Antenatal Nurse: High-Risk Pregnancy & Family Support

Danat Al Emarat Hospital for Women & Children; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Danat Al Emarat Hospital for Women & Children in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Registered Nurse in the Antenatal Department to support pregnant women through prenatal care, collaborating with obstetricians, midwives, and multidisciplinary teams. The nurse will assess maternal and fetal well‑being, educate on pregnancy, nutrition, and postpartum care, and document care meticulously.

The role emphasizes safety, compassionate support, and adherence to clinical protocols, with opportunities to participate

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nursing is required.
• Registered Nurse license issued by DOH/DHA/MOH is required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive antenatal assessments, including maternal health history, physical assessments, and risk screening.
• Monitor maternal and fetal well‑being through vital signs assessment, fetal heart rate monitoring, and routine antenatal investigations.
• Assist physicians during antenatal examinations, diagnostic procedures, and treatments.
• Educate pregnant women and their families on pregnancy, nutrition, exercise, medications, fetal development, and healthy lifestyle practices.
• Provide counseling and emotional support to expectant mothers and their families throughout the pregnancy journey.
• Identify and promptly report signs of high‑risk pregnancies, complications, or changes in maternal and fetal condition.
• Administer medications, vaccines, and treatments as prescribed, ensuring patient safety and adherence to clinical protocols.
• Coordinate and schedule antenatal appointments, follow‑up visits, diagnostic tests, and referrals to other healthcare services.
• Ensure accurate and timely documentation of assessments, interventions, patient education, and clinical outcomes in the medical record.
• Assist in managing patients with pregnancy‑related conditions such as gestational diabetes, hypertension, preeclampsia, and multiple pregnancies.
• Provide education regarding labor, delivery, breastfeeding, newborn care, and postpartum recovery.
• Participate in multidisciplinary care planning with obstetricians, midwives, dietitians, and other healthcare professionals.
• Maintain infection prevention and control standards and comply with hospital policies and regulatory requirements.
• Respond effectively to obstetric emergencies and facilitate timely escalation of care when required.
• Promote patient safety, quality improvement initiatives, and evidence‑based nursing practices within the antenatal clinic.
• Support health promotion programs and community outreach initiatives related to maternal and fetal health.
• Ensure patient privacy, confidentiality, and respect for cultural and individual preferences during care delivery.
• Participate in continuing professional development, staff education, and competency‑based training programs

Skills

Antenatal care

Patient education

Vital signs monitoring

Emergency response

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

RN license (DOH/DHA/MOH)

Job description

Danat Al Emarat Hospital for Women & Children in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Registered Nurse in the Antenatal Department to support pregnant women through prenatal care, collaborating with obstetricians, midwives, and multidisciplinary teams. The nurse will assess maternal and fetal well‑being, educate on pregnancy, nutrition, and postpartum care, and document care meticulously.

The role emphasizes safety, compassionate support, and adherence to clinical protocols, with opportunities to participate