Midwife

Description 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. Requirements 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 Show more Show less

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

Assist with nursing care and preparation of obstetrical/surgical patients; ensure nursing care plans are written and up to date; assess patient and determine deviations during labor and postpartum; assist team in stabilizing life-threatening delivery situations; care for newborns postpartum; assist with post-partum care including breastfeeding; set up for deliveries and procedures; clean and reprocess equipment; assist with patient examinations; process physicians' orders; utilize communication systems; maintain supplies and equipment; provide assistance in emergencies and scheduled cases; transport patients for diagnostics and movement; communicate with departments; provide patient and family education; maintain patient confidentiality; comply with standards to support accreditation; participate in person-centered care initiatives; enrich patient experience with compassion, respect and dignity; perform other duties as assigned