Nurse Navigator, Department of Haematology/Onclogy at Aga Khan University Hospital
Aga Khan University
- Nairobi
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Assess patients upon initial encounter and periodically throughout navigation, matching unmet needs with appropriate services, referrals and support services e.g. providers, dietetics, social work, finance teams etc.
- Facilitate timely scheduling of appointments, diagnostic testing, and procedures to expedite the plan of care and promote continuity of care.
- Participate in coordination of the plan of care with the multidisciplinary team, promoting timely follow-up on treatment and supportive care recommendations.
- Act as a liaison and builds trusting relationships with patients, families, and caregivers through effective communication and listening skills.
- Act as a liaison and build a trusting relationship with all of the operational touch points and staff in the He-Onc clinic and thus be the go-to person for any disruption to the smooth and efficient flow of the clinic and the patient experience.
- RN from a recognized school of nursing or University.
- Current licensure with the Nursing Council of Kenya.
- Post Graduate Diploma in Oncology will be an added advantage.
- Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS).
- Minimum 4 years of clinical nursing experience in an acute care hospital, two of which must have been in oncology/chemotherapy unit.
- Demonstrated evidence-based knowledge of current practices in Oncology nursing.
- Experience in out-patient clinic operations.
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