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Old 12-Jun-2008, 08:54
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Hi again sorry to be a pain but what would you say the qualities and skills are to be able to do your job ?

ive got a few can you help again xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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Good communication
ability to care
knowledge and the ability to continuously further it
be able to accept when you do not know and to ask advice from others
to know what is normal and what is not and appropriately refer
patience
team work
able to work autonomously ie making decisions
good practical skills
concientiousness
reliabilty
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I would add to that a sense of humour, I think this is vital lol!
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OOOOH yes, thankyou Missy, that should be top of the list also a strong bladder!!

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You're welcome smwife, ooh yes, I forgot that one, that is extremely important too lol.
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Ability to multitask too.
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Id add to be able to work effectively under pressure.
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Calming,
Cool under pressure,
Patience,
Compassion,
Caring,
Understanding,
Non-judgemental,
Excellant communicator,

All essential qualities i feel a midwife should have!!

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I totally agree, i have come across a few judgemental nurses in my time, it is wrong.
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To be able to be advocate for all women in a non-judgemental way
(how boringly serious is that?) and to be able to act as liason within a multi disciplinary team
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