Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until 2 May ****Position Classification: Midwifery Unit Manager Level 2Remuneration: $150,****** per annum plus SuperannuationHours Per Week: 38Applications Close: 16 August ****The RoleThe vision for South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is 'exceptional care, healthier lives'.
SESLHD is committed to enabling our community to be healthy and well, and to providing the best possible compassionate care when people need it.All staff are expected to act as an appropriate and effective role model and promote culture and supporting practices that reflect the NSW Health CORE values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment through demonstrated behaviours and interactions with patients, clients and employees.All staff are expected to take reasonable care that their actions do not adversely affect the health and safety of others, that they comply with any reasonable instruction that is given them and with any reasonable policies-procedures relating to health or safety in the workplace, as well as notifying any hazards-risks or incidents to their managers.The vision for nursing and midwifery at St George Hospital is to provide meaning and purpose to plan for the future;have reference to an inspirational statement that is consistent with the purpose and values of nursing and midwifery;and to inspire nurses and midwives to provide the highest quality healthcare to patients in any circumstance.The Vision Statement is:'Nurses and midwives at St George Hospital are always compassionate and competent in the delivery of excellent patient and family centered care.
'Eight core behavioursteam playercaringrespectfulhonestadvocatecollaborativeconsiderate and accountableThe Midwifery Unit Manager is the registered Midwife in charge of a ward-unit or group of wards-units or a service (e.g. Child and Family Health) within SESLHD.The purpose of the Midwifery Unit Manager grade 2 (MUM2) is to:lead, direct and co-ordinate patient or client careensure the practice of nursing and-or midwifery is safe and efficient,



maintaining standards of care through continual quality improvement initiativeslead and coordinate the nursing and midwifery and multidisciplinary care team at the ward or unit level, and monitor and manage the business and management functions and processes of the ward or unitAs the leader of the unit, the MUM2 will demonstrate her-his capability through attitude, skills, behaviour and attributes, namely:broad midwifery experience and knowledgeunderstanding and acceptance that patients are the central focus of service deliveryprofessional integrityethical conductaccountabilityadvocacyenabling otherscultivation of collaborative relationships and effective team workcommitment to advancing the profession of midwifery and care provisionThe Midwifery Unit Manager Level 2, whose responsibilities in relation to patient services, ward or unit management and staff management are in excess of those of a Midwifery Unit Manager Level 1.Additional BenefitsFinancial benefits - Salary packaging options - Up to $9K for living expenses, $2.6K meal & entertainment, Novated Leasing; and Discounted Private Health Insurance.Work-life balance - Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees) in addition to annual leave.Professional growth - Learning and development opportunities, including in-house training with RTO My Health Learning.Health & wellbeing - Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.Selection CriteriaCurrent registration as a Registered Midwife with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia.Relevant management tertiary qualification or equivalent work experience, or a combination of study and work experience with a demonstrated commitment to professional development.A demonstrated knowledge and experience in the management and delivery of health care services.Proven ability in innovative clinical service delivery,



harm minimisation and practice development.Effective interpersonal and communication skills that demonstrate the ability to engage, enable and manage teams.Proven ability to create and maintain a positive workplace culture and articulate and achieve a vision for midwifery services.Demonstrated recent midwifery management experience.Contact and Diversity InformationFor role related queries or questions, please contact Maria Bulmer via email atWe embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work workplace.Our workplaces are welcoming and safe for all our employees, irrespective of their unique characteristics including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and social-economic status.Read about our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategy for more information.Our CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace.Reasonable Adjustments NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply.If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment-interview process, then please email and let us know.
Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required.Information for applicants 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.Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description.Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases for all positions prior to offer.We do have an Aboriginal Employment Consultant that can also provide support () and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website.
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📌 St George Hospital - Midwifery Unit Manager 2 - 1 South Postnatal - Temporaryfull Time (South Australia)
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