May 7, 2024, 11:28 pm
Registered Midwife
Qualifications
- Certificate in Midwifery from an accredited institution
- Current registration with the Nursing Council of Jamaica
Responsibilities
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Conducts proper history taking and physical examinations of clients.
- Prepares and conducts educational sessions with clients.
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Identifies high risk patients and makes referrals to doctors and other medical specialists.
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Sort referrals sent from health centres, private practitioners and internal practitioners.
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Prepares for and assists doctors with examination procedures e.g. vaginal biopsies and pap-smears.
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Conducts Antenatal, Child Health and Family Planning Clinics and arrange for follow ups.
- Assists the Public Health Nurse with postnatal clinics.
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Observes patients vital signs identifying abnormal cases and reports any abnormalities to relevant persons.
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Conducts venipuncture for lab investigations.
Specific knowledge/skill required
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
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Excellent time management skills
- Excellent bedside skills
- Excellent team work skills
- Strong observational skills
Note
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Contact
The DirectorHuman Resource and Industrial RelationsWestern Regional Health AuthorityLot 31b, Fairview Shopping CentreP O Box 900St. JamesEmail: jobs@wrha.gov.jm
Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA)
Jamaica
Base Salary: Undisclosed