Assists Dr’s in insertion of invasive lines following sterile technique as per infection control guidelines
Assesses and documents vital signs at specified frequency according to patients condition and hospital policy
Ability to setup the ventilator and care of the patient on a ventilator/respiratory support
To assist in transferring a patient on respiratory support
Responsible for coordinating with Doctors and other allied workers to provide comprehensive care to the patient
Must be competent in code blue and respond when needed.
Performs nursing procedures with attention to accuracy, patient safety and comfort, including those requiring strict aseptic technique
Provides patient education to patient and family members and documents
Provides for the physical, psychological and social needs of the patient and families.
Assists and encourages patient with breast feeding when applicable
Assists with transfer of critical patients to other facilities and serves as transport nurse during ambulance transport
Knowledge and skills 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.
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