About Netcare Blaauwberg Hospital

Netcare Blaauwberg Hospital is a multidisciplinary private hospital located in Sunningdale, Cape Town, offering a wide range of medical services.

ROLE SUMMARY

The Registered Midwife will render and promote cost effective, safe quality patient care in accordance with hospital standards and policies with a specific focus on the total management of patients during the delivery process from admission to the maternity ward to discharge from the hospital, including anti-natal care.

The incumbent will further be responsible for direct and/or indirect nursing care of a patient or a group of patients, for assessing, planning, executing and supervising the implementation of care to meet patient needs, is a role model in the delivery of evidence based care and will actively participate in Clinical Governance.

Inherent Requirements:

• Grade 12 (matric) or related NQF level 4 qualification
• A recognised Degree or Diploma in Midwifery with current Registration with SANC in this discipline.
• Advanced Midwifery/ Midwife Specialist qualification
• 1-2 years experience as a Midwife in a Maternity/ Labour ward.

At Netcare, our core value is care. We care about the dignity of our patients and all members of the Netcare family. We care about the participation of our people and our partners in everything we do.

We care about truth in all our actions. We are compassionate about quality care and professional excellence.

• Care – The basis of our business. The professional, ethical patient care and services we offer at every level of the organisation.
• Truth – The crucial element in building relationships that work. Open communication with honesty and integrity is essential.
• Dignity – An acknowledgement of the uniqueness of individuals. A commitment to care with the qualities of respect and understanding.
• Compassion – The creative, compassionate, and innovative drive to do things better than before. To develop and implement successful healthcare solutions for all.
• Participation – The willingness and desire to work in productive and creative partnerships with others and the commitment to communicate.

Netcare is committed to providing quality care. Our basic service standard holds us accountable for the below seven behaviours which you will be accountable to uphold:

• I always greet everyone to show my respect.
• I always wear my name badge to show my identity.
• I am always well-groomed to show my dignity.
• I always practice proper hand hygiene to show my care.
• I always seek consent to show my compassion.
• I always say thank you to show my appreciation.
• I always embrace diversity to strengthen inclusivity and belonging.