Registered Midwife

Abu Dhabi Health Services Company- SEHA - شركة أبوظبي للخدمات الصحية - صحة; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare organization in Dubai is seeking a qualified midwife to provide comprehensive care for women with uncomplicated pregnancies. The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree and at least three years of experience. This is an entry-level, full-time role that offers the opportunity to work within a dynamic healthcare team. Emphasis on patient care and compliance with healthcare policies is crucial.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years course duration in Midwifery.
• Minimum three years course duration for Nursing.
• Minimum one year course duration for Midwifery Certificate.
• Minimum two years course duration for Associate degree from Canada or USA.

Responsibilities

• Practices within the Scope of practice as defined by the regulatory body.
• Completes mandatory and unit specific competencies.
• Participates in self and peer evaluation.
• Initiates or participates in clinical research.
• Obtains accredited and non-accredited Continuing Nursing Education Units.

Education

Bachelor degree in Midwifery

BSc in Nursing

Midwifery Certificate

Associate degree in Nursing from Canada or USA

Successful completion of the National exam and Midwifery Certificate

Job description

Job Description

• Acts as the lead care provider for women with uncomplicated pregnancy.
• In accordance with organization policy, provides routine antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal care for normal pregnancy including risk assessment, recognition of complications and initiation of appropriate action including escalation to the appropriate physician.
• Responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care in accordance with the organization’s policy and procedures and the unit scope of service.
• Promotes breastfeeding and complies with ‘baby friendly’ organizational initiatives.
• Demonstrates knowledge in and compliance with the completion of documentation in an appropriate timeframe according to BE policies and guidelines.
• Demonstrates ability to navigate Malaffi accurately and efficiently.
• Uses the individualized, integrated plan of care to guide and prioritize care throughout the episode incorporating discharge planning and setting measurable goals daily, which are transparent to the patient.
• Assumes accountability and responsibility for own practice and does not carry out tasks beyond level of competence.
• Utilizes evidence based practice in the provision of care.
• Identifies significant changes in patient condition, initiates appropriate action and reports to immediate supervisor or physician as appropriate. Utilizes early warning scoring tools to identify deterioration in a timely fashion and escalates care appropriately as per SEHA policy.
• Demonstrates knowledge in the assessment and reassessment of pain and complies with BE policies, guidelines and documentation in the treatments and escalation of pain management.
• Prioritizes patient care based on ongoing assessment of patient needs.
• Participates in the referral process and utilizes available resources for the provision of comprehensive care to patients and families.
• Demonstrates service excellence and acts as a patient advocate to support the patient’s rights and dignity at all times.
• Facilitates a climate of mutual understanding, and appreciation of cross-cultural differences inherent in a multicultural society.
• Demonstrates knowledge and compliance with the seven rights of medication administration, high-risk medication and narcotics policy and the medication reconciliation process.
• Is accountable and responsible to practice within the Ministry of Health and DOH Narcotic Policies and Procedures.
• Responds to all levels of emergencies according to the organization’s policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Practices within the Scope of practice as defined by the regulatory body.
• Adheres to the Code of Conduct for Abu Dhabi and the organization.
• Completes mandatory and unit specific competencies and demonstrates ongoing compliance with appropriate evidence.
• In conjunction with, but not limited to, the Manager / Charge Nurse / CRN, identifies own professional learning needs and develops a learning plan as required.
• Participates in self and peer evaluation including reflective practice.
• Initiates or participates in clinical research that contributes to continual improvement in standards of care.
• Develops and maintains own Professional Portfolio.
• Obtains accredited and non-accredited Continuing Nursing Education (CNE) Units in compliance with DOH requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Midwifery or equivalent qualification with minimum of three (3) years course duration in Midwifery.
• BSc in Nursing, or equivalent with minimum three (3) years course duration.
• Midwifery Certificate with minimum one (1) year course duration.
• Associate degree in Nursing from Canada or USA with minimum two (2) years course duration.
• Successful completion of the National exam and Midwifery Certificate with minimum one year course duration.

Job Details

Role Level: Entry-Level
Work Type: Full-Time
Country: United Arab Emirates
City: Dubai
Company Website: https://www.seha.ae/