing Division. The nurse assesses patients, prepares them for consultations and procedures, and educates patients about their treatment plans.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare consultation rooms so that stocks, linen, basic equipment and stationery are always available.
• Perform basic assessments for every patient (vital signs, height and weight) and design care suited to individual needs.
• Confirm imaging and pathology reports and make sure they are in CARE 2000 before the patient sees the doctor.
• Prepare patients for the physician's examination and act as chaperone where necessary.
• Maintain an orderly, efficient and timely flow of patients.
• Assist the physician with clinic procedures and perform basic tests such as glucose testing and urinalysis.
• Provide wound care and teach patients and families about medications, investigations and follow-up appointments.
• Arrange admissions to the wards when needed and ensure the safety of special populations such as children, the elderly, psychiatric patients and people with disabilities.
• Observe infection control practices, keep the workplace clean and safe, and maintain open communication with patients and the multidisciplinary team.
• Take part in data collection, quality indicator monitoring, unit-based nursing education, quality improvement projects, CCPC, audits, spot checks and skill checks.
• Use resources efficiently, including accurate and timely billing of ward stock, drugs and consumables, and report faulty equipment to the unit supervisor.
• Follow health and safety guidelines and report accidents, incidents, hazards and equipment defects.

Required profile

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Nursing from a recognised school or university.
• Registration with the Nursing Council of Kenya and a valid practising licence.
• Certificate in Basic Life Support (BLS).
• At least 2 years of clinical nursing experience.
• Evidence-based knowledge of current medical-surgical nursing practice.