Job Description
Job Title: Renal Nurse
Reports To: CHIEF NURSING OFFICER
Location: Plainsview Hospital Ruiru
Job Purpose:
To deliver safe, effective, and specialized renal nursing care by managing hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis patients, ensuring clinical stability,adherence to infection prevention protocols, and optimal patient outcomes, while ensuring compliance with clinical governance frameworks including Ministry of Health regulations, SafeCare, and ISO standards and in alignment with Plainsview Hospital’s strategic objectives on quality, patient safety, quality of care, duty of care obligations, operational efficiency, and improved clinical outcomes.
I. Key Responsibilities
ï· Dialysis Care & Clinical Management: The role ensures safe delivery of
hemodialysis and/or peritoneal dialysis by preparing, initiating, monitoring, and
completing dialysis sessions in accordance with prescribed treatment plans and
clinical protocols.
ï· Patient Monitoring & Complication Management: The role ensures
continuous monitoring of patient vitals and clinical status before, during, and after
dialysis, and promptly identifies, manages, and escalates complications such as
hypotension, cramps, and disequilibrium syndrome.
ï· Dialysis Equipment Operation & Safety: The role ensures proper operation,
troubleshooting, and safe use of dialysis machines and related equipment to
maintain treatment accuracy and patient safety.
ï· Infection Prevention & Control (IPC): The role ensures strict adherence to IPC
protocols in all dialysis procedures, vascular access handling, and equipment
usage to minimize infection risks.
ï· Patient Education & Counseling: The role ensures effective patient and family
education on renal disease management, dietary restrictions, fluid control,
medication adherence, and home care practices.
ï· Clinical Documentation & Reporting: The role ensures accurate and timely
documentation of dialysis sessions, patient progress, incidents, and treatment
outcomes in compliance with hospital standards.
ï· Multidisciplinary Collaboration: The role ensures coordination with
nephrologists, dieticians, and other healthcare professionals to provide
comprehensive renal care.
ï· Quality Improvement & Clinical Audits: The role participates in renal audits,
quality improvement initiatives, and patient outcome reviews to enhance service
delivery and clinical performance.
ï· Consumables & Equipment Management: The role ensures proper handling,
storage, and accountability of dialysis consumables and equipment to maintain
availability and prevent wastage.
ï· Incident Reporting, Escalation and Risk Management: Ensure all clinical and
operational incidents are promptly reported and escalated in accordance with
hospital protocols.
ï· Emergency Response Support: The role ensures readiness to support
emergency renal interventions and critical care situations within the unit.
Strategic Program Responsibilities
The Renal Nurse will support implementation of hospital strategic priorities by ensuring
excellence in renal care delivery, patient safety, infection prevention, clinical outcomes,
and operational efficiency in alignment with hospital quality frameworks and regulatory
standards.
ï· Clinical Outcomes & Patient Recovery: Ensures delivery of effective dialysis
care that improves patient stability and supports recovery outcomes.
ï· Infection Prevention & Control (IPC): Ensures strict adherence to IPC
standards to minimize dialysis-related infections.
ï· Patient Safety, Duty of Care & Clinical Accountability: Ensures delivery of
safe, competent, and timely clinical care in line with professional duty of care
obligations, including early identification of risks, appropriate escalation, and
adherence to clinical protocols.
ï· Quality & Clinical Governance: Ensures compliance with clinical standards,
protocols, and audit requirements.
ï· Patient Experience & Education: Enhances patient satisfaction through
effective care delivery and patient education.
ï· Operational Efficiency & Service Flow: Ensures timely dialysis sessions and
reduced delays in service delivery.
ï· Multidisciplinary Care Integration: Ensures seamless coordination with clinical
teams to support holistic patient management.
Requirements
Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (KRCHN / BScN)
ï· Post-basic training or certification in Renal Nursing / Dialysis Nursing
ï· Valid Nursing Council of Kenya (NCK) practicing license
ï· Minimum 2–3 years’ experience in a dialysis/renal unit
ï· Registered with the Nursing Council of Kenya (NCK)
ï· Renal nursing certification (mandatory)
ï· ACLS and BLS Certification
