Requirements:****
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RN from a recognized school of nursing or university
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Current licensure with the Nursing Council of Kenya
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Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS)
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Demonstrate evidence based knowledge of current practices in theater nursing.
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Ensure complete pre-op assessment including the surgical checklist, nursing documentation and physician’s assessment
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Receive the patient prior to surgery, gets report from the accompanying nurse and performs pre-op checklist.
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Circulate and assist as needed for minor surgeries under supervision
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Ensure effective recovery of stable patients post any form of anaesthesia.
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Assists with intubation and extubation of patient in the Post Anaesthesia Care Unit (PACU) and if required in the Operating Room (OR)
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Communicate with anaesthetist and primary teams regarding patient issues and shifting plans.
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Promptly report both clinical and non-clinical unusual findings to the nurse manager or designee
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Identify patient and family learning needs and initiate appropriate teaching
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Perform pain assessment and initiate analgesia as required
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Ensure that nursing documentation is timely, comprehensive and complete
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Ensure all specimens are properly labelled and delivered to the lab in a timely manner
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Provide safe environment for patients through adherence to infection control practices and other safety policies
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Be able to recognize a patient in a pre-arrest or arrest states and initiate Basic Life Support
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Dispose of clinical and non-clinical waste safely in accordance with Aga Khan University Hospital guidelines on waste management
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Administer medication safely, monitor patient responses to medication and promptly report adverse reactions
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Care of equipment through cleaning, storage, per shift check of the inventory and timely reporting and follow up on non-functional equipment to the nurse manger designee.
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Participate in unit based nursing education, quality improvement (QI) projects, audits, spot checks and skill checks