Registered Nurse / Registered Midwife

About this role

Queens Clinic Limited is recruiting for a full-time Registered Nurse or Registered Midwife to join their maternity team in Abuja. The role involves providing woman-centred care throughout pregnancy, labour, birth and the postnatal period, coordinating with obstetricians and other healthcare staff, and supporting families with information and guidance. Responsibilities include antenatal assessments, monitoring maternal and fetal wellbeing, recording vital signs, assisting with labour and birth within scope, postnatal care and discharge planning, newborn assessment, infant-feeding support, maintaining records, administering medications, and participating in audits and professional development. The position requires current registration as a midwife, a recognised midwifery qualification, and competence across antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal care, with strong communication skills and the ability to work under pressure in a busy setting. The employer provides diagnostic and maternity care services and operates a multidisciplinary healthcare team in Abuja.

What you would do

• Conduct antenatal assessments and monitor maternal and fetal wellbeing
• Record patient vital signs and medical information
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team for care coordination and handovers
• Contribute to clinical audits, service improvement, teaching and development
• Provide guidance on maternal wellbeing and warning signs
• Deliver postnatal care and discharge preparation
• Monitor labour progress and provide support during spontaneous vaginal births within scope
• Assess and provide immediate care for newborns and seek additional support when needed
• Support breastfeeding and infant-feeding choices with guidance
• Maintain accurate, confidential clinical records and administer medications within scope

What they are asking for

• Recognised midwifery qualification and current registration with the relevant regulatory body
• Current competence in antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal care
• Experience providing maternity care in hospital, birthing centre or similar setting
• Good documentation skills and familiarity with clinical records (electronic or paper)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a compassionate approach
• Life-support training current or willingness to complete
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritise care in a busy environment
• Knowledge of maternal and newborn assessment, safe birth practices, emergency response and escalation procedures
• Commitment to confidentiality, safeguarding, infection prevention and professional standards

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