Neonatal Nurse at Marie Stopes

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Eastleigh Maternity Home Centre Manager in running of the facility in Neonatal Care and Monitoring
• Provide comprehensive nursing care to newborns admitted at the NBU/kangaroo care unit.
• Monitor vital signs, feeding patterns, weight, and general well-being of all newborns.
• Identify and escalate any signs of distress or complications promptly to the attending clinician.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in neonatal charts and patient records.
• Management and accurate documentation and Reporting of all services rendered.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date neonatal charts, including vital signs, feeding logs, temperature monitoring, and weight tracking.
• Record all nursing interventions, medications administered, and observations in patient files.
• Document newborn screening results, immunizations, and any referrals or escalations made.
• Ensure discharge summaries are properly completed and shared with mothers, including home care instructions.
• Update and submit daily, weekly, and monthly neonatal care statistics to the Matron or Centre Manager.
• Always adhere to MSI documentation and data confidentiality policies.
• Work closely with midwives, clinicians, and other staff to ensure continuity of care.
• Participate in ward rounds and contribute to clinical discussions and discharge planning.
• Prepare and submit reports on neonatal outcomes and service statistics as required.
• Effective participation and support of the centre team both in quality assurance and promotional activities   
• Offer quality services including the full spectrum of MSI services    
• Ensure proper use of medical equipment and supplies and notifies Centre Manager of repairs, maintenance or replacements of equipment and instruments   
• Report all major and minor incidents within 24 hours   
• Actively promote the work of the centre to generate demand for the services, e.g. educational and awareness-raising events    
• Positively promote MSIK as a leading, quality provider of reproductive & sexual health 
• services.
• Undertake root cause analysis of incidences and develop action plans, ensuring that this leads to change in practice   
• Establish and maintain effective communication with clients, relatives and team members to contribute to the active resolution of potentially complex situations, complaints and issues   
• Lead on the implementation of patient safety strategies as shall be recommended by the quality team   
• Share best practices and drive improvements in patient care through regular review meetings and CMEs   
• In conjunction with the consultant obstetrician/gynaecologist & the Matron, the Neonatal Nurse will be responsible for monitoring and maintaining excellent clinical standards within clinical teams   
• Efficient and effective service delivery of the full range of MSIK services   
• Provide high-quality neonatal nursing care to all newborns, ensuring safe transition from delivery to discharge.
• Support midwives and clinicians during deliveries and immediately post-delivery to ensure proper newborn assessment and resuscitation when necessary.
• Conduct routine newborn examinations and promptly escalate any complications to the attending clinician.
• Promote and support exclusive breastfeeding through counselling and hands-on guidance to mothers.
• Ensure timely immunization, cord care, thermal regulation, and hygiene for all newborns in line with MSIK protocols.
• Participate in maternal and newborn postnatal reviews to ensure continuity of care and early detection of complications.
• Collaborate with other staff to deliver integrated maternal, newborn, and family planning services within the maternity unit.
• Maintain high standards of infection prevention and client safety in all neonatal care activities

Qualifications 

• Diploma or Degree in Nursing (KRCHN or BScN) from a recognized institution.
• Registration and valid practicing license with the Nursing Council of Kenya.
• Specialized training in neonatal or paediatric nursing is an added advantage.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a maternity or neonatal care setting.
• Experience working in a high-volume facility is desirable.