LABOUR WARD Staff Nurse

1. Job Summary

The Experienced Staff Nurse/Midwife in the Labour Ward is responsible for providing high-quality, compassionate, and evidence-based care to women during labour, delivery, and the immediate postnatal period. The role involves continuous assessment, timely interventions, emergency management, documentation, and collaboration with the multidisciplinary team to ensure safe maternal and neonatal outcomes.

2. Key Responsibilities Clinical Care

• Provide continuous monitoring, assessment, and support to women in labour.
• Conduct normal deliveries independently while ensuring adherence to clinical protocols.
• Assist obstetricians with instrumental and high-risk deliveries.
• Perform and interpret CTG (Cardiotocography) and escalate abnormalities promptly.
• Identify obstetric emergencies (e.g., PPH, pre-eclampsia, shoulder dystocia) and initiate immediate interventions.
• Provide neonatal resuscitation and immediate newborn care as required.
• Administer medications, IV fluids, and pain relief as per guidelines.
• Ensure infection control and patient safety practices at all times.

Patient Support & Communication

• Offer emotional support, pain-coping techniques, and health education to labouring women and families.
• Maintain clear and empathetic communication throughout all stages of care.
• Provide breastfeeding support in the immediate postnatal period.

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain complete, accurate, and timely patient records.
• Document all clinical findings, interventions, and outcomes.
• Report clinical concerns to senior staff and participate in handover processes.

Teamwork & Collaboration

• Work closely with obstetricians, anesthetists, pediatricians, and other healthcare staff.
• Participate in multidisciplinary rounds.
• Support training and mentoring of junior staff and student nurses/midwives.

Quality & Safety

• Follow clinical guidelines, hospital policies, and national maternity standards.
• Participate in audits, drills (e.g., PPH, neonatal resuscitation), and quality improvement initiatives.
• Ensure proper use, cleaning, and reporting of labour ward equipment.

3. Qualifications & Experience

• Registered Nurse / Registered Midwife with valid professional license.
• Minimum 2–3 years of experience in Labour Ward / Maternity / Obstetrics.
• Certification in BLS, NRP, and preferably ACLS or Midwifery Emergency Skills.
• Strong clinical assessment and emergency management skills.
• Ability to work in a high-pressure and fast-paced environment.

4. Skills & Competencies

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Compassionate, patient-centred approach.
• Critical thinking and timely decision-making.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize effectively.
• Team-oriented and adaptable to shift work.

5. Work Schedule

• Rotational shifts (morning, evening, night) including weekends and holidays.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Provident Fund

Work Location: In person