Maternity Nurse In Charge Job, Current Medical Jobs In Kenya 2023,
JOB PURPOSE
Ensure high-quality maternity services to all patients through provision of effective nursing services Oversee delivery room services, antenatal, postnatal, and Newborn unit.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Effective monitoring and evaluation of patients admitted in the maternity ward.
- Implement the highest possible standard of client care by participating in setting up and upholding of the hospital standard protocols and guidelines.
- Ensure quality critical care services for newborn infants (NICU).
- Provide leadership and direction as well as implementation of hospital objectives within the maternity units.
- Motivate and empower staff to perform to their optimum
- Ensure an outstanding client experience.
- Educate and support mothers in breastfeeding and care of the new-born.
- Formulate comprehensive nurses’ duty rosters to ensure 24hr coverage of the Maternity Ward.
Qualifications
- BScN, KRCHN or (KRN/KRM).
- Maternity experience of 5 years and above with at least two years as in charge.
- Must be registered by the Nursing Council of Kenya.
- Valid Nursing Practice License.
- Valid competency in BLS, ACLS, ETAT+ and EmOC will be an added advantage.
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Excel, Word and PowerPoint).
Characteristics
- Excellent clinical acumen.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Effective communication skills – listening, oral and written.
- Good interpersonal skills and a team player.
- Problem solving, conflict resolution and crisis management skills.
- Analytical and decision-making skills.
How to Apply
If your background, experience and competence match the above specifications, please send us your application (cover letter & CV/Resume) quoting the job title on the email subject (Maternity Nurse In Charge), your current and expected remuneration, testimonials and full contact details of 3 referees, to careers@premierhospital.org . The application should be received not later than 5.00pm on 10th February 2023. We shall ONLY accept ONLINE applications. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis. Due to the high number of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.