Clinical Midwifery Specialist Grade 2 Midwifery Caseload Practice

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Clinical Midwife Specialist Grade 2
Remuneration: $109,945.46 - $113,556.22 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ473767
Location: Westmead

Where you'll be working

Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) is responsible for providing primary and secondary health care for people living in the Auburn, Blacktown, and The Hills Shire, Holroyd and Parramatta Local Government Areas (LGAs) and tertiary care to residents of the Greater Western Region. We are committed to our vision of 'better health services for the people of western Sydney and beyond' and to the delivery of health care or related services in line with our core values of collaboration, openness, respect and empowerment.

Benefits of working for Western Sydney Local Health District 

• Paid Allocated Day Off (ADO) every month, in addition to your annual leave (For full time staff)
• Salary Packaging - lowers your taxable income and increases your take-home pay. (Applicable for eligible employees)  http://wslhdintranet.wsahs.nsw.gov.au/salary-packaging-with-smartsalary  
• Meal entertainment lowers your taxable income and increases your take-home pay.  (Applicable for eligible employees) http://wslhdintranet.wsahs.nsw.gov.au/salary-packaging-with-smartsalary
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) professional counselling and coaching service that offers confidential, short-term support for work-related and personal issues, which you and your immediate family can access
• Managers Support - Employee Assistance Program (EAP) professional consultative service for all managers, HR or senior staff that is confidential and unlimited for people management support
• Fitness Passport - permanent employees and their immediate family members can sign-up for this affordable membership which allows access to an extensive range of gyms, pools and fitness services from multiple providers across NSW
• Generous leave conditions in accordance with NSW Health (State) awards
• Recognition of prior relevant service may be considered toward commencing salary 
• Leave may be transferrable from other public sector agencies in accordance with leave mobility provisions

What you'll be doing

The Clinical Midwifery Specialist (CMS2) employs advanced clinical skills and exercises extended autonomy of decision making.
The CMS2 will oversee case management of women receiving care in the Westmead MCP and mentor/support the midwives employed in Midwifery Caseload Practice (MCP) at Westmead Hospital to provide continuity of care that is focused on the women’s individual needs, expectations and aspirations in order to improve birthing outcomes for women and their babies.
 
The CMS will liaise with the WMH Clinical Midwifery Educators (CMEs) to ensure a standard of excellence in midwifery practice is maintained by the midwives engaged in MCP. The CMS/ functions within the Policies and Procedures of WMH, WSLHD and the NSW Ministry of Health under the direction of the Midwifery Unit Manager MCP.

People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.

Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations.  For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/ Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

Westmead hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Westmead Hospital. This does not apply for staff with disability.

Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.

Essential Criteria

Registration: Midwifery

Selection Criteria

1. Registered Midwife (Division 1) with AHPRA.
2. Holds a relevant clinical or education post registration qualification and a minimum three years full time equivalent post graduate qualification experience in midwifery continuity of care/ caseload /MGP practice.
3. Proven competence in advanced midwifery skills: Perineal suturing/ cannulation / maternal and neonatal resuscitation/ speculum examination /comprehensive assessment of the newborn.
4. Holds a current NSW full drivers licence.
5. Demonstrated commitment to excellence in midwifery practice and understanding of the principles of continuity of care.
6. Demonstrated effective clinical communication including verbal, written and interpersonal skills and use of information technology and the ability to plan and prioritise workload.
7. Demonstrated commitment to professional development.
8. Demonstrated mentorship and clinical teaching skills.

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For role related queries or questions contact Carolyn Hilsabeck on ***************@health.nsw.gov.au

Applications Close: 26th April 2024