Clinical Nurse Midwife Manager

Women and Newborn Health Service - King Edward Memorial Hospital - Outpatients Referrals
Location: Subiaco
Closing Date: 2024-06-10 4:00 PM
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-Do you want to be a part of a team that promotes and improves the health of its people and community? Women and Newborn Health Service (WNHS) inspires to be a trusted and valued leader in health services for women, newborns, families and the community, so that we deliver world-class, innovative and comprehensive health care to Western Australia.North Metropolitan Health Service (NMHS) fosters an environment of equity and inclusion and strives to ensure everyone experiences a sense of belonging. We celebrate the rich diversity of our community and are committed to recruiting a team that is reflective of those we care for. We encourage anyone who aligns with our values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, Innovation and Care to apply for this role.NMHS is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of our Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing Strategy. As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position.NMHS upholds the social model of disability. If you have any access needs or require adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact Teng Teng, Referral Coordinator on 08 6458 2139.About this roleThis position provides clinical consultancy within assigned areas or specialty and manages patint referrals; implements changes to clinical practice and initiates research and quality improvement activities. You will demonstrate professional leadership and role modelling for nurses and midwives as well as providing clinical leadership, education and consultancy.This a Part Time position at 24 hours per fortnight, or 0.32 FTE.This role reports to the Coordinator of Midwifery.What we are looking forHighly capable and values-driven nurse managers, with demonstrated experience in leadership. An individual with effective interpersonal and communication skills, and who can use these skills to facilitate the provision of complex referrals, working with multidisciplinary team members and external service providers.While your qualifications and experience tell us part of your story, your values and attitude speak louder still. At NMHS, we aim to ensure our behaviours reflect our core values: Care, Respect, Innovation, Teamwork and Integrity. During the selection process you will be assessed on your ability to fulfil the responsibilities of this position while upholding our values.Area ProfileIn mid-2006, as part of the health reform in Western Australia, King Edward Memorial Hospital (KEMH) joined with other women's based health services to form the new Women and Newborn Health Service (WNHS), which is a part of the larger North Metropolitan Area Health Service (NMHS). With dedicated staff and best practices based on the most current evidence-based medicine, WNHS continues to deliver first-class health care to women and infants in WA.KEMH is the State's only tertiary maternity and gynaecological hospital and treated its first patients in 1916. Today more than 6000 births take place at the hospital every year and it is WA's only major referral centre for high-risk pregnancies. KEMH also has a state-of-the-art Special Care Nursery, designed to care for premature and sick infants.KEMH also cares for approximately 5000 women with gynaecological conditions each year - from urological and cancer related problems to sexually transmitted diseases and reproductive disorders.WNHS also offer a maternity and gynaecology unit at Osborne Park Hospital (OPH) which provides gynaecology care and obstetric care to women with low to moderate risk pregnancies. Women may choose to receive care at OPH for general convenience whilst receiving equally specialised care at a smaller suburban site.What we offerIn addition to the great salary our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits:

• 11% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice. For further information

. * Generous salary packaging

• Diverse and inclusive culture
• Discounted public transport
• Discounted access to over 70 gyms and leisure centres with Fitness Passport
• A smoke free environment
• Flexible leave arrangements
• Professional development opportunities
• Paid study leave
• Flexible working arrangements
• Continuous learning
• Professional and location-based allowances

NMHS supports flexible working practices and consideration will be given to flexible work options, where operationally appropriate.Want to know more about this role?We encourage you to contact Teng Teng, Referral Coordinator on 08 6458 2139 to discus your suitability for this role.We think you’ll like it hereOur employees like working here, and we think you will too. Watch this video to find out what they have to say.Ready to join our team?Applicants are required to apply online so allow enough time to complete the online application process and attach your documentation. If you experience difficulties, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.Your application should include:

• A cover letter or statement detailing how you are able to meet the Selection Criteria as listed in the attached Job Description Form.
• A comprehensive CV that clearly shows your experience relevant to this role.
• The names and contact details of two (2) professional referees. It is preferable for one of your referees to be your current supervisor or manager.

Eligibility to Apply: Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positions in the public sector. To be eligible for a fixed term or casual appointment you must have documentary evidence of your entitlement to live and work in Australia for the period of the contract.This vacancy is subject to a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check. For further information please refer to the WWC website at:Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions after or on, 4:00pm on the closing date will not be accepted.