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
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
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
