Obstetrics Gynecology – Midwifery Coordinator

We are seeking a talented, enthusiastic and passionate candidate whom will be responsible for providing comprehensive nursing care utilizing the nursing process and meeting the established standard of nursing practice and performance.

Summary

This job position belongs to the Women’s Health Hospital in KAMC Riyadh.

Responsible to organize treatments plans between the patient and medical team.

Education / Qualifications Required:

• MS Degree in Nursing
• BS Degree in Nursing

Experience:

• Experience from North America, Western Europe, Australia or New Zealand is a must.
• Minimum Four (4) years of midwifery experience if holding MS Degree including two (2) Years of Leadership Experience
• Minimum Six (6) years of midwifery experience if holding BS Degree including two (2) Years of Leadership Experience
• Experience in Midwifery is a must

License:

• License from North America, Western Europe, Australia or New Zealand is a must.
• Current and in good Standing Nursing License/Registration (RN) to practice in country of residence
• Current BLS/ACLS required

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Clinical Practice:

• Provides direct patient care using the midwifery process.
• Demonstrates knowledge and clinical assessment skills appropriate to the area.
• Documents midwifery interactions in patients clinical record
• Supervises midwifery care provided by maintaining high visibility (100% clinical presence) with staff/patients on area(s) of responsibility
• Promotes continuity of patient care through oral and written communication
• Takes direct and appropriate action in urgent and emergency situations
• Completes assigned responsibilities within established hospital, divisional and unit specific guidelines, policies and procedures, standards and protocols
• Demonstrates effective communication and collaboration skills when interacting with patients/families, other health care team members and staff of other departments

Administration:

• Coordinates staff activities and acts as resource throughout shift to ensure adequate midwifery and resources for patient care
• Addresses issues using the problem solving process and utilizes the midwifery/medical chain of command appropriately
• Liaisons with other departments to ensure continuity of care for patients
• Maintains all records pertaining to the operation of the area of assignment and generates reports as required

Education & Research:

• Identifies areas where staff’s clinical knowledge and skills needs development
• Assumes responsibility for own professional growth
• Works with members of health care team in activities designed to improve patient care
• Participates in teaching and mentoring of midwifery, medical and paramedical Students, Interns and Residents.

Quality:

• Anticipates and acts to maintain a safe environment
• Monitors effectiveness of standards of patient care and midwifery policies and procedures, reports deficiencies to Midwifery Manager in a timely manner
• Complies with and participates in Quality improvement processes and activities