Responsibilities
Conduct preliminary assessments; take vital signs; provide approved primary healthcare under the National Standing Orders; support antenatal and postnatal clinics; assist Nurse/Midwives during deliveries; provide health education; maintain records; and participate in shifts and outreach activities.
Requirements
Recognised Community Health qualification; current CHPRBN registration and practising licence; knowledge of the National Standing Orders; and relevant clinical experience.
CHEWs must work within their registered scope and must not replace Registered Midwives in duties professionally reserved for midwives.