Registered Midwife

Duties & Responsibilities: • Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates nursing care given to patients in an effective and organized manner in 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 laboring mothers, interprets fetal heart rate and notifies Physician when appropriate for progress or problems. • Assists laboring patient with breathing exercises, pain management techniques and provides pain medication as per Doctor’s orders. • Prepares birthing room for delivery using sterile technique. • Assists Physician with initiation of oxytocin inductions and monitors progress of labor accordingly • Follows IV protocols as per hospital policy/guidelines • Assists Physician with artificial rupture of membranes, performs sterile vaginal examinations or other procedures. • Performs immediate post-delivery care of mother, performs fundal massage and monitors vital signs, blood loss as needed and promotes new-born/parent bonding • Performs deliveries in the absence of the Doctor in emergency situations as per scope of practice. • Performs the Appropriateness review of medications before preparing and administering medications as required. • Assesses, examines and triages walk in patients who are directed to L&D assessment room from either outside or from OPD Doctors and coordinates appropriate care and medical intervention • Responsible for coordinating with the Obstetrician, Neonatologist / Paediatrician and other allied workers to provide comprehensive care to mother and child. • Prepares mothers for caesarean sections as well as assist doctors with the administration of medication as per scope for practice. • Actively promotes breastfeeding, skin to skin bonding after delivery • Is knowledgeable regarding Stem cell collection • Assists in receiving new-borns in emergency caesareans where required in the absence of the NICU nurse. • Identifies high risk pregnancies and communicates with doctors and other medical specialists as required • Knowledge on collection of specimens, bloods for diagnostic testing and critical values • Knowledge on ordering blood products and monitoring patients when receiving blood products. • In depth knowledge of Obstetric emergencies, nursing management and care as per protocols. • Encourages participation of family member/partner in the birth to support the mother and enhances both mother/baby bonding and family relationships. • Provides appropriate health education to patients and their family. • Offers support and advice following events such as miscarriage, stillbirth, neonatal abnormality and neonatal death. • Demonstrates competency in the skills needed to support the woman during childbirth. • Demonstrates in depth knowledge of monitoring a patient in all stages of labor, monitoring the condition of the fetus and knowledge of drugs and pain management. • Complies with the Disposal of Human Tissue Policy. • Encourages and respects woman’s preferences throughout labor and delivery, as per birth plan or request. • Provides safe and effective intra-partum care. • Performs nursing procedures with attention to accuracy, patient safety and comfort, including those requiring strict aseptic technique. • Competent in neonatal resuscitation and performs when needed. • Fosters and facilitates peer teaching activities in a clinical setting.

Desired Candidate Profile

Applicants should possess the following qualifications to be considered: • Bachelor of Science 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). • Must have current Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate. • Must have current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certificate. • Current license in country of origin and with DOH / DHA / MOH license to practice in UAE. • At least 2 years of experience as a Midwife in maternity hospital or appropriate setting is preferred. • Ability to review procedures and implement new models of service delivery to satisfy client and organizational requirements. • Demonstrated commitment to quality outcomes and ability to consult with staff regarding continuous improvement. • Excellent command of English language. Arabic language advantageous/desirable but not essential. • Possess a “can do” and flexible approach. • Ability to demonstrate highly developed communication and organizational skills at all levels. • Ability to provide compassionate care that is respectful to patients’ cultural preferences while keeping in line with regulating bodies (JCI). • Knowledge of computer skills including Microsoft Word and Excel. • Ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision and in a team within a complex clinical setting. • Demonstrates knowledge and practice of confidentiality policy. • Ability to demonstrate self-directed thinking, continued proficiency and initiative in problem solving when providing patient care in the clinical setting.