Avenue Hospital was founded in 1995 for the purpose of managing the outpatient department at the Hospital, and to extend medical services to corporate clientele through an innovative concept of Managed Healthcare.
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- Open Jobs
- Cath Lab Technician
- Unit Manager-Executive Wing
- Duty Manager - Nursing
- Cardiac Critical Care Nurse
- Method of Application
- Job TypeFull Time
- QualificationDiploma
- Experience2 years
- LocationNairobi
- Job FieldMedical / Healthcare  , Science 
Job Objective/Purpose
To provide safe and competent general quality care to patients. Treat patients with dignity, respect their privacy and be involved in the decision making related to their care. Always maintaining safe practice and safe environment for the patient.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain Surgical services in accordance with Cath lab Operating Room competency standards.
- Observes and enforces strict standards of asepsis in the Cath. lab.
- Responsible for managing the quality care within the Cath. lab by observing and assisting the team in creating and maintaining a clean, safe, and comfortable environment.
- Takes-care of instruments through checking, cleaning, oiling, reprocessing and storage of instruments as per policy guideline.
- Timely reporting, and follow-up of nonfunctional equipment\instrument to the manager.
- Records all care information concisely, accurately, and completely, in a timely manner, in the appropriate format and on the appropriate forms.
- Practices proper methods of infection prevention and control such as disinfection, observing sterility methods and proper waste disposal
- Assist with transfer of patients in time for operations, and safe transition back to recovery room/ward
- Ensure patients needs are met promptly, and ensure patients safety in a clean and tidy environment
- Works together with cardiologists, nursing team, surgical and anesthetic team during procedures as per hospital protocol
- Ensure all gases and equipment are well set before procedures, ensure clear airway and proper positioning
- Observe vital signs and report abnormalities in patient condition promptly
Person Specification
- Valid BLS and ACLS Certification.
- Diploma in Theatre Technician
- At least two (2) years’ working experience in a similar position
- Working experience in Cath lab setting/ a certificate in patient attendance will be an added advantage
- Mentorship Training is preferred
- Job TypeFull Time
- QualificationBA/BSc/HND
- Experience5 years
- LocationNairobi
- Job FieldMedical / Healthcare 
Job Objective/Purpose
Responsible for ensuring quality care within the unit and must adhere to Avenue Healthcare’s defined policies, protocols, procedures and standards.
Key Responsibilities
- The Nurse in charge will perform the following people management duties as guided by Avenue HR policies and in coordination with the HR Department;
- Efficient staffing - Liaise with the Nursing Services Manager/HR to ensure optimal staff levels including reallocation of staff depending on staffing needs, as well as efficient use of overtimes and locums.
- Identify training gaps and liaise with the Nursing Services Manager/HR to facilitate training.
- Regular staff engagement and monthly staff meetings with documented evidence of attendance eg. minutes
- Reward, recognition and discipline - Ensure that deserving staff are recognized/rewarded and disciplinary action (with proper cause) is undertaken without undue delay and per defined policies
- Ensure staff are well groomed; have their respective uniform, name tags etc
- Ensure that the unit has the following required resources;
- Collaborate with the NSM/HR to ensure that there is an updated locum pool
- Ensure proper inventory of the available equipment on a daily basis and ensure that they are in good working condition. Report any malfunction to Bio-Medical Technician/NSM.
- Ensure the unit is financially viable and demonstrate growth through;
- Offering quality care to patients and ensuring good relationship with stakeholders
- Ensure financial objectives are met by managing costs within budget, timely and accurate billing of drugs and services. Ensure an invoice rejection rate of < 3% by ensuring that proper pre-authorisations and documentation has been done.
- Ensure that Avenue corporate governance policies are adhered to.
- Prevent, detect and report any fraud or criminal activity
- Fully implement internal audit recommendations and attain satisfactory ratings in subsequent audits.
- Read, understand and be conversant with all systems, policies and procedures as outlined in the Hospital Manual especially policies pertaining to provision of medical services i.e. Admission & discharge procedures, nurses’ reports, ward equipment and supplies, emergency protocols etc.
