Nurse

Key Duties and Responsibilities Maternal Care - Provide quality antenatal, intrapartum, and postnatal nursing care. - Monitor the condition of mothers throughout pregnancy, labour, delivery, and the postnatal period. - Conduct nursing assessments and develop appropriate care plans. - Identify high-risk pregnancies and promptly escalate cases for medical review. - Assist in normal deliveries and support emergency obstetric interventions within the scope of practice. Newborn Care - Provide immediate newborn assessment and essential newborn care. - Monitor newborn growth and wellbeing. - Promote exclusive breastfeeding and educate mothers on newborn care. - Identify neonatal complications and facilitate timely referrals. Family Planning and Health Education - Provide family planning counselling and services. - Educate mothers and families on maternal nutrition, birth preparedness, breastfeeding, immunization, and postnatal care. - Promote safe motherhood practices and reproductive health education. Clinical Care - Administer prescribed medications and treatments safely. - Monitor patients' vital signs and document clinical observations accurately. - Maintain complete and accurate patient records. - Participate in ward rounds and multidisciplinary patient care. Infection Prevention and Control - Adhere to infection prevention and control protocols. - Maintain a clean and safe clinical environment. - Ensure proper handling and disposal of medical waste. - Observe universal precautions at all times. Emergency Response - Respond promptly to obstetric and neonatal emergencies. - Initiate emergency interventions within professional scope. - Coordinate referrals where specialized care is required. Quality Assurance - Ensure compliance with nursing and midwifery standards. - Participate in clinical audits, quality improvement initiatives, and maternal death reviews where applicable. - Report incidents and adverse events according to institutional procedures. Collaboration and Teamwork - Work collaboratively with doctors, clinical officers, nutritionists, laboratory personnel, and other healthcare providers. - Participate in departmental meetings, continuous medical education (CME), and staff training. - Mentor junior staff and nursing students where applicable. Other Duties - Participate in outreach maternal and child health activities as assigned. - Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor that are consistent with the role.

Qualifications and Experience - Diploma in Kenya Registered Community Health Nursing (KRCHN), Diploma in Nursing (Midwifery), or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution. - Minimum of two (2) years' experience in a maternity, labour, and delivery unit or a similar healthcare setting. - Experience in maternal and newborn care in a busy health facility is preferred. Statutory and Professional Requirements - Valid registration with the Nursing Council of Kenya (NCK). - Possession of a valid NCK Practising Licence. - Valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; Emergency Obstetric and Newborn Care (EmONC) training is an added advantage. - Compliance with all Ministry of Health and Nursing Council of Kenya regulations. Knowledge, Skills and Competencies - Sound knowledge of maternal, newborn, and reproductive health care. - Competence in labour monitoring and safe delivery practices. - Ability to recognize and manage obstetric emergencies within scope of practice. - Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills. - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. - Compassionate and patient-centred approach to care. - Good record-keeping and documentation skills. - Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism. - Strong teamwork and collaboration skills. - Ability to work independently and under pressure. - Willingness to work rotating shifts, weekends, public holidays, and respond to emergencies. Core Competencies - Integrity and professionalism. - Compassion and empathy. - Accountability and reliability. - Teamwork and collaboration. - Attention to detail. - Effective communication. - Patient-centred service. - Problem-solving and sound clinical judgement. - Adaptability and resilience.