Advanced Midwifery and Neonatal Nursing Science

Job Facts

Minimum Requirements

• Relevant experience in the nursing discipline
• Capacity to implement and maintain standards of health practice required from all accredited bodies and appropriate health legislation
• 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.
• A recognised Degree or Diploma in Midwifery with current Registration with SANC.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• A recognised Degree or Diploma in Midwifery with current Registration with SANC.
• Capacity to cooperate with others to work towards a common goal.
• 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
• Keep abreast of current research in the discipline
• Participate in ward/units quality improvement programme
• 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
• The capacity to perform a technical function to required standards.
• 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
• 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.