Healthcare and MedicalFull-TimeJunior-level(1-2 yrs)
Job Description
St. Francis Community Hospital is seeking a qualified Renal Nurse to deliver high-quality, patient-centered nursing care within our renal unit. The Renal Nurse will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized nursing care for patients with kidney disease, with a focus on safely providing haemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis treatments while maintaining infection control standards.
Responsibilities
Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized nursing care for patients with kidney disease.
Safely prepare, operate, and monitor haemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis treatments.
Monitor patients before, during, and after dialysis, recognizing and responding promptly to complications or emergencies.
Administer prescribed medications and intravenous therapies in accordance with clinical protocols.
Educate patients and their families on kidney disease, dialysis treatment, medication adherence, nutrition, vascular access care, and lifestyle modifications.
Maintain dialysis equipment and ensure infection prevention and control standards are consistently followed.
Document patient assessments, treatments, and outcomes accurately and promptly.
Collaborate with nephrologists, dietitians, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals to deliver comprehensive patient care.
Participate in quality improvement initiatives, clinical audits, and continuous professional development activities.
Qualifications and Requirements
Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Nursing from a recognized institution.
Valid nursing registration and current practicing license.
Higher Diploma or specialized training in Renal Nursing is an added advantage.
Minimum of 2 years' experience in a renal or dialysis unit is preferred.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification is an added advantage.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit and address their applications, enclosing a detailed CV and cover letter only, to careers.stfch@gmail.com or careers@stfrancishospital.or.ke so as to be received by 14th August 2026. Applicants MUST indicate current & expected consolidated salary in their application.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit and address their applications, ENCLOSING A DETAILED CV, AND COVER LETTER ONLY to careers.stfch@gmail.com or careers@stfrancishospital.or.ke so as to be received by 14th August 2026. Applicants MUST INDICATE CURRENT & EXPECTED CONSOLIDATED SALARY in their application.
