May 15, Aga Khan University Hospital Operating Theatre & Recovery Nurse- Temporary Jobs in Kenya

Introduction

Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi is a private not-for-profit teaching hospital that provides tertiary and secondary level healthcare services. It is the first hospital in East Africa to be accredited by the Joint Commission International from the USA. The University Hospital has been providing high quality care for the people of East Africa and beyond for over 60 years.

Applications are invited from qualified candidates for the above position based in Nairobi Kenya. The position holder will report to the OR/ Theatre Manager.

Responsibilities:

Ensures complete pre-op assessment including the surgical checklist, nursing documentation and Physician’s assessment

Receives the patient prior to surgery, gets report from the accompanying nurse and performs pre-op checklist.

Serves as the communication liaison to family and members of the operating team

Familiar with procedures in operating room and PACU routines and area specific assignments.

Circulate and assist as needed for surgical procedures

Scrub for surgical procedures in the operating room independently.

Prepare operating room for patient/procedure

Ensure effective recovery of patients post any form of anesthesia.

Assists with intubation and extubation of patient in the recovery room (RR) and in the operating room (OR).

Communicates with anesthetists and primary teams regarding patient issues and shifting plans.

Facilitates safe transfer of patient to alternate level of care as appropriate.

Promptly reports both clinical and non-clinical unusual findings/incidences to the nurse manager or designee

Identify patient and family learning needs and initiate appropriate teaching.

Ensures safety checks are performed to ensure correct patient and correct procedure is performed

Perform pain assessment and initiate analgesia as required

Records all care information concisely, accurately and completely, in a timely manner, in the appropriate format and on the appropriate forms

Coordinates theater list with concerned OR coordinator.

Ensure all specimens are properly labeled and delivered to the lab in a timely manner

Provide safe environment for patients through adherence to infection control practices and other safety policies.

Be able to recognize a patient in a pre- arrest or arrest states, and initiate Basic Life Support

Dispose of clinical and non-clinical waste safely in accordance with Aga Khan University Hospital Guidelines on waste management

Administer medication safely, monitor patient responses to medication and promptly report adverse reactions.

Be accountable for judicious and efficient use of resources i.e. accurate and timely billing of equipment and consumables .

Care for equipment through cleaning, storage, per shift check of the inventory and timely reporting_and follow up of nonfunctional equipment to the nurse m nager or designee

Assist in orientation of new nurses and mentoring of junior nursing staff and students

Occasionally shift leads under supervision of senior RN

Participates in unit based continuing education, quality improvement (QI) projects, Clinical Care Program Certification (CCPC), audits, spot checks and skill checks.

Can be assigned to assist in medical surgical unit

Skills and qualifications

In-depth knowledge of surgical operation procedures

Highly skilled at assessing patients prior to surgery and providing them with perioperative care

Extensive knowledge of aseptic and sterile techniques

Ability to collaborate with surgeons and other healthcare professionals

Solid understanding of patient health and safety standards

Excellent organizational skills

Requirements:

RN from a recognized school of nursing or university

Current licensure with the Nursing Council of Kenya

Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS)

Higher Diploma in Peri-operative Theatre Nursing is an added advantage

Demonstrate evidence based knowledge of current practices in theater nursing.

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; Aga Khan University Hospital Operating Theatre & Recovery Nurse- Temporary Jobs in Kenya

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