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Aga Khan University Hospital in Nairobi, Kenya, is a private, not-for-profit institution dedicated to providing high-quality healthcare. It serves as a principal site for clinical training for the University's Medical College and School of Nursing and Midwifery in East Africa, embodying a vision of excellence in patient care, education, and research.
This is a unique opportunity to provide compassionate, patient- and family-centered care in a home setting, enhancing accessibility and continuity of care for paediatric patients.
Locum Paediatric Nurse, Home Health Services – Aga Khan University Hospital
Company Overview
Aga Khan University Hospital in Nairobi, Kenya, is a private, not-for-profit institution offering high-quality healthcare. It is a key training site for medical and nursing professionals in East Africa, committed to delivering excellent patient care.
Job Overview
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Employment Type: Contract (Locum)
Deadline: June 30, 2025
💰 Salary: Not specified
Job Summary
The Locum Paediatric Nurse for Home Health Services at Aga Khan University Hospital will provide compassionate, safe, ethical, patient- and family-centered, culturally congruent, and evidence-based care to paediatric patients in their homes. This role involves comprehensive nursing assessments, patient advocacy, exquisite care-coordination, routine medication administration, and supportive care measures under clinical supervision, aiming to enhance quality of life and improve patient outcomes.
Responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive patient and environmental assessments related to home health needs.
- Develop care plans in consultation with the clinician.
- Coordinate and implement care delivery while anticipating patient care needs across the continuum, utilizing the nursing process (assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation).
- Provide nursing care, administer medication, and perform routine clinical procedures (including vital signs, I/V cannulation, access ports, IV drug/fluid administration, phlebotomy, collection and handling of specimens, etc.) according to program policies within the prescribed plan, in the home setting.
- Monitor the patient's physiological, physical, and emotional response to treatment and identify patterns and trends. Able to pick up early warning signs and seek immediate support.
- Evaluate patient’s response to plan of care and work in collaboration with the primary clinician to make any needed adjustments.
- Support the patient and family (including psychosocial support) through disease progression, symptom management, advanced care planning, and life closure, as appropriate.
- Identify learning needs of the patient and families and educate them by adapting to patient and family learning style utilizing the teach-back method.
- Fulfil safety and regulatory requirements: Perform initial and routine safety checks to ensure compliance and to assess and maintain a safe environment for patients, families, and staff in accordance with regulatory and institutional health standards.
- Ensure appropriate handling and disposal of biological and hazardous specimens/materials.
- Oversee inventory management and facilitate maintenance of clinical supplies.
- Ensure all near-misses, accidents, incidents, and complaints are reported and to assist in the timely investigation and closure of same.
- Manage and maintain patient records for each visit.
Requirements
- KRCHN/BScN from a recognized school of nursing or University.
- Current licensure with the Nursing Council of Kenya.
- Certification in European Paediatric Advanced Life Support (EPLS).
- Minimum requirement of 3 years’ continuous clinical experience in medical surgical Nursing.
- Experience in oncology, home care, and/or palliative care is preferred.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Compassionate
and empathetic approach to patient care. - Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should apply directly through the Aga Khan University Hospital careers portal: (Click "Apply Now button below" to Apply)
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