JOB PURPOSE

Ensure high-quality clinical care to all patients through provision of effective nursing services as a Registered Nursing Officer.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES


Maintain the highest possible standard of client care by adhering to the hospital standard treatment protocols and guidelines.
Identify obstetric complications and institute appropriate and timely interventions.
Effective monitoring and evaluation of patients admitted in the maternity ward.
Administer medication and perform medical procedures within prevailing Hospital guidelines and protocols.
Ensure outstanding client experience.
Counsel and prepare mothers for labor, childbirth and postpartum.
Monitor and manage pregnant mothers during labor and childbirth and ensure timely intervention in case of emergency.
Conducting safe deliveries
Provide care for mothers and new-born after birth.
Ensure proper documentation in partograph.
Educate and support mothers in breastfeeding and care for the new-born.
Follow through investigations and procedures ordered by doctors during ward rounds.
Provide comprehensive client counselling e.g., reproductive health, HIV, vaccination, pap smear &
Ensure maintenance and availability of medical equipment in the doctors’ and nursing room.
Professionally and timely prepare and present regular nursing reports.


MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS/ QUALIFICATIONS


A registered midwife - Kenya Registered Midwife (KRM) or Kenya Registered Nurse Midwife (KRM/N) or a Registered Nurse with Bachelors (BScN) 
A bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution will be an added advantage.
Must be registered by the Nursing Council of Kenya with a Valid Practicing License
Experience - 2 years of experience in a busy maternity or its equivalent 
Must have Valid BLS/EMONC/ALSO/ETAT+ and ACLS certificates 


KEY JOB REQUIREMENTS


Excellent clinical acumen.
Excellent customer service skills.
Effective communication skills - listening, oral and written.
Good interpersonal skills and a team player.
Problem solving, conflict resolution and crisis management skills.