Nurse

Ruben Centre is a faith-based organization striving for an empowered and just Mukuru community by providing quality education, health, financial and social services to children and families in Mukuru community.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Maternal Care

• Provide quality antenatal, intrapartum, and postnatal nursing care.
• Monitor the condition of mothers throughout pregnancy, labour, delivery, and the postnatal period.
• Conduct nursing assessments and develop appropriate care plans.
• Identify high-risk pregnancies and promptly escalate cases for medical review.
• Assist in normal deliveries and support emergency obstetric interventions within the scope of practice.

Newborn Care

• Provide immediate newborn assessment and essential newborn care.
• Monitor newborn growth and wellbeing.
• Promote exclusive breastfeeding and educate mothers on newborn care.
• Identify neonatal complications and facilitate timely referrals.

Family Planning and Health Education

• Provide family planning counselling and services.
• Educate mothers and families on maternal nutrition, birth preparedness, breastfeeding, immunization, and postnatal care.
• Promote safe motherhood practices and reproductive health education.

Clinical Care

• Administer prescribed medications and treatments safely.
• Monitor patients' vital signs and document clinical observations accurately.
• Maintain complete and accurate patient records.
• Participate in ward rounds and multidisciplinary patient care.

Infection Prevention and Control

• Adhere to infection prevention and control protocols.
• Maintain a clean and safe clinical environment.
• Ensure proper handling and disposal of medical waste.
• Observe universal precautions at all times.

Emergency Response

• Respond promptly to obstetric and neonatal emergencies.
• Initiate emergency interventions within professional scope.
• Coordinate referrals where specialized care is required.

Quality Assurance

• Ensure compliance with nursing and midwifery standards.
• Participate in clinical audits, quality improvement initiatives, and maternal death reviews where applicable.
• Report incidents and adverse events according to institutional procedures.

Collaboration and Teamwork

• Work collaboratively with doctors, clinical officers, nutritionists, laboratory personnel, and other healthcare providers.
• Participate in departmental meetings, continuous medical education (CME), and staff training.
• Mentor junior staff and nursing students where applicable.

Other Duties

• Participate in outreach maternal and child health activities as assigned.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor that are consistent with the role.

Qualifications and Experience

• Diploma in Kenya Registered Community Health Nursing (KRCHN), Diploma in Nursing (Midwifery), or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Minimum of two (2) years' experience in a maternity, labour, and delivery unit or a similar healthcare setting.
• Experience in maternal and newborn care in a busy health facility is preferred.

Statutory and Professional Requirements

• Valid registration with the Nursing Council of Kenya (NCK).
• Possession of a valid NCK Practising Licence.
• Valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; Emergency Obstetric and Newborn Care (EmONC) training is an added advantage.
• Compliance with all Ministry of Health and Nursing Council of Kenya regulations.

Knowledge, Skills and Competencies

• Sound knowledge of maternal, newborn, and reproductive health care.
• Competence in labour monitoring and safe delivery practices.
• Ability to recognize and manage obstetric emergencies within scope of practice.
• Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Compassionate and patient-centred approach to care.
• Good record-keeping and documentation skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure.
• Willingness to work rotating shifts, weekends, public holidays, and respond to emergencies.

Core Competencies

• Integrity and professionalism.
• Compassion and empathy.
• Accountability and reliability.
• Teamwork and collaboration.
• Attention to detail.
• Effective communication.
• Patient-centred service.
• Problem-solving and sound clinical judgement.
• Adaptability and resilience.