Aga Khan University Hospitals in Karachi, Pakistan and Nairobi, Kenya are private, not-for-profit institutions providing high quality health care. The Main Hospitals serve as the principal sites for clinical training for the University's Medical Colleges and Schools of Nursing and Midwifery in Pakistan and East Africa.
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Complete initial assessment and re-assessment of obstetric mothers and newborn babies to identify their care needs
Document all assessment data, investigation results, care given, discussions with the multidisciplinary team, family/patient interactions in an accurate, comprehensive and timely manner
Develop and implement prepartum, intrapartum, post-partum and newborn care plan
Identify mothers at risk using history, hemodynamic monitoring, labor progression, lab and radiological evaluation, and implement appropriate actions
Perform and repair episiotomy
Repair first and second degree tears.
Carry out and interpret Cardiotocography (CTG) and Non stress test (NST) and act on findings
Recognize obstetric and neonatal emergencies and involve multidisciplinary team as appropriate
Initiate timely initial immunizations for new born as per guidelines.
Care for mothers post-surgical procedures
Promptly report both clinical and non-clinical unusual findings/incidences
Identify patient and family education needs and implement appropriate teaching
Provide safe environment for patients through adherence to infection control practices and other safety policies.
Participate in quality initiatives including clinical care program certification (CCPC)
Follow discharge procedure of assigned patients according to hospital protocol, and ensure follow up appointments are made
Participate in unit based nursing education, quality improvement (QI) projects, audits, spot checks and skill checks
Requirements:
RN from a recognized school of nursing or University
Current licensure with the Nursing Council of Kenya
Certificate in Basic Life Support (BLS)
Demonstrate evidence-based knowledge of current practices in Obstetric nursing.
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