Dialysis Nurse Job in Nairobi, Kenya

Job Title: Dialysis Nurse (Junior Level)

Nature of Job: Full Time

Industry: Healthcare Services (Hospital)

Salary: Negotiable

Job Location: Nairobi

Summary: Our client, a chain of hospitals with branches all over the country, is looking to employ a dialysis nurse to provide direct and individualized nursing care to patients based on the application of scientific nursing principles and general nursing care.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Primes dialyzer and bloodlines
• Records patients’ medical information and vital signs
• Readies dialysis equipment
• Oversees the dialysis treatment from start to finish
• Cannulates accesses
• Demonstrates the ability to remove femoral shealths & administer medications, including thrombolytics
• Cleans and dresses permanent and temporary catheters
• Monitors patient and adjusts specialized equipment used on patients, and interprets and records information
• Identifies irregular dialysis reactions and notifies appropriate medical team members
• Secures blood works
• Teaches patients and significant others how to manage their illness, by explaining: post-treatment home care needs, diet/nutrition/exercise programs, self-administration of medication, if needed
• Maintains medical inventory
• Provides pre- and post-procedure care to patients within the Hemodialysis Unit
• Performs other position-related duties as assigned, depending on assignment setting

Key Requirements and Skills

• Diploma/Degree in accredited nursing or medical field
• 2 years working experience as a dialysis nurse
• Good work knowledge
• Excellent communication and presentation skills

How to Apply

If you meet the above qualifications, skills and experience send CV to careers@britesmanagement.com

Interviews will be carried out on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted.