22 Feb 2024

Clinical Nurse, Radiology at Aga Khan University Hospital

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Job Description

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.

Responsibilities:

  • Carry out patient assessment and re-assessment for both adult and paediatric patients.
  • Provide nursing care as per approved policies and procedures to meet patient care needs.
  • Carry out hemodynamic monitoring for Paediatric and adult patients undergoing interventional procedures
  • Identify patient and family education needs and implement appropriate teaching
  • Administer medication andĀ contrast media safely to both adult and pediatric patients, monitor patient responses to medication and promptly report adverse reactions.
  • Carry out pre and post procedure care for all patients undergoing interventional procedures and sedation.
  • Prepare patients for certain radiological examinations such as micturating cystourethrogram.
  • Setting up for procedures in fluoroscopy room and assist the radiologist in various interventional procedures in the unit.
  • Maintain adequate airway management to include oxygen therapy and suctioning during sedation.
  • Ensuring that patients who have undergone procedures under anesthesia or sedation are closely observed until they recover from the effects or handed over to the nursing staff in the ward.
  • Be able to recognize a patient in a pre- arrest or arrest states, and to initiate Basic Life Support
  • Promptly report both clinical and non-clinical unusual findings/incidences to theĀ  manager, team leader or physician
  • Document all assessment data, investigation results, care given, discussions with the multidisciplinary team, family/patient interactions in an accurate, comprehensive and timely manner
  • Dispose of clinical and non-clinical waste safely in accordance with Aga Khan University Hospital Guidelines on waste management.
  • Prepare oral gastrografin for CT Abdomen and instruct patients on the frequency of taking the contrast.
  • Coordinating booking incases that require nursing attention to ensure that the nursing care is not interfered with.
  • Provide safe environment for patients through adherence to infection control practices and other safety policies.
  • Be accountable for judicious and efficient use of resources i.e. accurate and timely billing of ward stock drugs and consumables

Requirements:

  • KRCHN /BScN 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 nursing
  • Demonstrate Leadership and management skills




Method of Application

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Closing Date : 7 March. 2024





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