STATE REGISTERED NURSE, MATERNITY WARD & SPECIAL CARE NURSERY

Job Summary

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate State Registered Nurse to join our Maternity Ward and Special Care Nursery team. This role involves providing high-quality, patient-centered nursing care to mothers and newborns, ensuring their well-being and a positive experience throughout their hospital stay.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum mothers, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care plans.
• Monitor and support laboring mothers, interpreting fetal monitoring strips and administering medications as prescribed.
• Assist with deliveries and provide immediate postpartum care to mothers and newborns.
• Provide specialized nursing care to neonates in the Special Care Nursery, including monitoring vital signs, administering medications, managing incubators, and assisting with feeding and hygiene.
• Educate new mothers on infant care, breastfeeding, postpartum recovery, and discharge instructions.
• Collaborate with physicians, midwives, and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated and effective patient care.
• Maintain accurate and thorough patient records and documentation.
• Adhere to all hospital policies, procedures, and safety standards.
• Respond to emergency situations promptly and effectively.
• Participate in continuous professional development and training.

Job Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing with the relevant nursing board.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a Maternity Ward or Special Care Nursery setting.
• Possession of a valid Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification. Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of obstetrics, neonatology, and maternal-child health principles.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and demanding environment.
• Compassionate and patient-centered approach to care.
• Ability to work rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.