Midwife Co-Ordinator

Midwife Co-Ordinator page is loaded## Midwife Co-Ordinatorlocations: Netcare Pretoria East Hospitaltime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR **We provide meaningful careers that connect people with purpose.****We are united by a common purpose of providing the best and safest care; and by our shared values of Care, Truth, Participation, Compassion and Dignity.****Netcare invites you to be part of our journey.****KEY WORK OUTPUT AND ACCOUNTABILITIES****CONSISTENCY OF CARE**Administration* This role involves leadership, team coordination, and a focus on the continuous improvement of services in alignment with healthcare standards and guidelines.* Coordination of the whole clinic team including, Personal Assistant, General Practitioners, midwives and Obstetrician and Gynaecologists.* Coordination of care within Scheme Benefits to ensure full reimbursement.* Identify high risks patients.* Coordination with other specialist parties, to ensure a holistic approach within medical Scheme Benefits.* Identifying new business possibilities.* Assistance with marketing, arranging of open days e.g. pregnancy week, breast care, visiting General practitioners with the Hospital General Manager.Research activities* Keep abreast of current research in the discipline.Quality assurance* Participate in the development and implementation of policies, protocols, and guidelines for safe and effective maternity care within the clinic.* Participation in the development of the clinic, and future roll out to other facilities.* Facilitate the training and development of newly appointed personnel education in the facility and other upcoming facilities.* Identify areas for improvement in the service delivery for patients and other stakeholders and contribute to quality assurance and continuous improvement projects.* Participate in the preparations and provide data for presentation for Morbidity and Mortality (M & M) meetings.* Complaint management – daily rounds with patient.Patient care* Compassionate and patient-centred approach.* Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships across all levels.* Ability to work under pressure and handle sensitive situations.* Commitment to continuous professional development and quality improvement.* Practice patient care according to the Scope of Practice and assume total responsibility for these activities.* Contribute to the holistic care of patients.* Effective communication with patients regarding their care.* Promote patient health and wellbeing.* Practice the principles of infection prevention and all Standard precautions.* Promote and maintains good public relations with patients, relatives and visitors.* Execute all procedures according to hospital standards.* Refer all complaints from patients and doctors to sister-in-charge of the unit.* Carry out all departmental duties as assigned by supervisors.* Provide and supervise the delivery of evidence-based nursing care.* Perform all duties specifically related to childbirth, including the delivery of babies, prenatal and antenatal service and the full spectrum of patient care form admission to discharge.* Ensure that all patients have an appropriate nursing care plan.* Communicate with Health Care Practitioners regarding any change in health status.* Administer and store medication in accordance with the Netcare policy.* Perform other duties as reasonably requested by the Line Manager or any other senior member of staff.Safety awareness and risk management* Effective risk prevention and management.* Maintain a therapeutic, clean and safe environment that is free from medico-legal hazards.* Adhere to the Netcare Resuscitation policy.* Adhere to Netcare medical waste management principles.* Maintain a safe working environment in accordance with the Machinery and Occupational Safety Act.* Report and act upon potential/actual risks identified.* Responsible for ensuring correct use, cleaning and storage of equipment.* Report equipment needing repair or replacement.* Always maintain professional conduct and standards in accordance with Netcare policies and procedures.* Always maintain patient confidentiality.**TRANSFORMATION OF OUR SOCIETY****Personal and professional development*** Keep up to date with Netcare’s evolving policies and procedures.* Assumes responsibility for own personal and professional development.* Assumes responsibility for maintaining competence in CPR.* Keep abreast of current research in the discipline.* Mentoring and supervision of junior healthcare providers and support staff.* Facilitation of a learning environment.**Build and maintain stakeholder relationships*** Work effectively and cooperatively with others to establish and maintain good working relationships that are mutually beneficial.* Create and maintain a positive environment where the differences of others are recognized, understood, and valued, so that all can reach their full potential and maximize their contributions.* Develop collaborative relationships to help accomplish work goals.**SKILLS PROFILE****EDUCATION**Essential* A recognised Degree or Diploma in Midwifery with current Registration with SANC.* Management /Leadership Qualification an advantage.**WORK EXPERIENCE**Essential* Support the budget management process, ensuring that resources are used efficiently and effectively.* Monitor and control the ordering and use of equipment and supplies in the clinic.* Relevant experience in the nursing discipline.* Significant experience in midwifery practice, including leadership or coordination roles.* Capacity to implement and maintain standards of health practice required from all accredited bodies and appropriate health legislation.**PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS**In the event of any physical or psychological limitation that may impair the employee’s ability to perform the required job function, the employee must consult the employer for reasonable accommodation.Join the team that providing the best and safest care.**We provide meaningful careers that connect people with purpose.** We attract highly skilled, engaged, and performing employees who are passionate about providing quality health and care. By joining Netcare, you will feel a great sense of inclusion and belonging as part of a family that cares about your growth and wellbeing. You will work with the best-in-class technology with high standards of health and safety. We offer competitive remuneration and benefits that are benchmarked against the best market trends. You will enjoy a fulfilling career working in a high performance, values driven organisational culture that values diversity.The Netcare Group offers a wide spectrum of career opportunities within various disciplines including nursing, emergency medical services, pharmaceutical services, information technology, human resources, finance and administration, procurement, technical and maintenance and marketing.## Our recruitment process typically follows the following steps:* ## Should you be shortlisted for the position, you will be contacted by the relevant HR Department to arrange an interview.* ## Our selection process may further include employee risk assessments which includes employment references, credit, criminal and qualification checks.* ## Should your application be successful, our human resources department will provide you with a formal letter of appointment and will contact you with information to facilitate your onboarding process.* ## Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applicants who have not been contacted within 30 days of the closing date of this advert, should consider their application as unsuccessful.**Our story begins with our values and our behaviours.**We are motivated by a belief in the sanctity of human life. We see it as a privilege#J-18808-Ljbffr