The Renal Nurse at Nanyuki Hospital plays a vital role in providing specialized, compassionate, and high-quality care to patients with kidney disease, especially those undergoing dialysis. The ideal candidate is clinically skilled, patient-centered, and committed to delivering safe, efficient, and effective dialysis services while supporting positive patient outcomes.

• Assess, monitor, and evaluate patients' vital signs, fluid status, medical history, and laboratory results relevant to renal function.
• Prepare, initiate, monitor, and terminate hemodialysis and/or peritoneal dialysis treatments in line with established protocols.
• Manage dialysis access devices (fistulas, grafts, and catheters), ensuring proper care and early identification of complications.
• Respond promptly to dialysis-related complications such as hypotension, bleeding, cramps, clotting, and infections.
• Administer prescribed medications and manage fluid removal and ultrafiltration goals accurately.
• Educate patients and families on dialysis procedures, dietary guidelines, fluid restrictions, and medication adherence.
• Document patient assessments, treatment details, observations, and interventions clearly and accurately.
• Ensure adherence to quality control measures, infection prevention standards, and renal unit safety protocols.
• Collaborate with Medical officers, Physicians, nephrologists, dietitians, pharmacists, and other healthcare personnel to support patient care plans.
• Provide emotional, psychosocial, and professional support to patients throughout their dialysis journey.
• Participate in continuous learning, training, and mentoring of junior staff and trainees.