Midwife Nurse

  • Full Time
  • Parklands
  • Posted 4 months ago
  • Applications have closed

Avenue Healthcare

Avenue Healthcare, a leading private healthcare group in East Africa, is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Midwife to join their team at Avenue Hospital Parklands. With over 25 years of experience in the healthcare industry, Avenue Healthcare operates 3 hospitals, 19 medical centres across Kenya, and a home-care business. They serve over 400,000 patients annually, offering primary, secondary, and tertiary healthcare services.

About the Role:

Avenue Hospital Parklands is looking for a skilled Midwife Nurse to provide professional and compassionate maternity nursing care to patients. The successful candidate will work closely with the clinical team to ensure high-quality care throughout the childbirth journey, adhering to hospital protocols and nursing standards.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Patient Care and Education:

  •    – Guide patients through the childbirth process, offering quality care and support
  •    – Implement comprehensive care plans for prepartum, intrapartum, post-partum, and newborn care
  •    – Educate patients and families about treatment options, potential side effects, and lifestyle changes
  •    – Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality at all times

2. Nursing Protocols and Patient Monitoring:

  •    – Administer nursing protocols according to policies and guidelines
  •    – Monitor, assess, and chart patients’ conditions and responses to treatment
  •    – Adjust treatment plans as necessary based on patients’ physical and psycho-social status

3. Documentation and Communication:

  •    – Ensure proper documentation of patient notes, reviews, and legal documents
  •    – Update doctors and consultants on patient progress and critical values promptly
  •    – Participate actively in ward rounds and handover reports

4. Medication Management:

  •    – Adhere to the 10 rights of drug administration
  •    – Maintain accurate drug registers and ensure proper storage of medications
  •    – Submit new drug orders to pharmacy promptly and administer STAT doses within 30 minutes

5. Infection Control and Patient Safety:

  •    – Maintain and enforce infection control standards as per hospital manual
  •    – Follow the 6 International Patient Safety Goals (IPSGs)
  •    – Organize and maintain emergency trolleys for efficient use during resuscitations

6. Financial Management and Supervision:

  •    – Contribute to the unit’s financial viability through accurate billing and cost management
  •    – Supervise Patient Attendants and ensure adherence to their job descriptions

7. Compliance and Professional Development:

  •    – Adhere to Avenue Healthcare corporate governance policies and procedures
  •    – Stay updated on and comply with government and professional nursing standards
  •    – Participate in ongoing professional development and training

Requirements:

  • – Diploma in Midwifery Nursing
  • – Valid BLS, ACLS, ETAT+, and Emoc Certifications
  • – Current Nursing License from the Nursing Council of Kenya (NCK)
  • – Minimum of 3 years of experience in a busy Maternity Ward
  • – Strong critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills
  • – Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in a team
  • – High ethical standards and commitment to patient care
  • – Empathetic, reliable, and customer-focused attitude

Avenue Healthcare is committed to providing high-quality care that exceeds clients’ expectations. They offer a supportive work environment and opportunities for professional growth. If you are passionate about maternal and newborn care and want to be part of a dynamic healthcare team, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

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