Vacancy title:
Project Nurse, Mother Child Health (MCH) Department - Readvertised
Jobs at:
Aga Khan University HospitalDeadline of this Job:
Friday, May 12 2023
Summary
Date Posted:Friday, May 12 2023, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
JOB DETAILS:
Reporting to the Unit Manager, the successful candidate will provide Vaccination services to hospital clients. S/he will assist in all project activities such as triaging, vaccinating, documentation, and responding to emergencies when they arise.
Responsibilities:
1. Performs objective assessment for all patients who come to get vaccinated. Assessment includes measurement of vital signs, height and weight
2. Triage clients appropriately
3. Assesses patient and family education needs and provides appropriate teaching based on their needs
4. Ensures safety of special populations such as paediatric, the elderly, psychiatric and patients with various forms of disabilities
5. Demonstrate awareness of community resources available to patients and assists with referrals when necessary.
6. Observes infection control practices and maintains a clean and safe work environment for staff and patients
7. Maintains open communication with the patient and the multidisciplinary team in the clinics to ensure customer satisfaction
8. Participates in data collection and monitoring of clinic’s quality indicators
9. Is accountable for judicious and efficient use of resources
10. Responsible for safe use of equipment through cleaning, storage, per shift checks of the inventory and timely reporting of nonfunctional equipment to the unit supervisor
11. Ensure compliance with health and safety guidelines for staff and patients, reporting any accidents, incidents, hazards or equipment defects in accordance with laid down policies
12. Provide safe environment for patients through adherence to infection control practices and other safety policies while administering the vaccinations
13. Participates in unit based continuing education, quality improvement (QI) projects, Clinical Care Program Certification (CCPC), audits, spot checks and skill checks.
Requirements:
1. Registered Nurse from a recognized School of Nursing or University
2. Current licensure with the Nursing Council of Kenya
3. Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS)
4. Excellent written and Verbal communication skills
5. Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team
6. Demonstrate Critical thinking and Analytical skills
7. Demonstrate proactivity and ability to work with minimum supervision.
Closing Date: 12/04/2023
Education Requirement:No Requirements
Job Experience:No Requirements
Work Hours: 8
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