
Maternal Nurse
Peoplelink Consultants Ltd
Nairobi | Full Time | Consulting
Closing in 1 day from now
SKILLS REQUIRED
- Provide antenatal care, including history- taking, vital monitoring, fetal assessment palpation, FHR, and administering supplements/immunizations.
- Assess onset and progress of labor, conduct safe vaginal examinations, and monitor fetal well-being during labor.
- Assist with normal vaginal deliveries, provide perineal support, and perform immediate newborn care drying, APGAR, cord clamping. Administer oxytocin for active management of the third stage of labor.
- Monitor maternal postnatal vitals, uterine involution, vaginal bleeding, and care for episiotomies/tears.
- Support breastfeeding initiation and educate mothers on self-care, newborn care, and family planning.
- Perform neonatal resuscitation bag and mask ventilation and manage IV access/fluids in maternal shock.
- Recognize, escalate, and assist in preparing for obstetric emergencies like eclampsia and emergency C-sections.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Nursing or Midwifery.
- Valid nursing license/registration from a recognised institution.
- Proven hands-on maternity care experience antenatal, intrapartum, postnatal.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and patient education skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and respond effectively in emergencies.
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