Midwife - Obstetrics/Gynaecology at eRecruiter Nigeria

Job Profile

• The Nursing Midwife are responsible to the Chief Matron for the total care of patients in the Obstetrics and Gynaecology Department and supervision of the student nurses.
• The main aim/concentration of the Nursing Midwives should be to significantly Improve performance of the Obstetrics and Gynaecology department.

Key Responsibilities

• In a nutshell, the ideal candidates must be able to reflect a vivid image of the hospital's motto of SAFETY and SERVICE.

Other responsibilities include but not limited to:

Nursing Care:

• Assess the total needs of patients and prepare plan of nursing care.
• Demonstrate and carry out efficient nursing care, taking care of personal comfort , administration of drugs and treatment, observation and recording of vital parameters.
• Supervise patients diet.
• Attending rounds with Medical/Nursing personnel.
• Working Shifts (Nights and Weekends inclusive)
• Assist Medical staff in examination of patients and treatment.
• Participate and help with clinical investigations/procedures.
• Demonstrate and carry out pre-operative and post-operative care of patients.
• Maintenance of patient’s records.
• Care of patient’s personal effects in accordance with hospital rules.

Ward Management:

• Handing over and takeover charge of patients at the end of the shift (Nights and Weekends Inclusive).
• Maintaining good inter personal relationship among all categories of staff and with patients and their relatives.
• Make indents for drugs, surgical supplies, stores and issue.
• Daily check of emergency drugs and life savings equipment.
• Investigate complaints if any.

Key Requirements

• 4-6 years minimal midwife experience
• 3 Years minimal Experience working in Obstetrics/Gynaecology
• Must be a registered Nurse with Double Qualification

Person Specifications:

• Must be of excellent and incorruptible character
• Must be comfortable working night and weekend shifts
• With regards to the above, Should preferably not reside on the Island
• Must be coming from/with Private sector background/experience
• Must have IMPECCABLE attitude to patients and work in general
• Foreign exposure (Education/work experience outside of Nigeria) will be a welcome advantage.
• Suitable candidates from any and all tribes/ethnicity will be favored. Cultural Diversity is welcome.

Benefits

• Salary scheme
• Free health care
• Pension
• Paid leave
• Interest free loan on merit
• Bonus at Managerial discretion