Registered Nurse - OBGYN Ward

NMC; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare institution in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide surgical and postpartum care to mothers and their newborns. The ideal candidate will monitor patient progress, conduct assessments, and assist in emergency situations. Responsibilities include educating patients on breastfeeding and newborn care, and providing health education to families. A strong knowledge of obstetric emergencies and the ability to lead a team are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse qualification required.
• Experience in obstetric nursing preferred.
• Knowledge of electronic fetal monitoring is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide surgical and postnatal care to mothers and babies.
• Monitor and assess patients, including neonates and adults.
• Act as a Team Leader in the absence of Charge Nurse.

Skills

Surgical care

Patient assessment

Electronic fetal monitoring

Intravenous therapy

Postpartum care

Patient education

Education

Registered Nurse qualification

Job description

• Provides surgical care (pre and post-operative), postnatal care, breastfeeding advice and support to women and their babies.
• Performs initial assessment and reassessment of patients in the department including neonates, pediatric and adult patients
• Demonstrates knowledge of electronic fetal monitoring using CTG and central monitoring system.
• Is able to provide a high standard of care to all Specialties that falls within the hospitals scope of practice.
• Initiates Intravenous Therapy as per Doctors orders
• Demonstrates skills in routine care for newborns, rooming in with mothers.
• Participates in emergency code drills and performs when necessary
• Acts as Team Leader in the absence of the Charge Nurse and is able to delegate tasks as per skills and scope of practice.
• Demonstrates knowledge in caring for patients admitted for induction of labor.
• Monitors early progress of laboring mothers before transferring to labor ward, interprets fetal heart rate and notifies Physician when appropriate for progress or problems.
• Performs post-partum care of mother, performs fundal massage and monitors vital signs, blood loss as needed and promotes newborn/parent bonding
• Performs the Appropriateness review of medications before preparing and administering medications as required.
• Responsible for coordinating with the Obstetrician, Neonatologist / Pediatrician and other allied workers to provide comprehensive care to patients.
• Prepares mothers for cesarean sections and provides pre-operative and post-operative care to all patients requiring surgical procedures
• Actively promotes and assists mothers with breastfeeding, basic newborn care and patient education.
• Has skills and knowledge on collection of specimens, bloods for diagnostic testing and critical values
• Knowledge on ordering blood products and monitors patients when receiving blood products.
• Knowledge of Obstetric emergencies, nursing management and care as per protocols.
• Provides appropriate health education to patients and their family