- Review and act on quality indicator reports
- Ensure all sentinel incidents/events are recorded and reported within 24 hours using the provided tools
- Maintain and enforce infection control standards per the hospital manual and observe the infection control bundles (SSI, VAP, CAUTI and CLABSI) where applicable.
- Supervise and offer mentorship to patient attendants and nurses per their job description
- Engaging the multi disciplinary team actively during ward rounds and receive handover reports from the outgoing nurse on shift
- Ensure proper and detailed documentation of patient notes and review; consulting with fellow clinicians, consultants when need be.
- Ensure that all diagnostic requests (lab and radiology) have patient’s clinical information.
- Ensure patients safety following the 6 International Patient Safety Goals (IPSGs) (patient identification, effective communication, safety of high alert medication, ensure correct site procedure and surgery, reduce the risk of healthcare associated infections, reduce the risk of patient harm resulting from falls)
- Provides patient and family education/teaching applicable to the patients medical condition. Discusses patient concerns and answers questions relevant to care.
- Ensure prioritization of patient needs in a documented nursing care plan.
- Keep emergency trolley organized for easy use during resuscitation, drugs and supplies are well stocked, damaged equipment is removed promptly. A checklist should be kept and updated on the 1st and 16th of every month.
- Ensure that doctors/consultants are updated on patient’s progress and critical values in a timely manner
- Provides leadership in improving patient care, maintaining standards of care, directing and teaching personnel in a variety of setting.
- Ensure that all invasive nursing procedures are done under aseptic technique
- Compiling monthly unit reports by 1st of every month.
- Compiling government reports and submitting them by 2nd of every month
- Ensure all the relevant consultants have explained procedures and have obtained consent
- Ensure patient privacy and confidentiality is maintained at all times
- Participate in emergency response
- Drug administration;
- Ensure adherence to the 10 rights of drug administration (right patient, medication, dosage, route, time, documentation, client education, assessment, evaluation and client refusal of treatment)
- Ensure that all new drug orders are submitted to pharmacy promptly and STAT doses given within 30 minutes
- Ensure D.D.A. drugs are safe and register is kept properly per unit requirements
- Ensure all unused drugs are refunded immediately
- Ensure all verbal prescriptions should be signed within 24 hours by the respective doctor.
- Ensure all treatment sheets have information on drug allergies.
- Client satisfaction (patient, consultants and others)- ensure client satisfaction through optimal quality of care, effective communication, timely feedback and escalation of unresolved complaints/concerns, and demonstrate follow-up and improvement.
- Covering the hospital as and when required.
- Any other duty as assigned by your immediate supervisor in line with the job description
Person Specification
- A BSN in nursing and administrative training
- A valid nursing council of Kenya license
- 5 years experience in a managerial role
- COHSASA or other Accreditation experience
- Updated BLS, ACLS/ATLS certificate
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Result Oriented
- Attention to detail
- Job TypeFull Time
- QualificationBA/BSc/HND
- Experience5 years
- LocationNairobi
- Job FieldMedical / Healthcare 
Key Responsibilities
Operational Oversight:
- Coordinate and supervise all operational activities during night shifts, including nursing, administrative, and support staff.
- Ensure compliance with hospital policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements throughout the night.
- Ensure adherence to quality standards.
- Address any issues or concerns promptly and effectively, escalating as necessary to senior management.
- Investigate accidents/untoward incidences at the night and inform the relevant manager.
- Participate in development and implementation of polices for improvement of patient care and safety.
- Ensure equipment uptime of >99% for all clinical and non-clinical equipment.
- Ensure service uptime of >99% for all clinical and non-clinical services.
- Ensure product availability as per service standards.
- Ensure robust enterprise risk management practices
Patient Care:
- Monitor patient care activities to ensure quality standards are met and patient safety is maintained.
- Collaborate with nursing staff to address patient needs and resolve any issues that arise during the night.
