The Team

The RHH is the tertiary referral centre for Tasmania, we have around **** births each year.
Work in a rewarding setting with a dynamic team of midwives
Looking for a dynamic Midwife who will assist in leading the MGP team

The Role

Works in partnership with the Maternity Unit Manager (MUM) to lead the efficient and effective provision of maternity care based on best practice principles within a collaborative and multidisciplinary framework

Provide day-to-day clinical and operational leadership of the Midwifery Group Practice (MGP), coordinating team activities to support continuity, quality and safety of midwifery-led care.

Provide expert clinical midwifery advice and leadership, contributing to quality improvement, professional development, risk and safety processes, and monitoring of the MGP Caseload Annualised Salary Agreement.

You will need

Current registration as a Midwife with the relevant Australian regulatory authority, with demonstrated contemporary clinical midwifery knowledge and experience in midwifery-led/MGP care.

Demonstrated leadership, communication and organisational skills, with the ability to coordinate a team, manage competing priorities and work effectively across multidisciplinary hospital and community services.

Demonstrated commitment to quality and safety, professional development, evidence-based practice and service improvement, with the ability to exercise initiative and sound clinical judgement.

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
Details of appointment

Permanent full time, day worker position, workingup to76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.
*notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.
Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time, and casual vacancies.
Salary





$109,767 to $115,813 per annum(Pro rata). Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
Salary range is in accordance withNurses and Midwives (Tasmania State Service) Agreement ****.

Salary Packaging

You'll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.
Benefits available to eligible candidates

Professional development and accelerated pathways.
A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $***** per week per person, or $***** for a family.
Department of Health has achieved the "Carer Accredited Employer Status" providing support to employees with caring responsibilities. (Find out more under theCarer Recognition Act ****).

More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here
Eligibility

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.
Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse/Midwife

Current Working with Children Registration

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:
Relevant post graduate qualification

Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.
Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program,



selection process and application guidance.
Statement of Duties:
Clinical Coordinator - Midwifery Group Practice G5 .docx

Application Guide:
Applicant Guide.docx

How to apply:

Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered.
You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.
*applications from Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted for this role
For more information:

Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.
Name: Kristy Newett
Position: Midwifery Unit Manager (MUM)
Email address: ******
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