Applications are invited from qualified candidates for the above position based in Nairobi Kenya. The position holder will report to the Nurse Manager, Maternity
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Responsibilities:
- Complete initial assessment and re-assessment of obstetric mothers and newborn babies to identify their care needs
- Document all assessment data, investigation results, care given, discussions with the multidisciplinary team, family/patient interactions in an accurate, comprehensive and timely manner
- Develop and implement prepartum, intrapartum, post-partum and newborn care plan
- Identify mothers at risk using history, hemodynamic monitoring, labor progression, lab and radiological evaluation, and implement appropriate actions
- Perform and repair episiotomy
- Repair first and second degree tears.
- Carry out and interpret Cardiotocography (CTG) and Non stress test (NST) and act on findings
- Recognize obstetric and neonatal emergencies and involve multidisciplinary team as appropriate
- Initiate timely initial immunizations for new born as per guidelines.
- Care for mothers post-surgical procedures
- Promptly report both clinical and non-clinical unusual findings/incidences
- Identify patient and family education needs and implement appropriate teaching
- Provide safe environment for patients through adherence to infection control practices and other safety policies.
- Participate in quality initiatives including clinical care program certification (CCPC)
- Follow discharge procedure of assigned patients according to hospital protocol, and ensure follow up appointments are made
- Participate in unit based nursing education, quality improvement (QI) projects, audits, spot checks and skill checks
Requirements:
- RN from a recognized school of nursing or University
- Current licensure with the Nursing Council of Kenya
- Certificate in Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Demonstrate evidence-based knowledge of current practices in Obstetric nursing.
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