Registered Nurse - Midwife

Primary Responsibilities: The applicant 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. The applicant 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 applicant disseminates information received on ward rounds to other members of staff, ensuring that new developments are noted /documented and executed. The applicant plans for and contributes to the learning experience of Nursing students. The successful applicant 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.

All applicants for the above position(s) must hold a Bachelor of Science in Nursing or equivalent with a minimum of three (3) years’ experience as a qualified Registered Nurse in the specialty area mentioned above. Applicant must also be BLS and PALS certified. Applicants 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 ability to work in a multi-cultural environment and possess good communication and interpersonal skills are required.

In addition to a tax-free salary, we provide full healthcare coverage at no cost to employees, pensions plan, paid holidays, annual leave, training leave, initial and annual licensing fees paid by HSA, malpractice coverage on hospital corporate plan. Relocation package includes air passage, and freight for employee and dependent (s) to the Cayman Islands.

NOTE: Incomplete applications will not be considered. All applicants must complete and submit an HSA Application Form, via e-mail to hsa.jobs@hsa.ky using pdf format. Log on to our website at www.hsa.ky to access Application Form and Job Description.