The Labour Room Nurse will provide high-quality maternal and neonatal care during all stages of childbirth--pre-delivery, delivery, and post-delivery. The role requires excellent clinical skills, quick decision-making, and compassionate patient care.
Key Roles & Responsibilities:1. Pre-Delivery Care
Assess the condition of pregnant women upon admission.
Monitor vital signs, fetal heart rate, and contraction patterns.
Prepare patients for normal or complicated deliveries.
Assist doctors in conducting examinations.
2. Delivery Assistance
Assist obstetricians/gynecologists during normal deliveries and emergency procedures.
Maintain sterility and prepare instruments and delivery kits.
Support and guide mothers throughout the labour process.
3. Post-Delivery Care
Monitor the mother's vital signs after delivery.
Provide newborn care including initial assessment, APGAR scoring, and safe handling.
Educate mothers on breastfeeding and postnatal hygiene.
4. Emergency Management
Respond quickly to obstetric emergencies (eclampsia, PPH, fetal distress, etc.).
Prepare for and assist in C-section cases if required.
Administer medications as per doctor's orders.
5. Documentation & Reporting
Maintain accurate patient records, labour notes, and delivery reports.
Ensure proper handover during shift changes.
Follow hospital standards and protocols.
6. Patient Care & Communication
Provide emotional support to mothers and families.
Communicate clearly with doctors, attendants, and support staff.
Maintain a calm and reassuring environment in the labour room.
Required Qualifications:
GNM / B.Sc Nursing / Post Basic B.Sc Nursing
Minimum 2 years of experience in Labour Room or Maternity Ward
Registered Nurse with valid Nursing Council Registration
Knowledge of labour room instruments, infection control, and emergency care
Skills Required:
Strong clinical and observation skills
Ability to work under pressure
Good communication and patient handling
Teamwork and coordination
Knowledge of labour room protocols and neonatal care
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: In person
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