Enselsrust: Midwife

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Midwife to join our team, promoting and delivering quality patient care and wellness in accordance with industry standards. As a Registered Nurse, you will be responsible for providing comprehensive antenatal care, identifying high-risk pregnancies, monitoring and supporting expecting mothers during labour and the birthing process, and teaching new and expectant mothers how to feed, care for and bathe their babies.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform nursing duties in accordance with the South African Nursing Council (SANC), Department of Health (DOH) and National Core Standards
• Act as lead health professional and contact for expecting mothers
• Provide full antenatal care
• Identify high-risk pregnancies
• Monitor and support expecting mothers during labour and the birthing process
• Teach new and expectant mothers how to feed, care for and bathe their babies

Requirements

• Current registration with South African Nursing Council
• BLS qualification
• Post-registration experience preferred, at least 2 years in a maternity ward
• Previous experience in a private hospital environment advantageous

Qualifications

• Registered Midwife Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (if applicable)
• Advanced qualification in midwifery (if applicable)

Salary & Benefits