Staff Nurse / Senior Staff Nurse - LDR

Staff Nurse / Senior Staff Nurse

Key Responsibilities

• Patient Care & Preparation:

• Assist in preparing the LDR room for scheduled patients, ensuring all necessary equipment and materials are available.
• Prepare patients for delivery and ensure all investigation reports are available for the doctor's review.
• Provide comprehensive assistance during normal deliveries.
• Assist clinicians with tasks such as medication administration, labor induction, and

  fetal heart rate monitoring

  .
• Assist with obstetric emergencies and provide efficient care to both new mothers and neonates.

• Procedural Assistance & Knowledge:

• Assist with various procedures, including

  PV Examination, Pap Smears, Epidural Analgesia, and Blood Sampling

  , ensuring all equipment is properly set up.
• Be knowledgeable about

  gestational age assessment

  and the specific problems of premature and other high-risk neonates.
• Possess knowledge of

  Cardio Toco Graph (CTG) monitoring

  and

  APGAR scoring

  .
• Assist in medical termination of pregnancy (MTP), coordinating the disposal of the fetus as per

  PCPNDT

  guidelines.

• Compliance & Safety:

• Complete the

  pre-operative checklist

  before a patient is transferred to the operation theatre.
• Strictly adhere to

  infection control practices

  , including hand-washing techniques and maintaining the hygiene of personnel, equipment, and the environment.
• Handle

  waste segregation and disposal

  as per policy.
• Be aware of and implement protocols related to medications, narcotic policy, and personal valuables.
• Be aware of and implement

  NABH & Nursing Excellence standards

  .

Educational Qualifications

• A degree or diploma in Nursing from a recognized institution.
• A valid State Registration Nursing Council Certificate is mandatory.

Required Skills

• Obstetric & Neonatal Expertise:

  Strong knowledge of labor, delivery, and neonatal care, including the ability to manage obstetric emergencies.

• Procedural Skills:

  Competence in assisting with a range of obstetrics and gynecology procedures.

• Attention to Detail:

  Meticulous in preparing for procedures, handling documentation, and managing medications and equipment.

• Communication:

  Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively interact with patients, doctors, and the nursing team.

• Calm Under Pressure:

  The ability to handle high-stakes situations and make quick, informed decisions.