Registered Nurse - OBGYN Ward

Abu Dhabi Municipality 0 Yrs As per Industry StandardsAbout the CompanyOur career counseling experts can help you find the right job according to your profile. They will assist you in each stage of your job search with us. Whether it’s creating your profile or building a pin point accurate resume that effectively showcasesResponsibilitiesProvides 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.Provide direct nursing care to paediatric patients, including monitoring vital signs, administering medications, and preparing patients for procedures.Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients' physical, emotional, and developmental needs.Develop and implement individualized care plans in collaboration with the healthcare team.Educate patients and families on health issues, treatment plans, and post-discharge care.Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records and documentation.Supervise and mentor junior nursing staff and support staff in the Paediatric Ward.Participate in quality improvement initiatives and training programs.Respond to emergencies in a calm and efficient manner, providing appropriate care.Provides age-specific patient-centered care utilizing the nursing process.Performs patient assessment using appropriate, problem-focused, and age-specific assessment techniques.Performs continual critical care assessment of patient and family's physical and psychological needs.Involves the patient, significant others, and health care providers in the plan of care when appropriate.Collaborates with a multi-disciplinary team to provide patient care.Coordinates and plans critical care/clinical pathway, and prioritizes care, based on individual needs. Revises the care plan as necessary.Initiates appropriate transfer plan.Recognizes subtle cues to anticipate potential problems.Documents all relevant data in the medical record according to hospital/departmental standards.Ensures availability and maintenance of supplies and equipment needed for the unit and patient care.Performs clerical duties when needed.Assumes responsibility for meeting Joint Commission International Accreditation (JCIA) required mandatory education (e. g. fire, safety, infection control and others).Participates in staff meetings and unit committees/projects.Participates in developing and achieving unit goals.Maintains a safe environment for patients and staff.Performs safe handling and administrating of Narcotic/Controlled and Semi-Controlled Drugs and documentation as directed by policies and procedures.Ensures completion of unit competencies i.e. pain management, and utilization of Emergency department devices.Maintains clinical and professional competency based on the latest research and established standards of practice.Completes yearly, the critical care nursing competencies (basic).Participates in unit-based Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities (data collection, CQI teams, incident reporting, customer complaint reporting, medication error reporting etc.).Participates in ongoing educational activities.Maintains mandatory educatio