Midwifery nurses deliver, or assist in the delivery of babies, provide antenatal and postnatal care and advise parents on baby care. They work with other healthcare professionals and advise on and teach midwifery practice.

Entry Reqirements

Honours, Bachelor's degree

Typical Tasks

• Delivers lectures and other forms of training in midwifery practice.
• Plans and manages midwifery care services.
• Supervises more junior staff and directs the work of the midwifery unit.
• Advises on baby care, exercise, diet and family planning issues.
• Monitors recovery of mother in postnatal period and supervises the nursing of premature and other babies requiring special attention.
• Delivers babies in normal births and assists doctors with difficult deliveries.
• Monitors condition and progress of patient and baby throughout pregnancy.

Desired Skills

Active Listening, Science, Speaking, Reading Comprehension, Critical Thinking, Monitoring, Writing, Active Learning, Learning Strategies, Mathematics