Midwife Educator / Lactation Consultant American Hospital Dubai LLC

Develops and implements guidelines under the supervision and guidance of the Nurse Manager for a baby-friendly environment according to Departmental/Hospital policies, the Department of Health and Medical Services (DOHMS) standards and the World Health Organization's (WHO) Baby Friendly Initiative. 

Assesses education needs of patients and staff, and provides effective and appropriate education concerning baby-friendly initiatives.

Demonstrates continual assessment, coordination and planning of feeding of all babies, implementing a documented feeding plan for each baby. This should include the individualized assessment of risk for breastfeeding difficulties, side effects of medications and contraindications for breastfeeding.

Collaborates with Paediatricians, Obstetricians, Nursery staff, Obstetrics and Gynecology staff and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) to provide optimum newborn care plans that include: feeding, breast care and bonding.

Participates in staff meetings and unit committees/projects as directed.

Liaises, informs, discusses, and updates the Nurse Manager on all relevant issues to optimize the continuation of the nursing care process.

Additional duties as assigned (may include floating to Labour and Delivery or Obstetrics and Gynecology as a midwife when required).

Updates and revises the scope of service yearly as per best practice guidelines and the needs of the community, the patients and the organization.

Develops and implements a nursing team approach aimed at providing a baby-friendly environment using the American Hospital Dubai's Policy and the 10 Steps to Successful Breastfeeding as a guideline (WHO/UNICEF Statement 1989).

Attends Pediatrician rounds and liaises with the multi-disciplinary team regarding feeding plans, interventions and problems. 

Oversees the care and maintenance of breastfeeding equipment. 

Maintains competency and ensures all end users are trained and competent in the use of equipment and materials necessary for lactation. 

Performs nursing interventions/procedures per established standards.

Assists colleagues with diagnostic therapeutic interventions.

Performs nursing education per established standards of care and policy and procedures.

Maintains accurate and thorough documentation following established standards.

Trains and ensures competence of all Obstetrics and Gynecology, Labour and Delivery, Nursery, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and Pediatric Staff Nurses in Breastfeeding.