Job Description
JobDescription
- The Staff Nurse or Midwife is responsible for providing safe, compassionate, and high quality patient care in accordance with hospital standards and nursing protocols.
Responsibilities
- Assisting in patient assessment, treatment, documentation, and overall clinical coordination to ensure efficiency, patient satisfaction, and adherence to professional ethics.
- Administer medications and treatments strictly as prescribed by the doctor, adhering to the Six Rights of Drug Administration.
- Maintain accurate and real-time documentation in the Electronic Medical Records (EMR) and nursing charts.
- Monitor patients’ conditions and promptly report any abnormal findings to the doctor.
- Prepare wards and ensure patient readiness for admission, surgery, and discharge.
- Assist in pre-operative and post-operative patient management, ensuring all necessary equipment and materials are available and functional.
- Provide patient education on medications, discharge instructions, and follow-up appointments.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Registered Nurse (RN) with valid licenses.
- Registered Midwife (RM) is an added advantage
- Minimum of 2 years clinical experience in a hospital with a strong background in midwifery.
- Sound knowledge of nursing procedures and patient care standards.
- Excellent communication, documentation, and teamwork skills.
- Demonstrated empathy, professionalism, and commitment to patient-centered care.