Clinical Midwifery Consultant - Models of Care

• Join a passionate team dedicated to delivering high-quality maternity care.
• Play a pivotal leadership role in shaping the future of maternity services for women and children.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance maternity service delivery.
  

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time 
Position Classification: Clinical Midwife Consultant Grade 2
Remuneration: $66.50 - $67.83 per hour
Hours Per Week: 16
Location: Auburn

Where you'll be working

Join a trusted health network at Auburn Hospital, committed to quality care.

• Servicing Auburn, Blacktown, Parramatta and more.
• Collaborative and empowering team culture.
• Vision: Better health for western Sydney and beyond.
• Salary packaging and employee perks.
• Supportive leadership and growth.

What you'll be doing

• The Clinical Midwifery Consultant (CMC) Grade 2 for Maternity Services at Auburn Hospital will work collaboratively with staff, specialist, and nurses across Western Sydney Local Health District. The CMC will be providing a consultancy service for Mother's and Babies.
• The CMC for Maternity Services  at Auburn Hospital will provide leadership in the development and enhancement of Maternity Services for women's and children's health.
• The CMC for Maternity Services at Auburn Hospital   is a clinical expert in women's and children's health and resource to staff.
• The CMC for Maternity Services at Auburn Hospital promotes a service which fosters clinical excellence, research & professional leadership.
• The  CMC for Maternity Services  at Auburn Hospital will actively participate in the multidisciplinary teams and will be involved in care planning.
• The CMC will be responsible for expert clinical organisation, coordination, leadership, and promoting, reviewing and measuring clinical risk across maternity services, and will undertake relevant quality activities, including reviewing and development of local high risk policies and guidelines.
• The CMC will work in close liaison with the Midwifery Managers, CMC/CNC's, Educators, and the Obstetrics and Gynaecology portfolio leads. The position will also promote and facilitate the development and implementation of continuity of care models for maternity service provision and work in consultation and collaboration with the Women's & Children's Midwife & Nurse Manager to lead relevant local, District, State and National Maternity initiative.

How to Apply

Apply online by submitting your resume, and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.

Essential Requirements

• Registration: Current and valid registration as a Registered Nurse/Registered Midwife (Division 1) with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia
• At least five (5) years full time equivalent post registration experience, with at least 3 years full time equivalent in Midwifery. Holding or working towards relevant postgraduate tertiary qualifications in a specialty area, education and/or research.

Selection Criteria

1. Demonstrated advanced communication including verbal, written and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively engage with clients/consumers, carers and the multidisciplinary health team in a manner than ensures responsiveness of care needs and resolves conflicts when they arise and advanced information technology skills to provide consultancy services and deliver innovative midwifery practice
2. Demonstrated ability to work effectively and collaboratively both independently and as part of the multidisciplinary health care team.
3. Demonstrated ability to lead quality improvement, practice development and evidence-based practice critical review
4. Demonstrated personal attributes including resilience, accountability, integrity and ability to manage self.
5. Demonstrated ability to identify education needs and deliver education for patients/clients and health care professionals
6. Demonstrated ability to function as a senior leader within a complex health organisation.
7. Demonstrated ability to use critical thinking and problem solving skills as it relates to the delivery of advanced evidence based Women and Children's Health midwifery.

Requisition ID: REQ547954
Applications Close: 2nd April 2025

Need more information?

• Discover more about the application process.
• Review the detailed Position Description for insights into role requirements and criteria.  
• Explore the selection process, employment checks, outcomes and notifications.
•  For inquiries about the role, contact Tracy Paterson, A/Midwifery Manager at Tracy.Paterson@health.nsw.gov.au.