RM or RGN with Midwifery experience required to work regular shifts on a Maternity ward in an acute setting based in Co Sligo.
1. RM or RGNs with maternity experience required for regular shifts or RGNs keen to work on a postnatal ward required
2. They have an excellent induction programme run by a very experienced Clinical Skills Facilitator CMM2 should any staff require updating or full induction
3. Weekdays and Weekend work available for the right candidate(s)
4. 12-hour shifts
5. Days and nights available
6. Reporting to the DOM or ADOM
7. Immediate start required
8. Commitment for continuity of care essential
9. Department of health rates apply
Some duties include but not limited to:
10. Deliver midwifery care to women and babies according to best practice / evidence-based framework
11. Practice midwifery in a manner of which the promotion of normality is the philosophy underpinning midwifery care during the preconceptual, antenatal, intrapartum, and postnatal periods
12. Fulfil their obligation with regard to the registration and notification of births
13. Be familiar with international, national, and local policies, services and resources relating to women who are experiencing a violation to their human rights domestic abuse and Female Genital Mutilation
14. Manage a caseload as required
15. Promote the health, welfare and social wellbeing of all women and babies
16. Actively participate as a multi-disciplinary / inter -disciplinary team member in all aspects of service delivery including case conferences, clinical meetings, team meetings
17. Assess, plan, implement and evaluate individual person-centred care programmes within an agreed framework and in accordance with policies procedures and guidelines and established best practice
18. Develop and promote good interpersonal relationships with patients, their family / social network supports and the multi-disciplinary care team in the promotion of patient centred care
19. Endeavour to ensure that care is carried out in an empathetic and ethical manner and that the dignity, spiritual needs and individuality of the patient is respected
20. Promote and recognise the patients' social and cultural dimensions of care
21. Collaborate and work closely with the patient, their family, the multi-disciplinary team, external agencies, and services to facilitate discharge planning, continuity of care and specific care requirements
22. Provide education and information to the patient, their family as required and be an advocate for the individual patient and for their family
23. Report and consult with senior midwifery management on clinical issues as appropriate
24. Maintain appropriate and accurate written midwifery records and reports regarding women / patient care in accordance with local / national / professional and confidentiality guidelines
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