Experienced Nurse Midwife at British Community Hospital and Outpatient Clinics - BCHOC

Position Overview

• We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Nurse Midwife with proven clinical experience to join our healthcare team.
• The ideal candidate will be skilled in providing comprehensive maternal and newborn care, antenatal and postnatal services, family planning, and emergency obstetric interventions.
• The role requires strong clinical judgment, excellent patient communication, and adherence to best nursing and midwifery practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide antenatal, intrapartum, and postnatal care to mothers and newborns.
• Conduct safe deliveries and manage obstetric emergencies according to protocols.
• Monitor maternal and fetal well-being during labour and delivery.
• Counsel patients on family planning, reproductive health, and breastfeeding.
• Administer prescribed medications and perform relevant clinical procedures.
• Maintain accurate and detailed patient records.
• Educate mothers and families on newborn care, nutrition, and health promotion.
• Collaborate with physicians, other nurses, and healthcare staff for optimal patient outcomes.
• Adhere to infection prevention, control, and safety standards.
• Participate in community health outreach and maternal health education programs.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Registered Nurse (RN) and Registered Midwife (RM) qualifications from an accredited institution.
• Certification: Current practicing license from the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN).
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of relevant post-qualification experience in a hospital, maternity unit, or primary healthcare setting.
• Strong knowledge of maternal and child health care protocols.
• Competence in handling obstetric emergencies and neonatal resuscitation.
• Excellent interpersonal, counselling, and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a high-pressure environment and make quick clinical decisions.

Preferred Skills:

• Training in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Life Support in Obstetrics (ALSO).
• Experience in rural or low-resource healthcare settings.
• Familiarity with health data recording and reporting tools.

Remuneration & Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Health insurance and other benefits.
• Opportunities for continuous professional development.