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.