Position Summary:
Postpartum nurses provide specialist care for new mothers and their babies immediately following childbirth. They assess the physical and emotional needs of both mother and baby, provide education and advice on infant care, monitor the mother's recovery and ensure the health of the newborn.
Primary Responsibilities/Accountabilities:
- Provide physical and emotional care to postpartum mothers and their newborns
- Monitor vital signs and initiate appropriate interventions as required
- Answer patient questions and provide education and support
- Assist with breastfeeding and bottle feeding
- Provide advice to new parents on newborn care
- Develop and implement individualized patient care plans
- Administer medications and treatments as prescribed
- Document patient progress and provide timely reports to physicians
Qualifications:
- Registered Nurse with experience in obstetrics and/or postnatal care
- Knowledge of postnatal care and newborn care
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Ability to provide emotional support for mothers and families
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to provide emotional support to postpartum mothers
- Knowledge of breastfeeding support and newborn care
- Flexibility to work varying shifts
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
