OB Gyn

Job description / Role

Responsible to:Nurse Manager,Labor and Delivery

Basic Function:
Within the mission,vision and values of Saudi Arabian National Guard-Health Affairs, and the Division of Nursing Services,the Midwife provides antenatal,intrapartum and post partum care to medically uncomplicated pregnant women and the fetus,as well as immediate post-partum assessment of mothers and newborns to patients identified as midwifery cases.

Mainareasofresponsibility:

ClinicalPractice
• Ensures provision and coordination of patient care activities are within established hospital,division and unit specific guidelines,policies and procedures,standards and protocols,etc.
• Assumes responsibility for the management of medically uncomplicated pregnant women in the antenatal, intrapartal and postpartum periods,as ordered by the physician
• Conducts histories,physical assessments and routine antenatal examinations
• Conducts obstetrical assessments and vaginal examinations during the labor process
• Applies internal and external fetal monitors and correctly interprets CTG readings
• Performs artificial rupture of membranes
• Conducts initial assessment and care of newborn
• Takes direct and appropriate action in urgent and emergency situations
• Documents all assessments and cares provides in a concise,accurate and complete manner in the patient chart
• Communicates patient related information to other health care team members in a timely manner
• Demonstrates effective communication and collaborative skills when interacting with patients/families,other healthcare team members and members of other departments.

Administration
• Plans,organizes,direct and evaluates the delivery of patient care

Education and Research
• Assists with the orientation and evaluation of new staff
• Participate in teaching and mentoring of Nursing,Medical and Paramedical students,Interns and Residents

Quality
• Anticipates and acts to maintain a safe environment
• Works with health care team members in activities designed for the improvement of patient care outcomes
• Complies with and participates in Quality Improvement processes and activities
• Complies with hospital infection control and safety protocols

Performs other job related duties as required.


Benefits
• Generous Tax Free Salary. Each case individually negotiated. Calculated for years of experience and for post graduate education.
• One year renewable contract. If you renew for a second year you will receive one month salary as a recontracting bonus.
• Holidays: 61 days paid leave per year. ( Annual leave and public holidays)
• Return flight to your nearest international airport (Point of Hire) at beginning and end of contract.
• Midyear ticket to your point of hire.
• Free fully furnished western accommodation.
• Free healthcare.
• Recreation centres at all hospitals free of charge.
• Free utilities. Cable TV available with up to 250 channels.
• High speed internet.

Requirements

• Registered Nurse with current Nursing License - E
• Diploma in Nursing (Western Standard) - E
• Post graduate Midwifery Certificate from College/University - E
• Minimum of five (5) years current nursing experience including three (3) years current midwifery experience - E
• English Language Skills: Level I - E
• Computer Skills: Level III - E

About the Company

Professional Connections International Healthcare Recruitment Agency

Professional Connections, often referred to as Profco, is an international healthcare recruitment specialist. Profco is working to help placing credentialed nurses, doctors and allied health professionals in exciting opportunities with leading hospitals around the world. International assignments are a great way for nurses and other healthcare professionals to broaden their experience and to see how healthcare is delivered in other countries, while at the same time enhancing their career prospects as they gain experience in different parts of the world.