Midwife

Healthcare
Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦
October 2, 2023

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Job Purpose / Objective

Responsible for assisting with nursing care and preparation of obstetrical/surgical patients by performing routine and delegated duties according to the standards and policies of HMG and Nursing Department.

Key Responsibilities / Accountabilities

  • Ensure that nursing care plans are written and up to date. Always taking the patients individual needs into account.

  • Assess the patient and determine deviations from normal during the process of labor and postpartum period.

  • Assist the team in dealing with a life threatening situation during delivery to provide initial stabilization pending arrival of the physician.

  • Assess and care for the normal newborn immediately after birth.

  • Provide assistance with post-partum care including breastfeeding.

  • Set up for deliveries and other procedures.

  • Clean equipment, forwards same for re-sterilization and helps set up for next case. Coordinate with the maintenance of a clean, safe environment.

  • Assist with a patient examination.

  • Process physicians’ orders as per policy including use of the order-entry system.

  • Utilize the communication systems in an efficient and effective manner (telephone, computer, tube system, mail system, etc.)

  • Assist in the maintenance of all supplies and equipment and clean-up / re-set up after deliveries.

  • Provide assistance in emergency procedures as well as elective and scheduled cases.

  • Transport stable of patients for diagnostic testing and for movement between LDR and other departments.

  • Assist and support patient during labor and delivery process.

  • Communicate clearly and effectively with other Departments in booking procedures, tracking information, and obtaining supplies or equipment for staff and patients.

  • Responsible to provide patient and family education.

  • Maintain the confidentiality of patient information that is seen or overheard.

  • Comply with the standards and perform duties necessary to support, achieve and maintain national and international accreditation.

  • Participate in person-centered care initiatives undertaken by HMG.

  • Enrich patient experience with compassion, respect and dignity.

  • Perform other applicable task and duties assigned within the realm of his/her knowledge, skills and abilities.

Education/ Professional Qualification

  • Diploma in Midwifery

Experience

  • Minimum of 1 year working experience in same specialty

Professional Licensing / Certification / Training

  • License from Country of origin or Saudi Council Registration

  • BLS or relevant certifications

Skills

patient care infection control & procedures handling department equipment”s nursing training & guidance

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