Registered Nurse - Maternity Ward

NMC Healthcare

1mo ago

Job
Full-time
Junior & Mid Level
Healthcare
Education & Teaching
Abu Dhabi

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You must hold a valid nursing license, basic life support certification, be proficient in English and Arabic, and demonstrate clinical expertise and teamwork skills.
You will assess, plan, and implement patient care, monitor vital signs, assist in labor and delivery, provide emotional support, and ensure compliance with safety and infection control protocols.

Requirements

Have an appropriate license to work as a nurse in the relevant regulatory health authority (DoH, DHA) with all the qualification and experience this mandates.
Manage their own professional revalidation
Have basic life support qualification (within past 24 months)
Have an active interest in the clinical field in which they are employed
Be willing to work across departments when necessary
Be able to communicate clearly and effectively in English (spoken and written)
Evidenced experience/expertise in the clinical field in which they are employed
Evidenced ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
Organizational and administrative skills with which to use the HIS platform for clinical documentation
Be able to communicate effectively in Arabic

Responsibilities

The post holder will always put the health, wellbeing and safety of their patient first as they assess, plan, implement and evaluate their needs.
Be responsible for providing and coordinating patient care, educating patients and the public about various health conditions, and providing advice and emotional support to patients and their family members.
Assess and identify patients' needs and implement and monitor the patient's medical plan and treatment. They will work with a team of physicians and other health care specialists or allied health in various settings.
Perform systematic patient assessment and collect pertinent data about the patient’s health or situation.
Understand and analyze the assessment information and data.
Determine actual and potential nursing diagnoses, problems, and issues.
Define the predicted and expected outcomes of the patient’s planned care.
Create and evaluate patient care plans with the medical team.
Record vital signs, recognize and address abnormalities.
Define the care plan in collaboration with the healthcare team, patients, and families.
Maintain and update the technical and clinical skills related to nursing practice.
Employ strategies to promote patients’ health and a safe environment.
Understand different diagnostic tests and laboratory exams.
Perform essential life support (BLS).
Prepare patients for medical examination and treatment.
Administer medications and monitor patients for any side effects and reactions.
Administer treatments such as IV fluids or blood products and monitor patients for any reactions.
Provide wound care management.
Assist in medical procedures invasive or non-invasive as needed.
Facilitate the process of safe patient`s admission and discharge.
Monitors vital signs of mother and fetus throughout the delivery phase and initiate fetal heart monitor, performs vaginal exams, interpret fetal heart tones and determine frequency duration and intensity of contractions.
Monitor progress of laboring mothers, interpret fetal heart monitor and notify physician when appropriate for progress or problems.
Assist mother with breathing exercises, pain management techniques and administer pain medication as ordered.
Predominant role in preparation, administration and documentation of medications.
Prepare birthing room for delivery using strict sterile technique.
Prepare mothers for elective or emergency Cesarean Section by following written C-Section preoperative orders of the physician. Provide emotional support to mother, obtain proper consents and pre-op diagnostic studies and coordinate smooth transfer to surgery if indicated.
Assist physician in artificial rupture of membranes, initiation of internal fetal monitoring or intrauterine pressure catheter, initiation of Pitocin drip or other IV medications, sterile vaginal exams or other procedures.
Assist anesthetist with the administration of spinal or epidural anesthetic and thereafter maintaining proper documentation of the same.
Perform post-partum care and provide health education to mother: check lochia, episiotomy and fundus, provide instruction in child care, breast feedings and self-care to mother, monitor vital signs per policy, and report problems to physician.
Maintains and updates all relevant patient documentations/medical records as per hospital policy and procedures.
Comply with all OSH and infection control policies, standards and procedures and cooperate with hospital management to comply with those requirements.
Work accordance with the documented OSH procedures and instructions, specific responsibilities.
Be familiar with emergency and evacuation procedures.
Notifying OSH Hazards, incidents, Near misses and issues and assistance with the preparation of risk assessments, incident reports.
Comply with Waste management procedures and policies.
Attend applicable OSH/Infection control training programs, mock drills and awareness programs.
Use of appropriate personal protective equipment and safety systems.

FAQs

What is the primary responsibility of a Registered Nurse in the Maternity Ward?

The primary responsibility is to provide and coordinate patient care, assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the needs of mothers and newborns.

What qualifications are required for this position?

Candidates must have an appropriate license to work as a nurse in the relevant regulatory health authority (DoH, DHA) and meet the qualifications and experience mandated by such authorities.

Is prior experience necessary for this role?

Yes, evidenced experience/expertise in the clinical field is preferred, as well as the ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

What kind of training is provided for Registered Nurses?

Nurses are expected to attend applicable OSH/Infection control training programs and mock drills to ensure compliance and safety.

What core values must be upheld by the nurses?

Nurses must uphold values such as Safety, Excellence, Ethics, Trust, and Collaboration in their practice.

Are Registered Nurses required to communicate in any specific languages?

Yes, nurses must be able to communicate clearly and effectively in English, and it is desirable to communicate effectively in Arabic as well.

What is the role of a nurse in monitoring maternal and fetal health during labor?

Nurses monitor vital signs of both mother and fetus throughout the delivery phase and interpret fetal heart tones and contractions.

What type of support should nurses provide to patients and their families?

Nurses provide emotional support, education about health conditions, and advice to patients and family members throughout the care process.

Are there specific safety and infection control procedures that must be followed?

Yes, nurses must comply with all OSH and infection control policies, standards, and procedures as well as notify any hazards or incidents they encounter.

What is the importance of the NMC Nursing Mission and Vision in this role?

The NMC Nursing Mission and Vision guide nurses to provide safe, compassionate, and individualized care, ensuring they exemplify clinical excellence every time.

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