Midwifery Unit Manager - Wollongong, Australia - NSW Government -Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District

NSW Government -Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District

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Wollongong, Australia

1 week ago

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Olivia Brown

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Description

Employment Type:
Permanent Full Time

Facility:
Shoalhaven District Memorial Hospital

Position Classification:
Midwifery Unit Manager Level 2

Remuneration:
$129,235.88 per annum

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID:
REQ465468

Applications Close: 27 February 2024

What you'll be doing

The Midwifery Unit Manager (MUM) is responsible for the coordination of patient services, unit management and nursing staff management within the ward or unit, consistent with the strategic directions of Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District (ISLHD).

As the leader of the ward or unit, the MUM will demonstrate their capability through attitude, skills, behaviour and attributes, namely: broad nursing experience and knowledge; understanding and acceptance that patients are the central focus of service delivery; professional integrity; ethical conduct; accountability; advocacy; enabling others; cultivation of collaborative relationships and effective team work; commitment to advancing the profession of nursing and care provision.

The MUM takes overall responsibility for the health care environment and standard of patient care.

As the registered nurse in charge of the ward/unit, the MUM performs as a clinical leader and manager with accountability for culture, quality and safety, patient flow, financial management, change management and the experience of patients in that ward or unit.

The MUM is pivotal to the coordination of patient care, ward management and leadership of the professions of nursing and midwifery to ensure the delivery of high quality patient care and efficient use of resources.

What we can offer you
The Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District (ISLHD) provides you with an excellent career choice with many rewarding experiences.

At ISLHD we are not just offering jobs, we are offering you the opportunity to excel in your chosen field and to experience a work life balance.

Work flexibility is very important at ISLHD and we provide our people with a range of benefits and conditions to assist with balancing the demands of work and personal life where possible

We offer:

ADOs each month (for eligible full time employees)
Study and development leave
Access to inhouse training, learning and educational opportunities
Discounted parking
Salary packaging options to reduce your tax and increase your take home pay (for eligible employees)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) counselling for you and your family

All NSW Health workers are required to have completed an up-to-date course of a COVID-19 vaccine (2 doses) which has been approved or recognised by the Therapeutics Goods Administration (TGA). New applicants must have completed the vaccination course prior to commencement with NSW Health, or provide an approved medical contraindication certificate certifying the worker cannot have any approved COVID-19 vaccines available in NSW.
Acceptable proof of vaccination is the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) Immunisation History Statement or AIR COVID-19 Digital Certificate. Please provide proof of vaccination if available.

Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District is committed to equal employment opportunity and embraces diversity and inclusion within its workforce. As such, people from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

This includes but is not limited to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, People with Disability, Women and People from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse backgrounds.

Talent Pool

Please note:

Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.

***Successful applicants to the role must provide certified documentation of vaccination history and pathology as part of their recruitment documentation. The applicant must be certified as compliant with Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases before employment can commence.

Selection Criteria:

Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a Registered Midwife (Division 1).
Extensive recent post registration clinical experience and knowledge of current midwifery issues in the required specialty.
Proven leadership and management skills and demonstrated ability to lead manage and support a clinical team.
Demonstrated influencing and negotiation skills necessary for resolving service delivery and workplace issues and mentoring team members in conflict resolution.
Evidence of and commitment to patient/customer focussed care, clinical governance and quality improvement.
Demonstrated knowledge in initiating and implementing changes to improve clinical service delivery and outcomes, models of care, evidence based practice and practice development.
Demonstrated understanding of budget development and monitoring financial perf