Maternity Nurse In Charge Job at Premier Hospital.

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 [email protected]. The application should be received not later than 5.00pm on 10th February 2023.