Responsibilities:
Complete initial assessment and re-assessment of obstetric mothers and new-born 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
Develops and implements prepartum, intrapartum, post-partum and new born care plan
Proficient in Management of labour, delivery and third stage
Ability to perform and repair episiotomy
Ability to repair first and second degree tears
Carry out and interpret Cardiotocography (CTG) and Non Stress Test (NST) and act on findings
Administers safely and is knowledgeable about medications routinely used in obstetrics
Is able to recognize obstetric and neonatal emergencies and involve multidisciplinary team as appropriate
Initiates timely initial immunizations for new borns as per guidelines
Proficiency in caring for mothers’ post- surgical procedures
Perform timely safety checks on equipment as per policy guidelines
Requirements:
KRCHN/KRM/BScN from a recognized school of Nursing or University
Current Licensure with the Nursing council of Kenya
Certificate in Basic Life Support (BLS)
Certification in advanced life support in obstetrics ( ALSO)
Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in an acute care hospital.
Demonstrate evidence based knowledge of current practices in Obstetric nursing
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