Job Description

Responsibilities

Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates nursing care given to patients in an effective and organized manner in Labor and Delivery unit.

Performs initial assessment and reassessment of patients in Labor and delivery

Demonstrates sound knowledge of electronic fetal monitoring using CTG and central monitoring system (ie OB TV)

Initiates Intravenous Therapy as per Doctors orders

Demonstrates skills in receiving the newborn immediately after delivery

Facilitates medical assistance and provides patient care in emergency situations.

Participates in code drills as per requirement, is a member of the code blue team and assists with code purple (Obstetric Emergencies) as required.

Acts as Team Leader in the absence of the Charge Midwife and is able to delegate tasks as per skills and scope of practice.

Monitors progress of laboring mothers, interprets fetal heart rate and notifies Physician when appropriate for progress or problems.

Assists laboring patient with breathing exercises, pain management techniques and provides pain medication as per Dr’s orders.

Prepares birthing room for delivery using sterile technique.

Assists Physician with initiation of oxytocin inductions and monitors progress of labor accordingly

Follows  IV protocols as per hospital policy/guidelines

Assists Physician with artificial rupture of membranes, performs sterile vaginal examinations or other procedures.

Performs immediate post-delivery care of mother, performs fundal massage and monitors vital signs, blood loss as needed and promotes newborn/parent bonding

Performs deliveries in the absence of the Doctor in emergency situations as per scope of practice.

Performs the Appropriateness review of medications before preparing and administering medications as required.

Assesses, examines and triages walk in patients who are directed to L&D assessment room from either outside or from OPD Doctors and coordinates appropriate care and medical intervention

Responsible for coordinating with the Obstetrician, Neonatologist / Pediatrician and other allied workers to provide comprehensive care to mother and child.

Prepares mothers for cesarean sections as well as assist doctors with the administration of medication as per scope for practice.  

Actively promotes breastfeeding, skin to skin bonding after delivery

Is knowledgeable regarding Stem cell collection

Assists in receiving newborns in emergency caesarians where required in the absence of the NICU nurse.

Identifies high risk pregnancies and communicates with doctors and other medical specialists as required

Knowledge on collection of specimens, bloods for diagnostic testing and critical values

Knowledge on ordering blood products and monitoring patients when receiving blood products.

In depth knowledge of Obstetric emergencies, nursing management and care as per protocols.

Encourages participation of family member/partner in the birth to support the mother and enhances both mother/baby bonding and family relationships.

Provides appropriate health education to patients and their family.

Offers support and advice following events such as miscarriage, stillbirth, neonatal abnormality and neonatal death.

Demonstrates competency in the skills needed to support the woman during childbirth.

Demonstrates in depth knowledge of monitoring a patient in all stages of labor, monitoring the condition of the fetus and knowledge of drugs and pain management.

Complies with the Disposal of Human Tissue Policy.

Encourages and respects woman’s preferences throughout labor and delivery, as per birth plan or request.

Provides safe and effective intra-partum care.

Performs nursing procedures with attention to accuracy, patient safety and comfort, including those requiring strict aseptic technique.

Competent in neonatal resuscitation and performs when needed.

Fosters and facilitates peer teaching activities in a clinical setting.
 

Qualifications

Bachelor of Science degree in nursing or equivalent of at least 3 years study duration from an accredited program, plus midwifery Certificate (at least 1 year syllabus) from a recognized nursing program or Direct Entry Midwifery degree (at least 3 year curriculum).

Must have current Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate.

Must have current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certificate.

Current license in country of origin and with DOH or DHA license to practice in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

At least 2 years of experience as a Midwife in maternity hospital or appropriate setting is preferred.