maternity or newborn nursery nurseWhat type of job are you looking for? I have worked on a maternity unit in Canada since 1992.I have experience in antepartum, post partum and well newborn nursery.Would be willing to train in laborand delivery as well What nationality are you? I am Canadian but I'mmarried to manrom Morocco What languages do you speak (and at what level)? English What country or area are you looking to work in and why? I want to work in Morocco as my husband is from there. What countries have you worked in? All my work experience has been in Canada. What countries do you have a visa to work in? As of this moment I do ot have nursevisa to work outside of Canada,but I wish to obtain visa to work n Morocco. What field do you currently work in? I curently work in Obstetrics-High risk antepartum, postpartm, and well newborn nursery. 1992-present What fields have you worked in before? I worked in mental health as a nurse 1988-1992 Which do you consider more valuable? Formal education or skills and why? Formal education is important as you need to know the purpose of all skills that you use in your nursing career.Equally important are the skills themselves and proficiency in nursing skills mainly achieved through hands on experience. Describe the benefits of working with others So much can be learned from your nursing peers and from other members of the healthcare team.Drawing on the experiences of others is very rewarding.Working along side of different cultures makes one grow as an individual and as well as a better quality nursing career Describe the benefits of working alone I don't really see the benefits of working alone.Pt care is a holistic process so it is very important for nurses to work with the other members of the team to provide optimal pt care. What was your worst working experience? Graduated from St.John's General Hospital School of nursing in 1987 1987-1988-Ears/nose/throat unit 1988-1992 Obstetrics 1992-present Obstetrics What is the most important lesson you have learnt throughout your career? The most important thing I've learned in my nursing career is empathy and compassion for others.Things are not always what they seem,so never judge a book by its cover.Always get to know your patients and be an advocate for the people who are in your care. What unique skills do you have? I feel I have good good inter-personal skills.I am able to prioritize my work and have good organizational skills.I have grief conselling skills.I respect my patients and care for them in a holistic manner.I work well with members of the health care team. What would you consider as your 'dream job'? My dream job would be to work in Morocco as an obstetrical nurse.I would like to get experience in labour and delivery and neonatal intensive care . What are the most interesting aspects of your field? The most interesting aspect of my job is to learn the way that mothers of different cultures care for their newborn.examples-mothers from India basically just breastfeed the baby while all other care of baby is done by family members.Most Chinese moms do not put their baby to breast until day # 3 when milk starts tocome in. What are the least interesting aspects of your field? The least interesting aspects of nursing is the lack of respect nurses receive from some patients and some physicians. How can potential employers contact you? I can be contacted at home 1-709-364-7599 or my cell number is 1-709-727-7548 email: khadijaousayah@yahoo.com | 
