Midwife Required in Dubai - Dubai
Midwife Required in Dubai
NMC Healthcare is the most trusted and the largest private healthcare company in the UAE for over 40 years. With a dedicated team of doctors and paramedical and support personnel, NMC owns and manage numerous healthcare facilities globally and treat millions of patients worldwide every year. The company has specialized verticals that include Multi-Specialty Care, Maternity and Fertility, Long-Term and Home Care, Medical Centres, Day Surgery Centres, Operations and Management.
We at NMC facilitate a challenging and motivating work environment that enables ample scope for career growth and development. We create a conducive work culture that attracts, retain and help talented and committed individuals grow. We encourage lifelong learning and deliver the best care to our customers and strive towards creating a world-class platform for nurturing the professionals of tomorrow.
Job Summary:
Assesses, triages and monitors patients throughout labour and assists physicians with deliveries and patient care as per scope of practice. Provides antenatal, postnatal care, breastfeeding advice and support to women, their babies, their partners and families. Works within a team of professional and medical staff that includes doctors, nurses, other healthcare providers and visiting doulas. Rotates shifts to meet patient care requirements.
THIS ROLE IS LOCATED IN THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
Responsibilities:
Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates nursing care given to patients in an effective and organized manner in Labor and Delivery unit.
Performs initial assessment and reassessment of patients in Labor and delivery
Demonstrates sound knowledge of electronic fetal monitoring using CTG and central monitoring system (ie OB TV)
Initiates Intravenous Therapy as per Doctors orders
Demonstrates skills in receiving the new-born immediately after delivery
Facilitates medical assistance and provides patient care in emergency situations.
Participates in code drills as per requirement, is a member of the code blue team and assists with code purple (Obstetric Emergencies) as required.
Acts as Team Leader in the absence of the Charge Midwife and is able to delegate tasks as per skills and scope of practice.
Monitors progress of laboring mothers, interprets fetal heart rate and notifies Physician when appropriate for progress or problems.
Assists laboring patient with breathing exercises, pain management techniques and provides pain medication as per Doctor’s orders.
Prepares birthing room for delivery using sterile technique.
Assists Physician with initiation of oxytocin inductions and monitors progress of labor accordingly
Follows IV protocols as per hospital policy/guidelines
Assists Physician with artificial rupture of membranes, performs sterile vaginal examinations or other procedures.
Performs immediate post-delivery care of mother, performs fundal massage and monitors vital signs, blood loss as needed and promotes new-born/parent bonding
Performs deliveries in the absence of the Doctor in emergency situations as per scope of practice.
Performs the Appropriateness review of medications before preparing and administering medications as required.
Assesses, examines and triages walk in patients who are directed to L&D assessment room from either outside or from OPD Doctors and coordinates appropriate care and medical intervention
Responsible for coordinating with the Obstetrician, Neonatologist / Paediatrician and other allied workers to provide comprehensive care to mother and child.
Prepares mothers for caesarean sections as well as assist doctors with the administration of medication as per scope for practice.
Actively promotes breastfeeding, skin to skin bonding after delivery
Is knowledgeable regarding Stem cell collection
Assists in receiving new-borns in emergency caesareans where required in the absence of the NICU nurse.
Identifies high risk pregnancies and communicates with doctors and other medical specialists as required
Knowledge on collection of specimens, bloods for diagnostic testing and critical values
Knowledge on ordering blood products and monitoring patients when receiving blood products.
In depth knowledge of Obstetric emergencies, nursing management and care as per protocols.
Encourages participation of family member/partner in the birth to support the mother and enhances both mother/baby bonding and family relationships.
Provides appropriate health education to patients and their family.
Offers support and advice following events such as miscarriage, stillbirth, neonatal abnormality and neonatal death.
Demonstrates competency in the skills needed to support the woman during childbirth.
Demonstrates in depth knowledge of monitoring a patient in all stages of labor, monitoring the condition of the fetus and knowledge of drugs and pain management.
Complies with the Disposal of Human Tissue Policy.
Encourages and respects woman’s preferences throughout labor and delivery, as per birth plan or request.
Provides safe and effective intra-partum care.
Performs nursing procedures with attention to accuracy, patient safety and comfort, including those requiring strict aseptic technique.
Competent in neonatal resuscitation and performs when needed.
Fosters and facilitates peer teaching activities in a clinical setting.
Qualifications:
Bachelor of Science degree in nursing or equivalent of at least 3 years’ study duration from an accredited program, plus midwifery Certificate (at least 1 year syllabus) from a recognized nursing program or Direct Entry Midwifery degree (at least 3-year curriculum).
Must have current Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate.
Must have current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certificate.
Current license in country of origin and with DOH license to practice in Abu Dhabi, UAE, DHA license to practice in Dubai or MOH license to practice in Sharjah
At least 2 years of experience as a Midwife in maternity hospital or appropriate setting is preferred.
Ability to review procedures and implement new models of service delivery to satisfy client and organizational requirements.
Demonstrated commitment to quality outcomes and ability to consult with staff regarding continuous improvement.
Excellent command of English language. Arabic language advantageous/desirable but not essential.
Possess a “can do” and flexible approach.
Ability to demonstrate highly developed communication and organizational skills at all levels.
Ability to provide compassionate care that is respectful to patients’ cultural preferences while keeping in line with regulating bodies (JCI, DOH).
Knowledge of computer skills including Microsoft Word and Excel.
Ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision and in a team within a complex clinical setting.
Demonstrates knowledge and practice of confidentiality policy.
Ability to demonstrate self-directed thinking, continued proficiency and initiative in problem solving when providing patient care in the clinical setting.
**Please note we welcome applications for facilities in Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Sharjah for all our Nursing opportunities
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