Labor & Delivery Staff Nurse

Summary

Responsible to guide mothers through pregnancy, giving birth, and the post-partum process. They aim to give new parents as much support and helpful information as possible throughout delivery

Education / Qualifications Required:

• BS Degree in Nursing
• Associate Degree/Diploma in Nursing

Experience:

• Minimum Two (2) years of clinical experience in Labor & Delivery if holding BS Degree
• Minimum Four (4) years of clinical experience in Labor & Delivery if holding Associate Degree/Diploma in Nursing

License:

• Current and in Good Standing Nursing License/Registration (RN) to practice in country of residence

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Clinical Practice:

• Provides direct patient care utilizing the nursing process within established hospital, divisional and unit specific policies and procedures, standards, protocols, etc.
• Demonstrates knowledge and clinical assessment skills appropriate to clinical area
• Takes direct and appropriate action in urgent and emergency situations
• Documents all assessments, interventions and other pertinent information in the patient’s healthcare record in a timely and ongoing manner
• Promotes continuity of patient care through oral and written communications
• Demonstrates effective communication and collaboration skills when interacting with patients/families, other health care team members and members of other departments
• Complies with hospital infection control and safety protocols

Administration:

• Provides a leadership and resource role in the provision of patient care
• Acts as a unit management resources e.g. care coordinator, charge nurse, team leader, as assigned
• Addresses issues using a problem solving framework. Initiates the nursing or medical/administrative chain of command if unable to resolve issues satisfactorily
• Liaisons with other healthcare team members and departments to provide continuity of patient care and unit activities

Education & Research:

• Works with all healthcare team members in activities designed for the improvement of patient care outcomes
• Acts as a preceptor and/or resource for new employees, trainees and other staff
• Assumes responsibility for own professional growth identifying those areas of clinical knowledge and skills that need further development
• Uses research/current references in the provision of evidence-based care
• Participates in teaching and mentoring of Nursing, Medical and Paramedical students, Interns and Residents

Quality:

• Anticipates and acts to maintain a safe environment
• Assesses own care, that provided by others, patient care systems, and continuously seeks ways to improve
• Compiles with and participates in Quality Management Processes and activities