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• Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates nursing care given to patients in an effective and organized manner in the Inpatient ward.
• Performs initial assessment and reassessment of patients in the department.
• Demonstrates knowledge of electronic fetal monitoring using CTG and central monitoring system (ie OB TV)
• 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.
• Facilitates medical assistance and provides patient care in emergency situations.
• 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.
• Follows IV protocols as per hospital policy/guidelines
• 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.
• Performs nursing procedures with attention to accuracy, patient safety and comfort, including those requiring strict aseptic technique.

Responsibilities: * Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates nursing care given to patients in an effective and organized manner in the Inpatient ward.

• Performs initial assessment and reassessment of patients in the department.
• Demonstrates knowledge of electronic fetal monitoring using CTG and central monitoring system (ie OB TV)
• 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.
• Facilitates medical assistance and provides patient care in emergency situations.
• 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.
• Follows IV protocols as per hospital policy/guidelines
• 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.
• Performs nursing procedures with attention to accuracy, patient safety and comfort, including those requiring strict aseptic technique.

Qualifications: * Bachelor of Science in Nursing/Diploma in Nursing.

• Current license in country of origin and with HAAD license to practice in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
• Minimum 2 years nursing experience after completing qualification.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate.
• Ability to work flexible shifts.
• Ability to review procedures and implement new models of service delivery to satisfy client and organizational requirements.
• Demonstrated commitment to quality outcomes and ability to consult with staff regarding continuous improvement.
• Excellent command of oral and written English. Arabic language advantageous/desirable but not essential.
• Possess a \xe2\x80\x9ccan do\xe2\x80\x9d and flexible approach.
• Ability to demonstrate highly developed communication and organizational skills at all levels.
• Ability to multi task within the team and possess interpersonal and good communication skills.
• Ability to provide compassionate care that is respectful to patients\' cultural preferences while keeping in line with regulating bodies (HAAD, JCI).
• Knowledge of computer skills including Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision and in a team within a complex clinical setting.
• Demonstrates knowledge and practice of confidentiality policy.
• Ability to demonstrate self-directed thinking, continued proficiency and initiative in problem solving when providing patient care in the clinical setting.

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