- 1. DAILY DUTIES:-
- Provide medical care and treatment to obstetrical patients under supervision of Obstetricians.
- Ability to diagnose, monitor and examined women during pregnancy, utilizing physical findings, laboratory test results and patient’s statements to evaluate condition and ensure that patient’s progress is normal.
- When deviations from standard are encountered during pregnancy or deliver, administer stipulated emergency measures and arrange for immediate contact of obstetrician.
- Developing, assessing and evaluating individual programs of care.
- Providing full Antenatal care, including screening tests in the hospital.
- Conducts classes for groups of patients and families to provide information concerning pregnancy, childbirth and family orientation.
- Identifying high risk pregnancy and making referrals to doctors and other medical specialist.
- Arranging and providing parenting and health education for the women, her partner and family members.
- Encouraging participation of family members in the birth to support the mother and enhance both mother/baby bonding and family relationships.
- Offering support and advice following events such as miscarriages, termination, stillbirth, neonatal death.
- Supervising and assisting mothers in labor, monitoring the condition of the fetus and using knowledge of drugs and pain management.
- Giving support and advices on the daily care of the baby, including breastfeeding and bathing.
- Providing advice and guidance on a safe and timely transfer home.
- Liaising with agencies and other health and social care professionals to ensure continuity of care.
- Engaging in professional development to meet post-registration education and practice requirements.
- Participating in the training and supervision of junior colleagues.
2. Policies & Procedures 2.1 Creation of Documents Participates in and leads where appropriate, review and monitoring of midwifery, nursing and departmental procedures, policies and protocols and ensures compliance with same 2.2 Review & Maintenance of Policy & Procedures Participates in the monitoring and review of midwifery, nursing and departmental policies and procedure in conjunction with interdisciplinary team 2.2 Adherence to Policy & Procedures Adheres to and ensures that all staff under his or her supervision comply with hospital policies and procedures. 3. Committees 2.3 Membership of Other Committees Participates on designated hospital committees/teams as assigned. 4. Quality and Best Practice Practices in accordance with the standards of professional ethics and practice and within a client and family centred care model. Determines midwifery and nursing interventions based on evidence-based practice and clinical assessment data; prioritises identified needs; implements midwifery/nursing actions and evaluates patient outcomes Engages and interacts with carers/family encouraging them to be actively involved in patient’s care planning. Maintain accurate documentation practicies and efficient reporting system. Makes use of clinical information system for up to date record management. Performs midwifery and nursing skills competently and independently. Maintains current knowledge of midwifery and clinical nursing practice. Perform advances or specialised nursing according to training and experience as required. Engaging in professional development to meet post registration education and practice requirements. Maintains a safe environment for patients/family unit and staff through effective infection control practices and knowledge of accident prevention and emergency procedures. Ensure safe and appropriate use of equipment including quality testing, proper care and handling and prompt reporting and/or removal of any malfuntioning equipment. Ensure proper documentation, storage and security of all medications and control drugs under your supervision. Demonstrates continuous improvement and best practice in midwifery/nursing practice Performs other professional duties as may be assigned within his/her scope and ability. 5. Financial Practice Ensure the effective and efficient use of human and capital resourcees within the sphere of responsibility including the monitoring and management of equipment, supplies and pharmacueticals 6. Continuing Education Participates in induction and education programmes, guides practice and assists in assessing competence and educational needs of junior staff. Attends inservices and participates in continuing professional development 7. Advisory Consults and collaborates with interdisciplinary team members and other healthcare providers. Provides information and communicates with supervisor or manager. |