Nurse Midwife
Full time @AAR Hospital posted 4 months ago in Health Care Shortlist Email JobJob Detail
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Job ID 1505
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Offered Salary 1000
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Career Level Others
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Experience 2 Years
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Gender Both
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Industry Healthcare
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Qualifications diploma
Job Description
Nurse Midwife
Location: AAR Hospital, Kiambu Road
Job Type: Part-time
Application Deadline: 25/06/2025
Job Purpose:Â Providing care to patients and families requiring antenatal, labour and delivery, post-natal and newborn care when in the ward and using multidisciplinary collaboration.
i)Â Duties and Responsibilities: Nurse Midwife
a) 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.
*As a Postnatal Ward Nurse (Mother and Baby Care)
Technical Skills
- Monitor vital signs of postnatal mothers and signs of complications (e.g., hemorrhage, infection).
- Assess and manage uterine involution, lochia, and breastfeeding initiation.
- The nurse shall administer prescribed medications and manage IV fluids or catheters.
- Educate mothers on perineal care, breastfeeding, family planning, and postpartum warning signs.
- Assist with early ambulation and newborn bonding techniques.
- Health education on family planning and other identified education needs.
 Operational Skills
- Ensure mothers are emotionally supported and oriented to the ward routines.
- Maintain mother-baby records and discharge plans.
- Support safe rooming-in and skin-to-skin contact practices.
- Report complications to senior clinicians or escalate care appropriately.
- Coordinate transport for mothers requiring higher-level care.
*As a Newborn Unit (Postnatal Nursery / Neonatal Care)
Technical Skills
- Perform APGAR scoring and newborn assessments.
- Provide essential newborn care (e.g., cord care, thermal protection, feeding support).
- Monitor and chart newborn vitals and weight.
- Administer newborn medications and immunizations (e.g., Vitamin K, BCG, OPV).
- Identify and manage early signs of neonatal distress, jaundice, or sepsis.
- Assist in managing preterm and low birth weight babies (KMC, nasogastric feeds, etc.).
Operational Skills: Nurse Midwife
- Maintain clean, safe, and warm environment for newborns.
- Collaborate with pediatricians and neonatologists for sick neonates.
- Guide mothers on newborn hygiene, breastfeeding techniques, and danger signs.
- Maintain accurate newborn records and coordinate follow-up care.
- Promote exclusive breastfeeding and proper hygiene practices.
NB: And any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
ii) Qualifications:Nurse Midwife
- Education
- KRN, KRM, KRCHN, BSc. Nursing or Diploma in Advanced Nursing Midwifery
 2. Professional Qualification
- Up to date Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) or
- EMONC Certification training
   3. Membership
- Current nursing license, in good standing with the Nursing council of Kenya
   4. Job Experience
- 3 years post registration experience and working in maternity.
 5. Key Competencies – Skills/ Knowledge/ Aptitude
- Proficiency in care of a mother in labour, during birth and post-delivery.
- Compassionate patient-centered care
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management and organization
- Critical thinking and timely decision-making
- Communication and documentation
- Cultural sensitivity and respectful maternity care
- Good customer care skills.
Application Deadline:Â 25 June 2025, however shortlisting is to be done on a rolling basis.
How to Apply: To send application letter and CV ONLY to recruitment@aarhospital.com
Other Specifications: Candidates to indicate expected salary on the application letter
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