Midwifery Unit Manager - Central Midwifery Group
Midwifery Unit Manager - Central Midwifery Group
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Job Description
- Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network Mount Barker District Soldiers Memorial Hospital
- Salary:RN/M3 $125183 to $130779 p.a. Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
- PermanentFulltime position
Overview
In this role the Midwifery Unit Manager Central Midwifery Group plays a pivotal leadership role within the new BHFLHN Midwifery Model of Care (MMoC) and the management and leadership of midwifery at Mount Barker District Soldiers Memorial Hospital (MBDSMH). You will apply your clinical expertise and experience to effectively coordinate patient care delivery across the maternity service at main focus of your role will be the line management coordination and leadership of midwifery team activities to achieve continuity and quality of patient care. The Central Midwifery Group MUM will provide midwifery management and leadership as the unit transitions to the MMoC with midwives working across Midwifery Group Practice Midwifery Antenatal Postnatal Care and midwives working within the inpatient maternity unit. You will be accountable for the delivery of high quality womencentred midwifery care which is consistent with the SA Health quality framework. Accepting accountability for the outcomes of midwifery practices in the specific practice setting you will address inconsistencies between practice and policy and develop team performance and a positive work culture in the interest of patient outcomes. When you join the Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network you can make a real difference and feel like an important part of the community. Knowing that midwifery is more than help with birthing you will be able to go on a journey of care together with the women in the community.
You will be registered or eligible for registration as a Midwife with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and hold or be eligible to hold a current practicing certificate. With demonstrated competence in midwifery practice in accordance with the relevant standards of practice you will have prior experience in management and leadership roles. This will include experience in the supervision of students and early career midwives. You will possess effective leadership skills including highly developed skills in communication problem solving conflict resolution and negotiation. These skills will equip you to foster a work environment that develops staff potential and facilitates creativity and innovation.
The MUM Central Midwifery Group role reports to the BHFLHN Midwifery Director and is supported by two Associate Midwifery Unit Manager roles as well as supported by the MBDSMH site and the broader BHFLHN leadership team. In this dynamic MUM role you will promote collaboration within the multidisciplinary maternity team as South Australias largest regional birthing service.
Benefits of Joining us
At BHFLHN were dedicated to your career satisfaction and wellbeing offering tailored benefits for healthcare professionals including:
- Salary Attractions:Flexible optionsfor salary packaging covering living expenses meal and entertainment allowances and novated leasing and employer superannuation contributions.
- Annual Leave:Enjoy paid recreation leave for essential rejuvenation with leave loading applied.
- Flexible Work Arrangements:The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including parttime. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
- Health and Fitness Benefits:Access to Fitness Passport a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to BHFLHN staff and their families.
- Career Opportunities:Explore career growth within the SA Health system with opportunities for skill development and movement across various metropolitan and regional sites.
- Employee Assistance Program:Confidential counselling and support services are available via our Employee Assistance Program.
Join BHFLHN for a fulfilling career bolstered by comprehensive benefits and unwavering commitment to your success.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
BHFLHN is an Equal Opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent culturally diverse backgrounds disability all genders and LGBTQI community.
Applicant Information
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working parttime.
Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements.
Check(s)
- DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC)
- National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups required for this position (E.g. aged care employment or work involving vulnerable clients)
Immunisation Risk for this position is Category A (Direct Contact with blood or body substances)
SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.
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Enquiries
Name:Emily Thornton
Title:Admin Coordinator N&M Directorate
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Application Closing Date
23 April 2025 2 week close 11.55PM
Refer to the SA Health Career Website How to applyfor further information.
Attachments
898973 BHFLHN Role Description RNM 3A MUM Central Midwifery
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
