The neonatal Nurse is responsible for providing advanced nursing care to the neonates including first treatment after birth, neonatal resuscitation and routine care in the unit.

MAIN RESPONSABILITIES
Application of basic hygiene rules
She is responsible for maintaining hygiene within the New Born Unit (NBU)
Application of MSF protocols for hand washing and use of gloves
Application of disinfection protocol invasive medical procedures
Waste management and change of safety box as needed.
Observation of the general cleanliness of the NBU
Education about personal hygiene to mothers during hospitalization and at the time of discharge.

NURSING CARE:
While performing her duty, the nurse:

Monitors patients vital parameters, condition, intake and output, infusion therapy, etc. and records them in the file
Provides advanced neonatal care.
Professionally uses the specific medical Equipment
Supports mothers in breastfeeding, kangaroo mother care, new born care, etc.
Passes IV-Lines, takes blood for laboratory tests prepares and injects medication and infusions.
Organise pharmacy, logistic and laundry order and storage
Passes and monitors gastric tubes, nasal prongs or oxygen masks.
Accompanies patients on transfers to other structures or for investigations.
Organizes the documentation and files for all patients admitted.
Participates in the medical round and informs the doctors of the progress of each patient.

JOB DESCRIPTIONS:

• Provision of free of cost prescribed medicine to patients.
• Ensure that duties and function are undertaken in a manner that prioritizes the safety and wellbeing of patients.
• To facilitate patient and doctor.
• To make the patients understand on use of medicine.
• Communicate effectively with patients.
• Ensure dignity of older people and person with disability.
• Taking care of ZMC asset.
• Working with ZMC staff in a coordinated and integrated manner.

​During my tenure in RMI I have worked in the following departments:
• Cardiac Surgery Ward
• Cardiac ICU
• Surgical ICU
• Pedeatrics ICU

Job Descriptions:

● Planning and completing duties with minimal direction from superiors, colleagues or managers.
● Providing effective leadership and clear direction to junior staff in the absence of senior staff.
● In-depth understanding of how the nursing world works and how hospital departments operate.
● Writing reports and presenting findings in a professional manner to audiences and single individuals.
● Conducting home visits to patients to administer medication, give advice and also provide support.
● Provides personal care including infection prevention/control, feeding and personal hygiene.
● Monitoring the execution of preventive measure and providing guidance to other staff colleagues and students.
● Particpating in the unit meeting, in service education programs and quality improvement initiatives as assigned.
● Participating in infection control team meetings and assisting in their organization.
● Reporting infectious outbreaks directly to the Chair Infection Control commitee and Nursing Manager.
● Making sure that the staff is free from any infectious disease.
● Initiating emergency, fire safety measures and safety practices as necessary.
● Maintaining accurate paper and computer medical records and ensuring their confidentiality at all times.
● Have worked with diverse populations, communities, and organizations in a wide range of settings.
● Reading as well as interpreting medical reports and then drawing valid and logical conclusions from them.
● Maintaining the security of medical supplies such as controlled drugs and medical equipment.
● Ability to develop positive working relationships with colleagues, patients and other healthcare professionals.
● Extensive patient and family liaison with the aim to provide reassurance and comfort.