Key Responsibilities:
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Works with clinicians to design the newborn delivery plan; administers medication, induces labour, monitors fetal heart rate, and assists with epidural injections.
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Reviews the doctorโs notes and drug charts and acts accordingly.
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Prepares nursing care plans and provides effective bedside nursing care.
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Experienced and efficient in handling neonates and new mothers; capable of CTG interpretation.
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Competently manages the nurseโpatient ratio.
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Ensures nurses are competent and capable of handling the tasks assigned to them.
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Ensures nurses follow protocols without exception.
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Assigns duties ensuring the right mix of experience and skill (senior and junior staff) in each shift.
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Competently handles all equipment and gadgets used in patient care; ensures the team is trained in their usage and that equipment is serviceable and readily available.
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Adheres to infection control practices and ensures hygiene and sterility of personnel, equipment, and the environment.
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Maintains records, reports, and registers as per organizational standards.
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Accurately captures data, ensures documentation is complete and correct, and tracks Nursing Quality Indicators while reporting accurately.
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Maintains accurate records of all procedures, including the birth register, stillbirth records, incidents, and fetus disposal records.
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