Labour Room Nurse

Job Title: Labour Room NurseVacancies: 4 PositionsExperience Required: Minimum 2 Years (Labour Room / Maternity Ward)Job Summary:

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