Practical Midwife (Corniche Hospital)

Role Overview

Practical Midwife at SEHA Hospitals, Corniche Hospital.

Company Overview

SEHA Hospitals is committed to organizational excellence, with a defined mission, vision and values that all staff are expected to understand, support and promote.

Role Purpose

Provide age-appropriate, patient-centred midwifery care in antenatal, postnatal and outpatient settings under the supervision and direction of a Registered Midwife, while maintaining high standards of nursing practice, safety and professional conduct.

Key Responsibilities

Patient Care & Assessment

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care in accordance with organizational policy, procedures and unit scope of service.
• Maintain high standards of nursing and midwifery care for patients working within evidence-based guidelines and unit-specific competencies.
• Under the supervision of the Registered Midwife, assess and implement nursing care for patients ensuring a patient-centred approach to care.
• Under the direction of the Registered Midwife, assist in activities of daily living for patients in accordance with the patient care plan, including distribution of patient meals and assisting with hygiene needs.
• Demonstrate service excellence and act as a patient advocate to support the patients' dignity and rights at all times.
• Report any significant changes in the patient's condition to a Registered Midwife immediately.

Observation & Documentation

• Ensure the Registered Midwife is informed of observations and care provided for patients and document appropriately.
• Understand basic indications for medications, recognize side effects and report to the Registered Midwife appropriately.
• Maintain timely and accurate verbal and written communication and documentation relating to individual patient care as delegated by the midwife in charge.
• Participate in the use of information technology and relevant electronic medical records.

Patient & Family Education

• Assess patient and family education needs, plan for and provide and evaluate outcome.
• Assess and ensure patient and family are provided with comprehensive information and resources to meet their healthcare needs.
• Assist to provide a suitable environment that supports educational needs.

Communication & Professional Conduct

• Communicate effectively and clearly with patients, carers and all healthcare professionals.
• Maintain confidentiality and security of patient, family and organisation information in accordance with the confidentiality policy.
• Adhere to protocols on the safe and appropriate use of information technology.
• Adhere to and promote the Professional Nurses Code of Conduct for Abu Dhabi.

Safety & Infection Control

• Maintain a safe and secure unit environment; identify, report and document any risks and/or incidents appropriately.
• Maintain high standards of infection control at all times by adhering to infection control policies with an aim of reducing healthcare-associated infections.
• Ensure compliance with the requirements of the Health and Safety regulations of the organisation.
• Comply with International and HAAD patient safety goals.

Quality & Risk Management

• Participate, contribute and implement quality assurance standards as per local guidelines.
• Support the senior management team in promoting a risk management culture within the working environment.
• Understand the process of complaint management, take action to resolve where possible and report as per organisational policy.

Emergency Response

• Respond to all levels of emergencies according to the organisation's policies and procedures.

Collaborative Practice & Team Support

• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team in the management of effective and efficient patient-centred care in a professional manner.
• Promote and support a collaborative practice model.
• Contribute effectively to the support of new staff, nursing students and other staff.
• Assist registered midwives and clerical staff in administrative duties as required.
• Assist with the orientation of new staff and promote a learning environment.

Professional Development & Learning

• Complete mandatory competencies and unit-specific competencies.
• In conjunction with the Manager, Registered Midwife or CRN, identify own professional learning needs and develop an annual learning plan.
• Participate in nursing and/or other disciplines research that contributes to continual improvement in standards of care.
• Develop and maintain own Professional Portfolio.

Health Promotion & Organizational Development

• Engage in health promotion activities in the healthcare organization and community.
• Contribute to the wider corporate and organisational development needs of the organisation as appropriate within scope of practice.

Qualifications & Experience

• Diploma or Associate Degree in Midwifery.
• Minimum 1 year clinical experience after graduation in maternity hospital or appropriate setting.
• Candidates will be considered only for antenatal, postnatal and outpatient settings.

Skills & Competencies

• Provide care according to the Nursing Scope of Practice as defined by the regulatory body.
• Proficiency with information technology and electronic medical records systems.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Patient advocacy and person-centred care approach.
• Infection control knowledge and practice.
• Basic medication knowledge including indications and side effects recognition.

Additional Information

• Not licensed for independent practice; remains responsible and accountable for own actions and performs duties within scope of practice.
• Uphold the organisation's customer service standards at all times.