Maternity Nurse In Charge Job in Kenya

Maternity Nurse In Charge

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.