The Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi in conjunction with the Aga Khan Health Service in Uganda invites applications for the following position to be based in Kampala, Uganda.

The Registered Nurse working in the Dialysis Unit is responsible for planning, organizing, implementing, and evaluating care of patient with acute and chronic kidney injuries who are undergoing Hemodialysis or Peritoneal Dialysis. The RN coordinates, delegates, and provides direct nursing care for patients by working cooperatively with patients, family members, and all patient care team members

• Performs assessment of patients pre, during and post dialysis 
• Interprets assessment data in order to determine, together with the physician, the correct treatment plan
• Oversees the preparation of the delivery system, dialysate bath, and dialyzer and confirms that all mandatory alarm tests on the dialyzer and equipment are performed
• Conducts pre-dialysis patient assessment including obtaining patient vital signs and assessing the patient' s vascular access, laboratory findings, and the patient' s general health
• Performs dialysis from start to finish, monitors patient reaction to treatment
• Conducts post dialysis assessment and patient discharge by evaluating treatment, documenting medication administration utilizing the appropriate protocols, assessing condition of vascular access, discharging the patient when vital signs are stable, and documenting and recording patient treatment data
• Verifies that patients are taking all prescribed medications and performs medication reconciliation.
• Documents findings of patient assessments and interventions and advises providers of any significant change in the patient's condition and other pertinent information
• Assesses, prepares, and cannulates a patient' s vascular access (including needle insertion in arteriovenous fistula or grafts for aseptic connection with dialysis equipment).
• Provides patient education/teaching applicable to the patient' s medical condition.
• Oversees/performs disassembly and disinfection of dialysis