Maternal Nurse at Peoplelink Consultants Ltd

• Provide antenatal care, including history- taking, vital monitoring, fetal assessment (palpation, FHR), and administering supplements/immunizations.
• Assess onset and progress of labor, conduct safe vaginal examinations, and monitor fetal well-being during labor.
• Assist with normal vaginal deliveries, provide perineal support, and perform immediate newborn care (drying, APGAR, cord clamping). Administer oxytocin for active management of the third stage of labor.
• Monitor maternal postnatal vitals, uterine involution, vaginal bleeding, and care for episiotomies/tears.
• Support breastfeeding initiation and educate mothers on self-care, newborn care, and family planning.
• Perform neonatal resuscitation (bag and mask ventilation) and manage IV access/fluids in maternal shock.
• Recognize, escalate, and assist in preparing for obstetric emergencies like eclampsia and emergency C-sections.

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Nursing or Midwifery.
• Valid nursing license/registration from a recognised institution.
• Proven hands-on maternity care experience (antenatal, intrapartum, postnatal).
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and patient education skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and respond effectively in emergencies.

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