South Tipperary General Hospital
Clonmel is a large town with a lively night life and very active arts scene. It has rail and bus links to Dublin and Waterford and bus links to other major cities. It is a medieval city with many noted historic sites of interest.The midwifery team are supported by a Project Officer for Practice Development in Midwifery who is located in the Nursing and Midwifery Planning and Development Unit. We are currently well advanced in the planning process to accept student midwives in to the clinical area in the coming year.
Current beds
Staffing establishment:neonates
Gyne. Dept=10.65wte
Working hours
39hrs per weekShift times 6hour shift – 08.00hrs – 14.00hrs
1 weekend per 3 weeks
Activity 2005
Deliveries 1044Normal vaginal deliveries = 54%
Caesarean section rate = 30%
Vacuum = 11%
Forceps = 0.6%
Breastfeeding rate = 39%
Services
Antenatal
Antenatal clinic 3 per weekOutlying clinics in Thurles and Tipperary
Antenatal education classes
Gynaecology Casualty and Early Pregnancy Assessment
Obstetric ultrasound services at ward level
Gynaecology Casualty and Early Pregnancy Assessment
Obstetric ultrasound services at ward levelLabour
Evidence based clinical guidelines developedBirth plans encouraged
Selective fetal monitoring
Birth companion welcome throughout labour and delivery
Mobilization encouraged
Epidural service available, Tens
Alternative positions for delivery
Skin to skin contact at delivery
Breastfeeding encouraged in labour ward
Postnatal
Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative Certificate of CommitmentBreast feeding on demand
Rooming in
Breastfeeding support group
Lactation consultant midwife
Education
18hr Breastfeeding courseALSO course
S.T.A.B.L.E. course
Neonatal recusitation course
Fetal monitoring course
Perineal suturing update
IV cannulation course
Record keeping update
Obstetric drills up date
Preceptorship course
STGH to commence clinical placement for nursing/midwifery in 2007
Accommodation
Priate rental accommodation available in the town area Rental Accommodation in Clonmel