A vacancy exists for Registered Nurse (Midwife Qualified), based at Life Flora Hospital, reporting to Caroline Boskovic, Maternity Unit Manager. The successful candidates will be responsible for providing holistic patient care and to collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders in line with Company & Hospital strategic objectives.

Critical Outputs
Patient Care – Determine and administer patient’s needs, listening to complaints, recording vital data, receiving and giving report from/to other shifts.Administer medication and observe reactions, special diets and implement treatment plans.Co-ordinate nursing services with that of the multi-disciplinary team
Health Education – Participate in education/learning programmes for patients, families, communities and staff
Administration – Maintain accurate patient information by recording and reporting all abnormalities, referrals, all interventions carried out, incidents, movements and patient belongings
Material and Resource Supervision – stock control, billing of all stock and maintaining safety and storage of equipment
Allocate, delegate staff according to job requirements, orientate new employees, manage staff schedules, and manage joint performance of sub-ordinates.
Comply with ISO requirements in order to facilitate infection control
Conduction of effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders

Requirements

Relevant Degree or Diploma in Nursing
Diploma in Midwifery, Advanced Midwifery would be an added advantage
Registration with SANC
Nursing experience in Maternity Ward (Labour, Post-natal and Nursery).
Must be willing to fulfill the role of midwife in the Unit, according to the flexi hour system (day and night duty), standby hours, according to the needs of the Unit.
Understanding of the private healthcare industry, its challenges and role players.
Computer proficiency
Must be able to work under pressure in a continuously changing environment
Driver’s license and ability to travel

Competencies

Problem-solving, analysis and judgement
Resilience
Engaging diversity
Verbal & written communication and presentation
Influencing
Drive & energy
Excellence orientation
Building relationships
Customer responsiveness
Organisational awareness
Ethical behaviour

Please send your resume/CV