Registered Nurse/Midwife

The Registered Nurse/ Midwife provides professional midwifery care in the Maternity Unit during pregnancy labour and puerperium. This includes caring for low and high-risk patients during antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum period in the hospital and in homes.

Primary Responsibilities: The successful candidate assesses, monitors, records and reports promptly, symptoms or changes in patient’s condition to the relevant physician. He/she prepares patients for and assists with examinations or treatments, checks, administers and records the use of Dangerous Drugs according to Hospital’s Policy. The candidate conducts normal spontaneous vaginal deliveries according to established protocols and evaluates placenta at delivery. Also maintains accurate detailed reports and records of patient care provided, monitors all aspects of patient care (including diet and physical activities) and consults and coordinates with healthcare team members to assess plan implement or evaluate patient care plans. He/she also supports and assists physicians during instrumental deliveries. The candidate disseminates information received on ward rounds to other members of staff, ensuring that new developments are noted /documented and executed. The candidate plans for and contributes to the learning experience of Nursing students.

Qualifications and Experience: The successful candidate must hold a Bachelor of Science in Nursing with a certificate in Midwifery; or Bachelor’s Degree in Midwifery and have a minimum of three (3) years’ experience as a qualified Registered Midwife. The candidates must be registered in either of the following jurisdictions to be eligible to practice in the Cayman Islands; Jamaica, USA, UK, Canada, South Africa, New Zealand and/or Australia. The successful candidate should have ability to perform efficiently in high stress situations. The ability to work in a multi-cultural environment and possess good communication and interpersonal skills are required.