Job offer: Registered Midwife €“ - Annotto Bay Hospital

OrganisationNorth East Regional Health Authority, JamaicaReferenceVAC-51958Contract TypeFull-TimeIndustriesHealthcare & MedicalLocationAnnotto BaySalary & Benefits$2,795,163 € $3,322,571 per annumDate Posted07/09/2024Expiry Date27/09/2024Reporting to the Ward/Nurse Manager the incumbent gives advanced level of care to patients who needs midwifery care before, during and after birth of a baby.

 

The ideal candidate will meet the following educational criteria:

• B.Sc in Midwifery

OR  

• B. Sc in Nursing with a Certificate/Diploma in Midwifery from an accredited institution
• Registration with the Nursing Council of Jamaica 

 

Key responsibilities will include but not limited to:

• Identifies nursing needs of each patient and make care plan 
• Observes, reports, records signs, symptoms, reactions, behaviors and progress of the patient and intervened appropriately 
• Assigns the staff members and delegated duties according to skill and competence
• Executes therapeutic orders intelligently and appropriately 
• Participates in ward conferences 
• Interviews and Counsels patients and relatives as needs indicated 
• Supervises and participates in antenatal and postnatal care and deliveries 
• Liaises with medical, paramedical and the primary care personnel in promoting linkages and discharge planning 
• Assumes responsibility for ordering and storage of Ward stocks, dangerous drugs and carried out handing over procedure 
• Maintains physical safety and emotional support for patients 

 

 

 

 

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