Job Description

The Labor Room Staff Nurse provides direct and indirect care for assigned patients in labor and delivery unit per scheduled shifts. The Labor Room Staff Nurse is primarily responsible for professional performance and safe patient care. The role encompasses nursing assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, evaluation, and coordination of care for patients and their families across the health care continuum and involving families. It includes but not limited to, assisting physicians during delivery, taking care of the neonates immediately post-partum and assists physicians during C sections. The Labor Room Staff Nurse is accountable for clinical, educational, quality, and fiscal patient care outcomes, in accordance with established institution's policies, procedures, guidelines, and standards of practice. Participates in PI projects, and collaborates with other professional disciplines to ensure effective and efficient patient care delivery and the achievement of desired outcomes. Carries out planned activities to promote Excellence in care. Utilizes knowledge of human development stages, and cultural diversity into the provision of patient care. Abides by accreditation standards and international standards. Supports the mission and vision of the Dar Al Shifa Hospital (DASH) and the Nursing Department.