Aga Khan University Hospital Clinical Nurse, Maternity Jobs in Kenya

Aga Khan University Hospital Clinical Nurse, Maternity Jobs in Kenya

Introduction

Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi is a private not-for-profit teaching hospital that provides tertiary and secondary level healthcare services. It is the first hospital in East Africa to be accredited by the Joint Commission International from the USA. The University Hospital has been providing high quality care for the people of East Africa and beyond for over 60 years.

Applications are invited from qualified candidates for the above position based in Nairobi Kenya. The position holder will report to the Nursing Manager, Maternity.

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

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; Aga Khan University Hospital Clinical Nurse, Maternity Jobs in Kenya

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