قابلة - Staff Midwife

 

 

• Duties and responsibilities:

 

 

 Administrative

 

3.1.1    Addresses issues using a problem-solving framework.  Initiates the nursing chain of command if unable to resolve issues satisfactorily

3.1.2    Documents all assessments, interventions, & other information in the patient’s health record in a timely & ongoing manner

 

 

• Promotes continuity of care through oral & written communication

 

 

 

 

 

• Clinical

 

 

• Provides direct patient care utilizing the nursing process within established hospital and unit specific policies & procedures

 

 

• To maintain high standards of Midwifery and Neonatal Nursing care within a safe environment.

 

 

• Demonstrates knowledge & clinical assessment skills appropriate to the clinical area

 

 

• Monitor Cardiotocograph and interpret the finding and Co-ordinate with Physician.

 

 

• Perform Vaginal Examination and document the bishop’s score.

 

 

• Provides direct prenatal, intrapartum, postpartum and/or well women patient services and primary care to low-to-moderate risk obstetrical and gynaecological patients.

 

 

• Takes direct & appropriate action in urgent & emergency situations

 

 

• Demonstrates effective communication & collaboration skills when interacting with patients, families or other health care team members

 

 

• Complies with hospital Infection Control & Safety protocols

 

 

• Education & Research

 

 

 

 

 

• Works with all health care team members in activities designed for the improvement of patient outcomes

 

 

• Assumes responsibility for own professional growth in identifying the areas of improvement for further development

 

 

• Uses research / current references in the provision of evidence-based care

 

 

• Participates in teaching activities in the unit

 

 

Quality

 Anticipate & acts to maintain a safe environment

Asses own care, that provided by others, patient care systems, & continuously seeks way to improve

Complies with & participates in Quality Management processes & activities

 

Professionalism

Serves as a role model, teacher & resource

Develops & utilizes professional collegial networking

Demonstrates respect, compassion, & cultural sensitivity to patients, families and other hospital employees

Advocates for excellence in patient care & rights

Demonstrates initiative in the performance of duties

Performs other related duties as assigned

 

 

• Professional experience:

 

 

 

 

 

• Minimum (3) Three Years work experience as Midwife in Labour and Delivery unit.

 

 

 

 

• Specialized knowledge:

 

 

 

 

 

• Neonatal Resuscitation Program Certificate

 

 

• Infection Prevention & Control Certificate

 

 

 

 

 

• Personal qualities / skills:

 

 

 

• English & Arabic

 

 

• Computer skills required