Locum Nurse - Woundcare

Aga Khan University Hospitals in Karachi, Pakistan, and Nairobi, Kenya, are private, not-for-profit institutions dedicated to providing high-quality healthcare. These main hospitals serve as primary sites for clinical training for the University's Medical Colleges and Schools of Nursing and Midwifery across Pakistan and East Africa.

The Locum Nurse specializing in Woundcare at Aga Khan University Hospital in Nairobi is tasked with providing extensive wound management, including assessment, reassessment, and care for patients presenting with both acute and chronic wounds. This role requires the application of current wound management principles, the development of effective skin care programs to prevent breakdowns, and the continuous evaluation and revision of patient care plans based on treatment response. A key aspect of the position involves educating patients and their families on pain management techniques, wound care, and ostomy care, including pre and post-operative guidance. The nurse will also serve as a valuable resource for physicians, nursing staff, and other hospital personnel, offering in-service training on wound prevention, care, ostomy care, and incontinence. Additionally, the role involves maintaining up-to-date knowledge of medications, evaluating clinical products, and ensuring accurate and timely documentation of all patient interactions and care provided.

1. Conduct thorough wound assessments, reassessments, and manage wounds for all patients.
2. Apply current wound management principles when caring for patients with acute and chronic wounds.
3. Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of wound staging systems.
4. Develop and implement skin care programs to prevent skin breakdowns in patients.
5. Adjust patient care plans based on treatment response and evaluate overall effectiveness.
6. Utilize appropriate pain management techniques and educate patients and their families on pain management strategies.
7. Provide education to patients undergoing surgery that results in an ostomy, including pre and post-operative assessments.
8. Maintain knowledge of medications and their correct administration based on patient age and clinical condition.
9. Act as a resource for physicians, nursing, and other hospital staff, providing in-service training on wound prevention, wound care, ostomy care, and incontinence.
10. Communicate effectively and clearly with nurse managers, nursing staff, and physicians.
11. Consult with other healthcare professionals/departments to ensure an interdisciplinary approach to patient needs.
12. Participate in professional development through seminars, conferences, and continuing education in wound prevention, management, and ostomies, staying current with advancements.
13. Evaluate and recommend clinical products available on the market.
14. Accurately and comprehensively document all assessment data, investigation results, care provided, and interactions with the multidisciplinary team, family, and patient.
15. Perform pain assessments and reassessments, initiating analgesia according to protocol.
16. Promptly report unusual clinical and non-clinical findings or incidents to the nurse manager, team leader, or physician.
17. Identify patient and family education needs and implement appropriate teaching.
18. Recognize patients in pre-arrest or arrest states and initiate Basic Life Support.
19. Ensure a safe patient environment by adhering to infection control practices and safety policies.

1. Hold a KRCHN /BScN qualification from a recognized School of Nursing or University.
2. Possess current licensure with the Nursing Council of Kenya.
3. Have a Certificate in Basic Life Support (BLS).
4. A Certificate in Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurse (CWOCN) is preferred.
5. Minimum of six (6) years of experience in an acute care hospital setting.
6. Demonstrate evidence-based knowledge of current practices in Medical-Surgical nursing.
7. Exhibit strong leadership and management skills.