At Marura Nursing Home, our vision is to be the preferred quality health care provider by pioneering disease eradicators in the community through reliable, quality and affordable health solutions as well as mutual and supportive relationships with the community.

Job Purpose

To ensure high-quality clinical care to all patients through provision of effective nursing services as a Registered Nursing Officer. Successful candidates will work in Maternity.

Reports to : Maternity Nurse In Charge

Direct Reports : None

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain the highest possible standard of client care by adhering to the hospital standard treatment protocols and guidelines.
• Identify obstetric complications and institute appropriate and timely interventions.
• Effective monitoring and evaluation of patients admitted in the maternity ward.
• Administer medication and perform medical procedures within prevailing Hospital guidelines and protocols.
• Ensure an outstanding client experience.
• Counsel and prepare mothers for labour, childbirth and postpartum.
• Monitor and manage pregnant mothers during labour and childbirth and ensure timely intervention in case of emergency.
• Perform deliveries.
• Provide care for mothers and new-born after birth.
• Ensure proper documentation in pantograph.
• Educate and support mothers in breastfeeding and care of the new-born.
• Follow through investigations and procedures ordered by Doctors during ward rounds.
• Run MCH, Family planning and other clinics as assigned by Head of Clinical Services.
• Provide comprehensive client counselling e.g., reproductive health, HIV, vaccination, Pap smear & • cancer screening amongst other services.
• Ensure maintenance and availability of medical equipment in the doctors’ and nursing room.
• Professionally and timely prepare and present regular nursing reports.
• Assist in the formulation, review and implementation of relevant policies and procedures e.g. infection prevention etc.
• Adequately prepare and participate in health talks, presentations, and Continuous Medical
• Education (CME) events.
• Participate in clinical audits.

Accountability

• Ensuring cost effective use of maternity supplies.
• Patient safety, quality control, infection control and equipment care and planned preventive maintenance
• Compliance with the stipulated regulations including Policies and Procedures adopted by the hospital
• Communication and enforcement of policy or procedure gaps
• Continuous training and learning on procedures and equipment
• Adherence to the rules and regulations contained in the HR Policy & Procedure Manual (Employee Handbook)
• Protect the Hospital’s reputation by not engaging in conduct which could bring it into disrepute
• Adherence to privacy and confidentiality rules and regulations

Levels of Authority Financial Measures and Impact:

• Operational efficiency which leads to retained client base and sustained growth
• Unit Measures and Impact: Operational efficiency
• Resources: resource management and wastage reduction

Performance Management & Employee Engagement Measures

• Turn-around time (TAT)
• Operational costs- reducing wastage
• Quality and safety standards compliance audit
• Attendance/participation and absenteeism
• Appraisal by objective
• Bi-annual performance review by direct supervisor
• Employee satisfaction survey

Job Conditions

• Work is carried out in 6-12 hour shifts
• Responsibility may call for extra hours
• May be required to work on Public Holidays and Weekends depending on work schedules
• May be exposed to biohazards during regular hospital duties
• There will be occasional travel to different organizations and communities during scheduled marketing activities e.g. health talks, community outreach and wellness programs
• Environment may be physically and emotionally demanding, working under stressful conditions
• Entitled to 21 working days leave after each complete year of service
• Attend a minimum of 40 hours of short-term training per year

People Skills

• Work as part of a team
• Collaborate with other staff to ensure best patient management

Requirements

Academic Qualifications

• Diploma in Nursing from a recognized institution i.e. KRCHN, KRN/KRM.
• A Bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution will be an added advantage

Professional Requirements

• 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.
• Certificate of Good Conduct

Scientific Competencies Required

• Basic equipment maintenance
• Proficiency in computer software packages i.e. MS Office (Excel, Word and PowerPoint)

Relevant Work Experience

• At least five (5) years relevant work experience in a busy maternity ward

Skills and Competencies Required

• Excellent clinical acumen.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Effective communication skills – listening, oral and written.
• Good interpersonal skills and a team player.
• Empathetic to patients of all ages.
• Ability to work under pressure with minimum supervision.
• Problem-solving, conflict resolution and crisis management skills.
• Analytical and decision-making skills.
• Report writing and presentation skills.
• Desire for personal development, improvement, and learning.