Continuity Of Care Manager

ABOUT THE ROLE:

This newly created position will provide a passionate motivated midwifery leader the opportunity to lead, strengthen and grow Continuity of Care models at Mercy Hospital for Women, Heidelberg.

The role will have responsibility for the day to day operational management and support of midwives working in the well-established Maternity Group Practice (MGP) and team midwifery care models.

Mercy Hospital for Women will soon introduce a homebirth care model within the existing caseload program, this will provide an exciting new choice for women in 2024. 

As the full time Continuity of Care Manager you will lead and develop midwives to provide evidence-based care in partnership with women and their families by:

• Working with senior leaders to manage MGP and team midwifery care models
• Providing strong leadership and clear communications.
• Coordinating and monitoring the day to day operations of MGP and team midwives.
• Monitoring standards of service and practice through clinical indicators and consumer satisfaction results
• Supporting and participating in the ACHS accreditation process and assessments and contribute to participate in relevant divisional Quality and Clinical Risk Management programs.
• Participating in developing and implementing a recruitment, retention and succession plan to achieve skill mix profile and FTE requirements
• Ensure that patients and consumers are actively involved in relevant planning and decision-making processes.

ABOUT YOU:

• You are a passionate experienced midwifery leader
• You have previous experience in caseload care
• You have a demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a skilled multidisciplinary team to achieve goals and health outcomes
• You have excellent organisational skills, time management, analytical and problem solving skills
• Registered as a Midwife with AHPRA with three years of relevant clinical experience and RANZCOG Level 3 accredited.
• It is desirable that you have a Masters or are working towards one
• You are credentialed in the following:
• Perineal repair IVC;
• FSE application;
• Newborn examination; and
• NeoResus first responder

WHAT WE OFFER:

Mercy Health recognises that people are searching for meaning in their work life and finding a workplace that connects with their values is a key motivation when choosing an employer. As a not-for-profit healthcare provider, Mercy Health has a strong mission and clear values that guide us in everything we do. We pride ourselves on:

• caring for our people and those important to them with generous employee assistance available for employees and their families
• encouraging applications from people of all ages, abilities and cultural backgrounds including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Peoples, and supporting all staff to be their authentic selves at work through our network group for LGBTIQ+ staff and allies
• protecting children and vulnerable people in all our services, by listening to them and having zero tolerance of any form of abuse and neglect
• taking a stand against climate change, which is one of the biggest threats to the health of the world and all humanity, and committing to action that will help make our world fairer and more sustainable

• offering benefits such as generous salary packaging, purchased leave, career progression and development opportunities, access to health and wellbeing programs and a range of discounts across a diverse portfolio of financial, healthcare, travel and other services. 

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:

• Candidates are required to meet the position and qualification requirements.
• Provide a current Police Record Check and Working with Children Check (Mercy Health may conduct additional background checks subject to current legislation).
• Proof of vaccination status consistent with public health orders and with Mercy Health’s policy (includes but is not limited to COVID-19 and seasonal influenza vaccination compliance requirement).

If you have any questions or require any adjustments to ensure a fair and equitable interview and selection process please contact us on the details below.

Contact Details

Gill Evans, Divisional Director Women’s and Children’s Services

Phone 0437 357 ***

Email ******@mercy.com.au 

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