Staff Nurse-Labor & Delivery – Ministry of Defense -Medical Services Directorate

Duties and Responsibilities

• Utilize the nursing process to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient’s care in accordance with established policies and procedures; provides guidance, direction and coordination for assigned personnel in activities directed towards standards of patient care, safety and infection control.
• Perform a variety of supportive and technical nursing / obstetric skills. Utilize a range of equipment, supplies, medications, treatments, monitoring techniques and other diagnosis, therapeutic and supportive measures in carrying out medical orders.
• Provide nursing care for patients during their ante-natal and post-natal phase including nursing intervention of obstetrical emergencies if occurs.
• Recognize emergency situations, intervenes appropriately initial stabilization of the mother and / or baby, pending arrival of the physician.
• Provide nursing care of the newborn babies.
• Monitor contractions and helps patient with breathing techniques.
• Take and record patient’s vital signs, ascertains if problematic.
• Administer pain medication as ordered, administer other medications to address specific medical conditions such as hypertension and diabetes.
• Able to take and understand cardiotocograph (CTG) tracings and take appropriate actions. Informs midwife and / or physician of any concerns
• Report any significant changes in patient’s condition to appropriate senior midwife and / or responsible obstetrician.
• Able to competently nurse patients receiving magnesium sulfate (MgSO4) infusions
• Able to nurse patients who have received epidural anesthesia.
• Able to manage and monitor patients having sedation.
• Able to handle, use, administer and monitor blood transfusion and blood products.
• Perform basic intravenous and phlebotomy skills.
• Able to perform immediate care of newborn (clean, weigh, etc.).
• Competent in recognizing obstetric emergencies, such as post-partum hemorrhage and ante-partum hemorrhage.
• Ensure that safe infection prevention and control practices are adhered to.
• Ensure patient’s bed is kept dry and clean, cleans up bodily fluids expelled before and after the birthing process.
• Plan and provide patient education, relative to their understanding of pregnancy, childbirth and care of the infant.
• Able to teach mothers the importance of breast feeding and encourage same.
• Ensure patient confidentiality is maintained and rights are upheld.
• Communicate clearly, precisely and comprehensively through established verbal and written reports.
• Adhere to and enforces staff compliance with hospital / unit policies and procedures. Recommends corrective action as necessary.
• Participate in all aspects of the unit total nursing program, such as patient care conferences, staff orientation, continuous education, meetings, special projects and offers suggestions for improving services

Job Details

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