Registered Midwife

Job Description

• Participates in triage and initial examination of obstetrical patients’, assigned responsibility for care, treatment and delivery of patients.
• Prepares the birthing suits and assists in NSVD including Forceps and Vacuum delivery under aseptic technique.
• Performs deliveries independently in case of emergency situations as per the scope of practice.
• Performs obstetric examinations and communicate the findings to obstetrician when required.
• When deviations from standards are encountered during labor process administers stipulated emergency measures and informs obstetrician immediately.
• Monitor mother and fetus throughout the delivery phase and initiate fetal heart tone monitoring, performs vaginal exam, interpret fetal heart tones and determine frequency, duration and intensity of contractions.
• Demonstrates competency in fetal heart tone monitoring and if any deviations, report immediately to the treating obstetrician. 
• Assist anesthesiologists in administration of epidural analgesia and monitor the patient as per the policy.
• Prepares for Elective or Emergency Caesarian Section as ordered and complete necessary documents for smooth transfer of patient for surgery.
• Participates in the pre-natal and post-natal teaching on health practices including exercises and relaxation techniques.
• Performs postpartum care and provide health education to mother, checking the lochia, episiotomy and fundus, provide instruction in newborn care, breast feeding and self-care to mother, and monitor vital signs as per the policy.
• Competence in Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation Advanced Life Support and participates as a member of Code Blue team hospital wide.
• Plans, implements and evaluates care given to assigned patient in an effective and organized manner.
• Predominant role in medication preparation, administration, documentation and monitoring of patients for any adverse reactions.
• Demonstrate competencies in intravenous cannulation and intravenous fluid administration, blood transfusion and blood collection.
• Performs competency in high alert medications, storage and administration as per the policy.
• Responsible for maintaining crash cart and critical equipment’s as per the hospital protocol.
• Meets or exceeds all continuing education requirements for maintaining licensure to practice nursing in accordance with regulatory standards. 
• Responsible for the supervision of practical nurses and collaborate with multidisciplinary team as required.
• Perform the task assigned by the head nurse / shift in charge and reports adverse events to head nurse / nursing supervisor.
• Demonstrate competency in prioritizing in health education and maintaining patient’s record.
• Follows the reporting mechanisms / chain of command in the nursing services department. All patient care issues shall be correctly and promptly reported.
• Provides for the physical, psychological and social needs of patient and their families.
• Performs a wide range of nursing procedures with attention to accuracy, patient safety and comfort, including those requiring strict aseptic technique
• Responsible for appropriate storage and maintaining inventory of medication including high alert medicate and Narcotic as per the hospital policy.
• Complies with established Departmental policies and procedures.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient’s record and ensure that patients’ rights and responsibilities are communicated appropriately and maintains patient’s safety and privacy.
• Takes responsibility for professional clinical practice and actively involved in continuing education provided by the Nursing Education Department.
• Act as a patient advocate and provide health education and support to patient and families.