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.