A vacancy exists for a Registered Nurse Midwife Qualified based at Life Westville Hospital, reporting to Cynthia James, Unit Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing holistic patient care and to collaborate 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 Diploma in Midwifery and Neonatal Nursing Science will be an advantage
Minimum of 4 years midwifery experience in post-natal, labour ward and nursery
Current registration with the relevant professional or regulatory body
Understanding of the private healthcare industry, its challenges and role players would be an advantage

Competencies

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

Please send your resume/CV