Registered Nurse - Labor Room

Job description / Role

Clinical Duties

- Render evidence based comprehensive nursing care to the patient.
- Be knowledgeable about the layout of the unit, number of patients, types of patient and their requirements.
- Efficiently prepare daily nursing care plan as advised by the physician and provide care accordingly.
- Recognize and handles emergency situations and complications effectively during the course of treatment.
- Competently administers all medications following seven rights.
- Monitor the patient and timely reporting to MRP
- Arrange and transfuse blood & blood products appropriately.
- Provide personal hygiene to the patient.
- Meet the nutritional requirement of the patient.
- Meet elimination needs of the patient.
- Evaluate effectiveness of nursing care on patient condition and record and report it to the concerned Doctor timely.
- Help the ambulatory patients according to their needs.
- Ensure shift change report at patient bedside in each shift.
- Give accurate report to the Team Leader/ Head Nurse/ Supervisor as required.
- Actively participate in the disaster management process (Identified Codes) in the hospital.
- Initiate CPR and activates code blue as and when required.
- Follow strictly infection control practices and care bundles at all times.
- Timely collection and dispatching of various samples.
- Ensure safety, comfort, confidentiality and privacy of the patients.

Requirements

- Provide end of life & last office care as it is required.
- Provide patient and family education as per the hospital protocol.
- Explain patient rights and responsibilities to the patient.
- Ensure proper cleaning and disinfection of the equipment.
- Ensure availability, working condition and effective use of equipment in the unit.
- Ensures smooth admission, transfer, and discharge & death process.
- Escort patients to and from various departments.
- Take proper care of patient's belongings.
- Performs all special assignments that are rostered in order for a quality patient care.
- Ensure neat, clean and noise free environment to the patient and family.
- Report any untoward incident immediately to Head nurse/ Supervisor and submit the written statement in the same shift.
- Report immediately any safety and security issues at the work place to the concerned Head of the Dept/Supervisor.
- Appropriately delegate tasks to other health care assistants as and when required.
- Provides mentorship to the new joinees.

About the Company

From a single medical centre to a performance-driven healthcare enterprise spread across more than 366 medical establishments, including 27 hospitals, 115 clinics and 223 pharmacies in 7 countries and growing, Aster DM Healthcare has transitioned into being the leading healthcare authority across the Middle East and India.

Currently one of the largest and fastest growing conglomerates in the MENA region, Aster DM Healthcare covers the full spectrum of healthcare services. An expansive portfolio includes hospitals and clinics, pharmacies, diagnostic centres, educational institutions, healthcare management and healthcare support systems.

Headquartered in Dubai, the Aster DM network now encompasses more than 19,657 employees( Doctors, Nurses, Others) with JCI accredited clinics and diagnostic centres.

Never content to rest on its laurels, Aster DM Healthcare is constantly seeking opportunities to set new yardsticks with advanced developments. With many more innovative and ambitious initiatives, Aster DM Healthcare has radically catalyzed the healthcare revolution across Middle East & India.

Each of the Group’s verticals is a symbol of distinction, driven by the commitment to build a healthier tomorrow and to take healthcare to the next level of excellence.