Midwife

Location: Brgy. Muzon, City of San Jose del Monte, Bulacan
Employment Type: Full-Time
Department: Nursing Services

About the Role:
We are seeking a dedicated Midwife to provide quality patient care in accordance with hospital policies and professional standards.

QUALIFICATION:

• Bachelor of Science or Diploma in Midwifery.
• With valid PRC License.
• Preferably with experience in hospital or birthing facility setting.
• Advanced knowledge on maternal and child care, breastfeeding and other disease conditions concerning women’s health.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Delivers professional and high standards of patient care in accordance with the Professional Practice.
• Recognizes and respect the dignity and confidentiality of all patients irrespective of ethnic origin or religious beliefs.
• Monitor progress of laboring mothers, interpret fetal heart monitor and notify physician when appropriate for progress or problems.
• Assist mother and labor coach with breathing exercises, pain management techniques and administer pain medication as ordered. Prepare birthing room for delivery using strict sterile technique.
• Prepare mothers for elective or emergency Cesarean Section by following policies and procedure of the hospital.
• Stays with patient and monitor during labor to reassure patient.
• Assist mothers to initiate infant feeding following delivery.
• Assesses care needs and implement and evaluate plans of care which meet the patient’s physical and emotional needs.
• Maintains an up to date knowledge of appropriate clinical practice and to undertake support own continuing professional development.
• Displays professionalism while completing multiple urgent tasks in a timely manner.
• Records all care information concisely, accurately and completely, in a timely manner, in the appropriate format and on the appropriate forms.