Advanced Midwifery and Neonatal Nursing Science

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ROLE SUMMARY
The Registered Midwife will render and promote cost effective, safe quality patient care in accordance with hospital standards and policies with a specific focus on the total management of patients during the delivery process from admission to the maternity ward to discharge from the hospital, including anti-natal care. The incumbent will further be responsible for direct and/or indirect nursing care of a patient or a group of patients, for assessing, planning, executing and supervising the implementation of care to meet patient needs, is a role model in the delivery of evidence based care and will actively participate in Clinical Governance.
KEY WORK OUTPUT AND ACCOUNTABILITIES
CONSISTENCY OF CARE
Administration
Manage acuity and skill mix to ensure appropriate level of care
Audit of health records to ensure compliance
Ensure all stock is well controlled and managed, charged and credited appropriately
Research activities
Keep abreast of current research in the discipline
Quality assurance
Participate in ward/units quality improvement programme
Patient care
Practice patient care according to the Scope of Practice and assume total responsibility for these activities
Contribute to the holistic care of patients
Attend handover of report at shift commencement
Effective communication with patients regarding their care
Promote patient of health and wellbeing
Practice the principles of infection prevention and all Standard precautions
Promote and maintains good public relations with patients, relatives and visitors
Execute all procedures according to hospital standards
Refer all complaints from patients and doctors to sister-in-charge of the unit
Carry out all departmental duties as assigned by supervisors
Provide and supervise the delivery of evidence based nursing care
Perform all duties specifically related to childbirth, including the delivery of babies, pre-natal- anti-natal service and the full spectrum of patient care form admission to discharge.
Ensure that all patients have an appropriate nursing care plan
Communicate with Health Care Practitioners regarding any change in health status
Administer and store medication in accordance with the Netcare policy.
Perform other duties as reasonably requested by the Unit Manager or senior member of staff.
Safety awareness and risk management
Effective risk prevention and management
Maintain a therapeutic, clean and safe environment that is free from medico-legal hazards
Adhere to the Netcare Resuscitation and Reanimation policy
Adhere to Netcare medical waste management principles and all other waste management principles
Maintain a safe working environment in accordance with the Machinery and Occupational Safety Act
Report and act upon potential/actual risks identified
Responsible for ensuring correct use, cleaning and storage of equipment
Report equipment needing repair or replacement
Maintain professional conduct and standards at all times in accordance with hospital policies and procedures
Maintain patient confidentiality at all times
TRANSFORMATION OF OUR SOCIETY
Personal and professional development
Keep up to date with Netcare’s evolving policies and procedures.
Assumes responsibility for own personal and professional development
Assumes responsibility for maintaining competence in CPR
Keep abreast of current research in the discipline
Mentoring and supervision of junior healthcare providers and support staff
Facilitation of a learning environment
Build and maintain stakeholder relationships
Work effectively and co-operatively with others to establish and maintain good working relationships that are mutually beneficial.
Create and maintain a positive environment where the differences of others are recognized, understood, and valued, so that all can reach their full potential and maximize their contributions.
Develop collaborative relationships to help accomplish work goal.
SKILLS PROFILE
EDUCATION
Essential
A recognised Degree or Diploma in Midwifery with current Registration with SANC.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Essential
Relevant experience in the nursing discipline
Capacity to implement and maintain standards of health practice required from all accredited bodies and appropriate health legislation
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
In the event of any physical or psychological limitation that may impair the employee’s ability to perform the required job function, the employee must consult the employer for reasonable accommodation.
SKILLS
Taking Action
Capable of recognising the need for action, considering possible risks and taking responsibility for results.
Decision Making
Capable of making decisions timeously and taking responsibility for the consequences.
Managing Self
Capacity to plan, organise and control own work environment by setting appropriate priorities and achieving set objectives within a given time frame.
Personal Work Ethic
Capacity to instil an ethic of quality and consistency in self and others.
Building Relationships
Capacity to establish constructive and effective relationships.
Communication
The capacity to clearly present information, either written or verbal.
Teamwork
Capacity to cooperate with others to work towards a common goal.
Technical Knowledge
The capacity to perform a technical function to required standards.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Professional flexibility in working hours based on operational requirements, including night and weekend shifts.
Will interact with internal and external customers through several different means
NETCARE VALUES AND BEHAVIOURS
Netcare Values
At Netcare, our core value is care. We care about the dignity of our patients and all members of the Netcare family. We care about the participation of our people and our partners in everything we do. We care about truth in all our actions. We are passionate about quality care and professional excellence.
At Netcare, our core value is care.
We care about the dignity of our patients and all members of the Netcare family.
We care about the participation of our people and our healthcare partners in everything that we do.
We care about the truth in all our actions.
We listen with empathy and respond with acts of compassion in all interactions with our patients and their families.
The Netcare Way
Netcare is committed to providing quality care. Our basic service standard holds us accountable for the below seven behaviours which you will be accountable to uphold:
Respect - I always greet everyone to show my respect.
Identity - I always wear my name badge to show my identity.
Dignity - I always treat others with consideration and humility to uphold dignity
Care - I always act in the best interest of Netcare and others to show I care
Compassion - I always listen with empathy and respond with kind action to show my compassion
Appreciation - I always say thank you to show my appreciation.
Diversity- I always embrace diversity to strengthen inclusivity and belonging.
Join the team committed to providing the best and safest health and care.