Registered Nurse, NMC Royal Womens Hospital UAE

NMC Healthcare is presently searching for dedicated candidates for the role of a Registered Nurse – Labour & Delivery. The selected aspirant will work at NMC Royal Womens Hospital located in Abu Dhabi, UAE. This job was posted by NMC on 26 October 2023 and is now accepting applications from all desirous candidates.

Purpose of A Registered Nurse

To provide compassionate and skilled healthcare to patients, promoting their well being and recovery.

Duties of A Registered Nurse

• 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 (i.e 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.
• 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 or other procedures in compliance to scope of practice.
• Performs immediate post delivery care of mother, performs fundal massage and monitors vital signs, blood loss as needed and promotes newborn/parent bonding.
• Assesses 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing.
• 2-3 years of experience in clinical experience in High Dependency Unit / maternity unit.

Certification & License

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate.
• Current license in country of origin and with HAAD or DHA license to practice in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

Nurse Maternity, NMC Royal Womens Hospital Abu Dhabi UAE