Staff Nurse OBGYNE

Position Summary

• Actively participate in promoting the vision and culture of University Hospital Sharjah (UHS).
• Adhere to UHS policies, procedures, fire regulations, and international accreditation standards (SHA, JCI, BFHI, FDON).
• Deliver quality care to antenatal, postpartum women, neonates, and gynecological patients, in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team, in line with clinical standards and relevant legislation.
• Regularly assess maternal vital signs, fetal heart rates, labor progression, and document any abnormal findings.
• Provide care, education, and support on pregnancy, childbirth, postpartum care, breastfeeding, and neonatal care.
• Monitor patients undergoing gynecological surgeries or treatments.
• Provide care for women with gynecological conditions such as abnormal bleeding, infections, and menopausal symptoms.
• Educate patients on prenatal care, postpartum recovery, contraceptive options, and self-care practices.
• Offer emotional support and counseling for women dealing with pregnancy complications, loss, or gynecological health issues.
• Collaborate with obstetricians, gynecologists, midwives, and other healthcare professionals in care planning.

Summary of Main Duties

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records in accordance with legal and institutional requirements.
• Respond to obstetric emergencies such as hemorrhage, pre-eclampsia, and maternal/fetal distress.
• Administer emergency medications and interventions as necessary.
• Assist in training new staff and students.
• Stay updated on best practices and advancements in obstetrics and gynecology.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care based on individual patient needs and treatment plans.
• Perform nursing care following current best practices and clinical guidelines.
• Assist physicians during examinations, procedures, and direct patient care.
• Ensure a safe patient environment by following infection control practices, safety protocols, and international patient safety goals.
• Participate in emergency safety practices, including fire safety.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to medication administration policies, ensuring the safe administration of prescribed medications.
• Monitor patient conditions and report changes promptly.
• Advocate for patients, ensuring quality care is delivered.
• Participate in continuous quality improvement initiatives, in-service education, and committee functions.
• Ensure proper maintenance and functionality of equipment and instruments. Report damages or malfunctions to the Bio-Medical department immediately.
• Document nursing care throughout patient admission and discharge as per hospital policy.
• Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
• Ensure unit stock, consumables, and crash cart items are maintained in accordance with hospital policies.
• Attend mandatory training and participate in ongoing professional development activities.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned, within scope of practice.
• Adhere to the employment terms and conditions outlined in the individual’s Employment Contract.

Position Requirements/Qualifications

Required 

• Current license in country of origin.
• Current UAE Healthcare Professional Licensure.

Within three months of employment

• UAE Sharjah Health Authority License.
• BLS certification.

NRP Certification.

Position criteria Other Skills/Abilities

• 2 years post graduate experience 
• Computer literate familiar with Microsoft Word, Excel
• Must be fluent in written and spoken English, spoken Arabic an advantage

Advantage 

• Previous UAE experience.
• Previous experience in a commissioning environment.
• Previous experience of working in International accredited hospital (JCIA).
• Participated in Preceptors/Education programs.