- Assist in patient transfers in collaboration with Nursing Services Manager (NSM), Finance and the relevant managers
- Inform the NSM & MSM of high risk and sensitive patients
Emergency Response:
- Act as the primary point of contact for emergencies during coverage, coordinating response efforts and communicating with relevant stakeholders.
- Implement emergency protocols as needed, ensuring a swift and effective response to critical situations.
Staff Management:
- Provide leadership, guidance and managerial support to shift staff, fostering a positive and supportive work environment.
- Conduct regular rounds to assess staff performance, provide feedback, and address any concerns or issues.
- Evaluate workload and staffing levels and where required allocate or re-assign resources to meet demand
- Assist in staff development through bedside teaching, skill checks, mentoring and appraisal
Communication and Collaboration:
- Facilitate communication between night shift staff, other departments, and senior management to ensure seamless coordination of activities.
- Collaborate with senior managers, other duty managers and department heads to address cross-functional challenges and promote organizational objectives.
Person Specification
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Must)
- A valid nursing council of Kenya license
- Valid certification in BLS, ACLS or ATLS
- At least 5 years of nursing experience in a managerial position
- Prior experience managing a large team.
- Proven ability to enact and implement policies and procedures
- Customer focus and results oriented
- Teamwork and result oriented
- Ethical and reliable
- Job TypeFull Time
- QualificationBA/BSc/HND , Diploma
- Experience3 years
- LocationNairobi
- Job FieldMedical / Healthcare 
Job Objective/Purpose
As a member of a multidisciplinary team the post holder will have responsibility for the nursing assessment of patient care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care . In the absence of the Senior Sister / Senior Charge Nurse or Sister/Charge you will effectively and efficiently manage the resources available to care for patients on the shift.
Key Responsibilities
- Using the Nursing Process, organize and coordinate nursing care by prioritising care for the critically ill patients based his/her assessment data.
- Evaluate patients hourly in Cardiac Critical Unit e.g. their overall health status, to include vital signs etc. and act swiftly according to the findings.
- Perform various nursing procedures as outlined in the Nursing Council Procedure Manual.
- Perform diagnostic tests such as electrocardiograms, echocardiograms, stress tests, Holter monitors, and other tests to evaluate heart function.
- Prepare patients for surgery pre-operatively to include cleaning and disinfection of surgical sites, administration of pre-operative medications, etc.
- Administer routine intravenous medications as per the set time ordered by the physician/surgeon.
- Perform diagnostic tests such as electrocardiograms (EKGs), echocardiograms (ECHOs), stress tests, Holter monitors, and other tests to evaluate heart function.
- Provide and ensure appropriate health teaching and emotional support to all patients, their families, and visitors, to include treatment options while maintaining confidentiality of patients’ information.
- Do accurate documentation and keep proper records of all of his/her patients.
- Provide effective cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
- Maintain and practice infection prevention guidelines at all times.
- Ensure safety in the work-place by maintaining a clean, safe, and pleasant environment.
- Set and monitor medical equipment and devices such as cardiac monitors, mechanical ventilators, alarms, oxygen delivery equipment, etc. to enable correct response to the patients’ conditions at all times.
- Support Charge Nurse in administrative roles as assigned.
- Safeguard hospital’s and patients’ confidential information and property at all times.
- Report all complaints and incidences to the In-charge as they occur.
- Provide mentorship to junior nurses and students.
- Identify research topics, construct a research plan, and carry out surveys at the operational level.
- Promote effective interpersonal and public relations with team.
- Maintain familiarity with the legal implications of nursing practice and ensure that legal requirements are met.
- Perform any other responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time by Unit’s In-charge or his/her designate, depending on the need and urgency.
Person Specification
- Valid BLS and ACLS Certification.
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing/ Diploma in Community Health Nursing (KRCHN)
- Must have Higher Diploma qualification in Critical Care
- At least 3 years working experience in Cath-lab with post Cardiac Certificate
- Registration with the Nursing Council of Kenya
- Valid practicing license with the Nursing Council
Method of Application
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