Midwifery And Nurse Unit Manager

Are you a leader who thrives on a challenge and is passionate about maximising health outcomes for women?

Applications Close: Sunday, 17th March 2024

Midwifery and Nurse Unit Manager 

Maternity and Gynaecology Operations

John Hunter Hospital

About the role:

This is a fantastic opportunity to lead the Maternity and Gynaecology clinical outpatient services team to provide excellent women-centred care across the John Hunter Hospital and community health sites to maximise the health outcomes for women. Within this position, you will effectively manage the day-to-day operations of the Maternity and Gynaecology Outpatient Service (Antenatal, IMAP (Initial Maternity Assessment and Pregnancy Planning Service), Maternal Fetal Medicine, Gynaecology, Gynae-Oncology, Early Pregnancy Assessment Service(EPAS) including clinical, operational and people management.

• Oversee and coordinate the clinical activities of the outpatient service to ensure consistent delivery of excellent women-centred care focused on maximising health outcomes
• Ensure women's care is delivered within professional, organisational, legal, and ethical boundaries and reflects evidence-based, knowledge and practice
• Lead a positive workplace culture that encourages collaboration within and across the multidisciplinary M&G care teams to optimise outcomes for women and families in a constantly changing environment
• Liaise with relevant services and units both within and external to the health service to ensure effective coordinated service delivery that meets the needs of women, babies, and families
• Opportunities for ongoing education, professional development, and mentoring

Where you'll be working:

Hunter New England Health offers a different way: a great career and access to the best things in life. Family, community, the great outdoors, and exciting adventures. As the largest employer in the region, we encourage our staff to use their knowledge, skills, and experience to innovate and challenge existing methods for the benefit of our patients. Meeting the principles of excellence, every patient, every time.

The Hunter and New England regions boast a rich tapestry of heritage, culture, and beautiful scenery. Whether you’re seeking space to raise a family, or want adventure or fun, our towns and cities deliver a lifestyle to match.

John Hunter Hospital is a Level 6, tertiary referral, major trauma and teaching hospital and is the largest hospital in the Hunter New England Local Health District. With the construction of the innovation precinct underway – the future at John Hunter Hospital is exciting and opportunities endless. John Hunter Hospital is connecting the existing hospital structure to the new acute services building, to deliver enhanced and expanded facilities to meet the health needs of the local community.

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Requirements:

• Registered Midwife and Registered Nurse with current Authority to Practice with AHPRA
• Graduate qualification (Masters level) in health-related management
• Eligible to drive in NSW

Benefits:

• Sustainable Healthcare:Together towards zero
• ADO's each month (for full-time employees)
• 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part-time employees)
• Salary packaging options
• Fitness Passport
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
• Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals

About you:

• You are passionate about women’s health and maternity care and thrive on making a positive difference to women, their families, and babies throughout the pregnancy journey
• You possess the ability to respond appropriately and effectively to challenging situations with the ability and commitment to support women and families, colleagues and patients alike
• Your high-level communication and interpersonal skills, alongside your ability to build strong, professional relationships with your team, women, families, and patients will see you thrive in these environments

Need more information?

For role-related queries or questions contact Jennifer Haxton on ***************@health.nsw.gov.au

Information for Applicants:

We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.