Advanced Midwife - Netcare Linmed Hospital

Netcare; Benoni; Remote; ZAR 350,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

The Registered Midwife at Netcare Linmed Hospital will render and promote cost effective, safe quality patient care in accordance with hospital standards with a focus on delivery process management from admission to the maternity ward to discharge, including anti-natal care.

The incumbent will be responsible for direct/indirect nursing care, assess and plan care, participate in clinical governance, infection prevention, and ensure standards are met across the maternity pathway.

Qualifications

• A recognised Degree or Diploma in Midwifery with current Registration with SANC.
• Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing Education with current Registration with SANC.
• Relevant experience in the nursing discipline.
• Capacity to implement and maintain standards in health practice.

Responsibilities

• Render and promote cost effective, safe quality patient care from admission to discharge in maternity.
• Manage acuity and skill mix to ensure appropriate level of care and audit health records.
• Participate in ward/unit quality improvement programmes and clinical governance.
• Provide and supervise evidence-based nursing care during childbirth and ante-natal services.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and adhere to infection prevention standards.

Skills

Taking Action

Decision Making

Managing Self

Personal Work Ethic

Building Relationships

Communication

Teamwork

Technical Knowledge

Education

Degree or Diploma in Midwifery

Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing Education

Job description

Advanced Midwife - Netcare Linmed HospitalWe use cookies to personalise and enhance your experience on our website. Visit our Privacy policy to Learn more. By clicking \"Accept\" you agree to our use of cookies.# Netcare careers## Advanced Midwife - Netcare Linmed HospitalApply: Netcare Linmed Hospital: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: December 15, 2026 (30+ days left to apply): JR108222**We provide meaningful careers that connect people with purpose.****We are united by a common purpose of providing the best and safest care; and by our shared values of Care, Truth, Participation, Compassion and Dignity.****Netcare invites you to be part of our journey.**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.* Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing Education 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.