RM or RGN with Midwifery experience required to work regular shifts on a Maternity ward in an acute setting based in Co Sligo.
- RM or RGNs with maternity experience required for regular shifts or RGNs keen to work on a postnatal ward required
- They have an excellent induction programme run by a very experienced Clinical Skills Facilitator CMM2 should any staff require updating or full induction
- Weekdays and Weekend work available for the right candidate(s)
- 12-hour shifts
- Days and nights available
- Reporting to the DOM or ADOM
- Immediate start required
- Commitment for continuity of care essential
- Department of health rates apply
Some duties include but not limited to:
- Deliver midwifery care to women and babies according to best practice / evidence-based framework
- Practice midwifery in a manner of which the promotion of normality is the philosophy underpinning midwifery care during the preconceptual, antenatal, intrapartum, and postnatal periods
- Fulfil their obligation with regard to the registration and notification of births
- Be familiar with international, national, and local policies, services and resources relating to women who are experiencing a violation to their human rights e.g. domestic abuse and Female Genital Mutilation
- Manage a caseload as required
- Promote the health, welfare and social wellbeing of all women and babies
- Actively participate as a multi-disciplinary / inter -disciplinary team member in all aspects of service delivery including case conferences, clinical meetings, team meetings
- Assess, plan, implement and evaluate individual person-centred care programmes within an agreed framework and in accordance with policies procedures and guidelines and established best practice
- Develop and promote good interpersonal relationships with patients, their family / social network supports and the multi-disciplinary care team in the promotion of patient centred care
- Endeavour to ensure that care is carried out in an empathetic and ethical manner and that the dignity, spiritual needs and individuality of the patient is respected
- Promote and recognise the patients’ social and cultural dimensions of care
- Collaborate and work closely with the patient, their family, the multi-disciplinary team, external agencies, and services to facilitate discharge planning, continuity of care and specific care requirements
- Provide education and information to the patient, their family as required and be an advocate for the individual patient and for their family
- Report and consult with senior midwifery management on clinical issues as appropriate
- Maintain appropriate and accurate written midwifery records and reports regarding women / patient care in accordance with local / national / professional and confidentiality guidelines
To note your interest, please email a copy of your most recent CV to nurseoncalljobs@nurseoncall.ie and confirm how many shifts you can work (days or nights etc).