Midwife

Overview

We are looking for a qualified Midwife with a Bachelor's degree in Nursing or equivalent of at least 3 years study duration from an accredited program, plus midwifery Certificate (at least 1-year syllabus) from a recognized nursing program or Direct Entry Midwifery degree (at least 3-year curriculum) and currently licensed in the country of origin and with DOH, DHA, MOH to practice in UAE. With a minimum of 2 years midwifery experience in a maternity hospital or appropriate setting, the qualified candidate must have a current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certificate. Fluent in spoken and written English, Arabic language is desirable, but not essential.

The Midwife we are looking for assess triages, monitors patients throughout labour and assists physicians with deliveries and patient care as per the scope of practice. Provides antenatal, postnatal care, breastfeeding advice and support to women, their babies, their partners and families. Works within a team of professional and medical staff that includes doctors, nurses, other healthcare providers and visiting doulas. Rotates shifts to meet patient care requirements. She has the ability to review procedures and implement new models of service delivery to satisfy the client and organizational requirements. She must also demonstrate commitment to quality outcomes and ability to consult with staff regarding continuous improvement, possess a “can do” and flexible approach and demonstrate knowledge and practice of confidentiality policy. She has the ability to demonstrate highly developed communication and organizational skills at all levels, provide compassionate care that is respectful to patients’ cultural preferences while keeping in line with regulating bodies (JCI, DOH), work autonomously with minimal supervision and in a team within a complex clinical setting and self-directed thinking, continued proficiency and initiative in problem-solving when providing patient care in the clinical setting.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates nursing care given to patients in an effective and organized manner in the Labor and Delivery unit.

Performs initial assessment and reassessment of patients in Labor and delivery Demonstrates sound knowledge of electronic fetal monitoring using CTG and central monitoring system (ie OB TV) Initiates Intravenous Therapy as per Doctors’ orders

Demonstrates skills in receiving the new-born immediately after delivery

Facilitates medical assistance and provides patient care in emergency situations.

Participates in code drills as per requirement, is a member of the code blue team and assists with code purple (Obstetric Emergencies) as required.

Acts as Team Leader in the absence of the Charge Midwife and is able to delegate tasks as per skills and scope of practice.

Monitors progress of labouring mothers, interprets fetal heart rate and notifies Physician when appropriate for progress or problems.

Assists labouring patients with breathing exercises, and pain management techniques and provides pain medication as per Doctor orders.

Prepares a birthing room for delivery using sterile technique.

Assists Physician with the initiation of oxytocin inductions and monitors the progress of labour accordingly

Follows IV protocols as per hospital policy/guidelines