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Job no:
******
Work type:
Fixed Term
Location:
Townsville
Categories:
NUM/MUM
About the role
Mater Private Hospital Townsville invites experienced Registered Nurse/Midwives who are ready to take the next step in their careers to express their interest in a Midwifery & Nursing Unit Manager chance.
This position is a
maternity leave cover opportunity,
with the successful applicant offered a maximum-term contract
commencing 21st September **** through to June ****
.
The role offers full-time hours and will be based in our maternity unit at Pimlico.
As the Midwifery Nursing Unit Manager, you will provide operational/clinical management and leadership to this Maternity department and provide a professional line management responsibility to nurses/midwives in the organisation.
As the leader of this team, you will provide exceptional nursing management and be responsible for the clinical, resource management and education accountabilities of nursing within our Maternity Unit.
Additionally, you will ensure the provision of best practice, quality and safety aspects of patient care in a clinically supportive and patient centric environment.
As the Midwifery Unit Manager, you will:
Provide operational/clinical management and leadership to the Unit in partnership with nursing/midwifery, medical, allied health and administrative teams
Identifying and implementing opportunities for clinical service progression with the support and in collaboration with Senior Leadership




Achieve optimal patient outcomes throughout the patient journey and continuum of care across the broader Mater Mothers Maternity Network
Maintain and develop current knowledge and skills to ensure continued professional growth
Developing, improving and monitoring systems and processes to ensure service is managed effectively and efficiently
Leading by example to provide high level clinical care for our patients and guidance to our highly experience maternity team
Utilising expert level communication strategies to guide the team in achieving the unit's personal and collective goals
About you
To be considered for the role you must have demonstrated:
Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse/Midwife with no restrictions
Advanced clinical competency and the ability to maintain the highest standards of midwifery practice
Exceptional interpersonal, communication and time management skills within a multidisciplinary team
Competence to lead and manage a clinical team to optimise customer and organisational outcomes
Have an understanding of key financial metrics related to clinical cost centre reporting
Demonstrated application of the principles of risk management and quality improvement in a clinical environment




Understanding and application of contemporary human resource management practices
Strong leadership ability and experience, and the desire to promote the Mater mission and values to all staff
Mater is Queensland's largest not-for-profit healthcare provider, delivering exceptional care to nearly 700,000 patients each year across 11 (soon to be 12) hospitals.
We're leaders in healthcare, education, fundraising & philanthropy and research — and it's our people who make the difference.
We're looking for passionate individuals to join our team and help shape the future of care.
At Mater, you'll be part of a purpose-driven organisation that values innovation, compassion, and excellence.
Increase your take-home pay
with generous salary packaging options, including meal and entertainment benefits
Grow your career
with access to industry-leading training and professional development through Mater Education
Wellbeing support
through our Employee Assistance Program and in office pastoral care teams
Access a range of health and wellbeing services
with a corporate discount on private health insurance
Exclusive discounts
across dining, retail, travel, accommodation (just to name a few!)
Stay active
with unlimited access to discounted gyms via the Fitness Passport program
Convenient, discounted on-site parking
Enjoy great food
with reduced prices at our campus cafés and coffee spots
Join Queensland's Largest and Most Innovative Not-for-Profit Healthcare Team
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📌 Midwifery & Nursing Unit Manager (Townsville)
🏢 Mater Health Services
📍 Townsville