Healthcare and MedicalFull-TimeJunior-level(1-2 yrs)
Job Description
Role Overview
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. We are seeking a compassionate and qualified Nurse to provide high-quality healthcare services, focusing on maternal and newborn care, family planning, and general clinical nursing. The successful candidate will contribute to the well-being of the Mukuru community by delivering professional, patient-centered care and collaborating with a multidisciplinary clinical team.
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.
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.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: recruitment@rubencentre.org using the position as the subject of the email.
