Advanced Midwifery and Neonatal Nursing Science

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ROLE SUMMARY

The Registered Midwife will render and promote cost effective, safe quality patient care in accordance with hospital standards and policies with a specific focus on the total management of patients during the delivery process from admission to the maternity ward to discharge from the hospital, including anti-natal care. The incumbent will further be responsible for direct and/or indirect nursing care of a patient or a group of patients, for assessing, planning, executing and supervising the implementation of care to meet patient needs, is a role model in the delivery of evidence based care and will actively participate in Clinical Governance.

KEY WORK OUTPUT AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

CONSISTENCY OF CARE

Administration

• Manage acuity and skill mix to ensure appropriate level of care
• Audit of health records to ensure compliance
• Ensure all stock is well controlled and managed, charged and credited appropriately

Research activities

• Keep abreast of current research in the discipline

Quality assurance

• Participate in ward/units quality improvement programme

Patient care

• Practice patient care according to the Scope of Practice and assume total responsibility for these activities
• Contribute to the holistic care of patients
• Attend handover of report at shift commencement
• Effective communication with patients regarding their care
• Promote patient of health and wellbeing
• Practice the principles of infection prevention and all Standard precautions
• Promote and maintains good public relations with patients, relatives and visitors
• Execute all procedures according to hospital standards
• Refer all complaints from patients and doctors to sister-in-charge of the unit
• Carry out all departmental duties as assigned by supervisors
• Provide and supervise the delivery of evidence based nursing care
• Perform all duties specifically related to childbirth, including the delivery of babies, pre-natal- anti-natal service and the full spectrum of patient care form admission to discharge.
• Ensure that all patients have an appropriate nursing care plan
• Communicate with Health Care Practitioners regarding any change in health status
• Administer and store medication in accordance with the Netcare policy.
• Perform other duties as reasonably requested by the Unit Manager or senior member of staff.

Safety awareness and risk management

• Effective risk prevention and management
• Maintain a therapeutic, clean and safe environment that is free from medico-legal hazards
• Adhere to the Netcare Resuscitation and Reanimation policy
• Adhere to Netcare medical waste management principles and all other waste management principles
• Maintain a safe working environment in accordance with the Machinery and Occupational Safety Act
• Report and act upon potential/actual risks identified
• Responsible for ensuring correct use, cleaning and storage of equipment
• Report equipment needing repair or replacement
• Maintain professional conduct and standards at all times in accordance with hospital policies and procedures
• Maintain patient confidentiality at all times

TRANSFORMATION OF OUR SOCIETY

Personal and professional development

• Keep up to date with Netcare’s evolving policies and procedures.
• Assumes responsibility for own personal and professional development
• Assumes responsibility for maintaining competence in CPR
• Keep abreast of current research in the discipline
• Mentoring and supervision of junior healthcare providers and support staff
• Facilitation of a learning environment

Build and maintain stakeholder relationships

• Work effectively and co-operatively with others to establish and maintain good working relationships that are mutually beneficial.
• Create and maintain a positive environment where the differences of others are recognized, understood, and valued, so that all can reach their full potential and maximize their contributions.
• Develop collaborative relationships to help accomplish work goal.

SKILLS PROFILE

EDUCATION

Essential • A recognised Degree or Diploma in Midwifery with current Registration with SANC.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Relevant experience in the nursing discipline
• Capacity to implement and maintain standards of health practice required from all accredited bodies and appropriate health legislation

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

In the event of any physical or psychological limitation that may impair the employee’s ability to perform the required job function, the employee must consult the employer for reasonable accommodation.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Professional flexibility in working hours based on operational requirements, including night and weekend shifts.
• Will interact with internal and external customers through several different means

Join the team committed to providing the best and safest health and care.