Midwifery Unit Manager (Lvl 3) Birthing Unit- Liverpool Hospital- Perm FT

To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the selection criteria as thoroughly as possible.

1. Current Authority to Practice as a Midwife with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent work experience or a combination of study and experience deemed appropriate by SWSLHD.
2. Demonstrated knowledge and extensive experience relating to clinical practice in a birthing unit and maternity models of care.
3. Demonstrated senior midwifery experience with experience in leading staff and managing services in a relevant setting.
4. Proven ability to ensure the human, physical and financial resources of the unit are managed to provide safe, compassionate, quality care that is culturally responsive
5. Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate and engage with patients/consumers, carers and the multidisciplinary health care team to identify and ensure responsiveness of care needs
6. Demonstrated capacity to interact with others in a personable and professional manner and manage conflicts and performance issues when they arise
7. Demonstrated evidence of the use of critical thinking as it relates to the management of the unit and the delivery of evidenced based midwifery care
8. Demonstrated understanding and participation in risk management, work health and safety and quality improvement in the workplace

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For role related queries or questions contact Jane Healey on 8738 8414 or 0447 525 199 or via email on Jane.Healey1@health.nsw.gov.au

Alternate contact: Karen Sorenson on 8738 8435

Interview Date Range:  29/01/2020 – 05/02/2020

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