Clinical Midwife Consultant Grade 2 - Lactation Consultant

Selection Criteria

1. Registered midwife with a current licence to practice from the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and current NSW Driver's License.
2. Minimum five years full time equivalent post registration experience, with at least three years full time equivalent experience in the lactation field and post graduate qualifications relevant to the field of practice.
3. International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant certification – minimum of 2 years with a sound understanding of the principles of  the Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative.
4. Proven clinical leadership skills and an ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary framework with a demonstrated commitment to excellence in midwifery practice.
5. Demonstrated effective communication and inter-personal skills across a variety of mediums and an understanding of the practice development framework and woman-centred care.
6. Demonstrated skills in strategic and clinical service planning including an understanding of organisational behaviour, change management and cultural change processes.
7. Demonstrated skills in clinical teaching, competency in the use of contemporary information systems and experience in the development of specialty education programs.
8. Demonstrated clinical expertise in client-centred consultancy with the ability to work independently, implement changes and develop direction in clinical practice by the utilisation of evidence-based research.

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For role related queries or questions contact Angela Jones on Angela.Jones2@health.nsw.gov.au