About this role
REQUIREMENT FOR APPOINTMENT
- Higher Nursing Diploma in Nephrology
- Diploma in any of the following disciplines: Kenya Registered Community Health Nursing, Kenya Registered Nursing, Kenya Registered Midwifery, Kenya Registered Nursing/Midwifery or Kenya Registered Nursing/Mental Health and Psychiatry from a recognized institution.
- Registration Certificate issued by the Nursing Council of Kenya;
- Valid practicing license from Nursing Council of Kenya;
- Certificate in Computer Application skills from a recognized institution
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Collects pretreatment dialysis data
- Ensuring that dialysis treatments are administered to patients correctly.
- Checking and recording patients’ vitals before, during, and after dialysis treatment.
- Monitoring patients during dialysis treatment to identify any adverse reactions.
- Promptly notify the appropriate medical practitioner of any problems that occur during dialysis treatments.
- Working with the Biomedical team to ensure that dialysis machines and equipment are set up correctly
- Educating patients on dialysis treatment options, kidney disease management, as well as suitable nutrition and exercise regimens.
- Ensure accurate documentation, proper record keeping {and storage for continuity, quality, and legal reference.
- Assist medical staff in the overall care of the patient and to ensure the prescribed treatment is given.
- To perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Charge Nurse from time to time.
Skills
Data