Job Description

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB:

To provide and coordinate patient-centric and evidence based midwifery care by ensuring compliance to ethical and professional standards set by regulatory authorities and the company

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS:

To deliver quality care to antenatal, intrapartum, postpartum women and neonates in collaboration with the multi professional team according to set clinical standards and relevant legislation

Ensure patient safety by identifying, preventing and managing risks in accordance with clinical risk policies, procedures and relevant legislation

To facilitate positive patient and family experiences by creating a conducive environment as guided by nursing leadership

To provide accurate and comprehensive records of all nursing interventions according to company standard and legal requirements

To create and contribute to a learning environment that builds employee competence by actively supervising, mentoring and coaching learners and nursing employees

To utilise all required stock and equipment efficiently, according to Mediclinic guidelines

REQUIRED EDUCATION:

Relevant Bachelor’s degree

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

At least two years current/ recent experience as Midwife

REQUIRED JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Computer Literacy (Microsoft Suite)
• Written and verbal communication skills
• Patient safety standards