Nurse Midwife

Nurse MidwifeJob TypeFull TimeQualificationBA/BSc/HNDExperience3 yearsLocationKiambuJob FieldMedical / Healthcare

Job Purpose:

Providing care to patients and families requiring antenatal, labour and delivery, post-natal and newborn care when in the ward and using multidisciplinary collaboration.

Duties and Responsibilities

General expectations

*Providing excellent holistic nursing care to all patients as noted below.

always greeting patients/family, welcoming them, and introduce self to patients.

mandatory orientation of all patients/kin on admission

effective and timely nursing handoffs at the patient bedside

accurate documentation of all charts, checklists, forms, and relevant care bundles

performing pressure area care for patients at risk including regular turning

the kin or relatives are updated daily about their patient condition and progress.

timely medications administration and safety compliance

giving education to all patients and families on assessed needs.

ensure all patients wear hospital attire in their hospital stay.

listening to any patients/family complaints are addressed as soon as possible.

Ensuring capture of all patients charges on the system on a timely basis.

*As Labor and Delivery Unit Nurse

Technical Skills

Monitor fetal and maternal vital signs using electronic fetal monitors and manual techniques.

Conduct vaginal examinations to assess cervical dilation and labor progress.

Administer medications (e.g., oxytocin, analgesics, antibiotics) as prescribed.

Assist in or conduct normal vaginal deliveries (NVDs).

Perform neonatal resuscitation when needed.

Maintain sterile technique during procedures.

Document partograph and labor progression accurately.

Assist obstetricians in operative deliveries (e.g., cesarean sections).

Mentor for new nurses on duty

Documenting any incidences in the unit and escalating where needed to.

Operational Skills

Prepare labor and delivery rooms with necessary equipment and supplies.

Coordinate with physicians, anesthetists, and surgical teams during emergencies.

Provide psychological support and education to mothers and birth companions.

Ensure proper triage of women in labor upon admission.

Maintain accurate and timely documentation of care provided.

Follow infection prevention and control protocols.

Industries:Hospital & Health Care

Function: Healthcare Administration