Clinical Midwife Specialist

·         Clinical Midwife Specialist – Postnatal Ward

·         Empower people to grow and impart your knowledge 

·         Full-time and part-time positions available

Norwest Private Hospital

Come and join our expert team of surgeons, specialist doctors, dedicated nurses and allied health professionals at Norwest Private Hospital.

Norwest Private Hospital is one of the largest private healthcare providers in NSW, providing an extensive range of surgical and medical services to those in The Hills Shire and surrounding suburbs. We offer state of the art equipment in a world class facility, diverse and friendly teams, as well as flexible shifts so you can achieve work/life balance.

With the culture of a small hospital and the scale and strength of a large hospital, Norwest Private Hospital provides an environment for its people like no other.

The Role

As a Clinical Midwife Specialist (CMS) you will demonstrate leadership and role modelling in the care of postpartum women seeking postnatal care within the Private Healthcare setting. The CMS is also responsible for the delivery of quality women’s centered care, developing standards of practise, implementing changes to clinical practice and initiating research and quality improvement activities. You will work as part of the health care team participating in working parties or committees as required and demonstrate a commitment to continuous quality improvement.

The Department

Our Women’s Health Unit is a 43 bed post/antenatal/gynaecology ward with 7 birthing suite rooms. Supporting this service is a 7 bed level 2 Special Care Nursery. An opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and enthusiastic Clinical Midwifery Specialist to join our team on a full-time/part time basis.  We are looking for an expert postnatal ward midwife, who is committed to excellence, has extensive skills in post-partum care as well as a passion for delivery of woman centered care.

What you'll need to succeed

Essential qualities:

• Current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Midwife with a minimum of five years’ relevant post registration qualifications and experience working in the provision of antenatal and post-natal midwifery services.
• Evidence of clinical leadership skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary framework to plan, deliver and coordinate women and newborn care.
• Demonstrated ability to apply advanced clinical expertise in relation to clinical midwifery practice and independently make decisions that support positive outcomes for women and newborns.
• Demonstrated commitment to excellence in midwifery practice, the provision of education to others and own professional development.
• Demonstrated effective communication through the use of information technology, written, verbal and interpersonal skills with the ability to identify key messages, issues and concerns when communicating with others.
• Demonstrated proactive approach to problem solving
• Demonstrated professional manner when working with complex situations
• Demonstrated knowledge and application of quality improvement initiative using research principles to support evidence-based practice, including development of policies and guidelines.
• Current knowledge of legislative obligations for Workplace Health and Safety, and the impact on employment and service delivery.

Desirable qualities:

• Experience in Private Health Care

What you’ll get in return

• Diverse career pathways
• Professional and personal development
• Assistance with further study and education
• A supportive work environment
• Challenging, inspiring and rewarding roles, and
• The opportunity to make a difference!

Why Healthscope?

We care about your career at Healthscope.

No matter where you go within our community of care, you’ll be supported by great team leaders, be part of strong, innovative teams who always strive for better and have the opportunity to flourish and grow.

Our people are at the heart of our organisation - no matter the role, every day our people make a difference to the lives of our patients and their families. We work together to create positive, memorable experiences, alongside our quality care, in every moment of every day.

We are the only national private hospital operator and healthcare provider in Australia. But why does that matter? Our team is made up of over 19,000 highly experienced people working across a range of roles and specialisations. Supported by some of the best doctors in Australia, we come together to strive for better, sharing learnings, supporting each other, celebrating successes and facing challenges together.

Joining us opens the door to endless opportunities. We encourage the pursuit of continuous professional development, specialisation and education, and support our people to grow and flourish.

Applications close:  25 September 2024

To Apply: Please click on the 'Apply' button to be taken to our online application form. For any questions, please reach out to Recruitment@healthscope.com.au

If you are successful in the role, you will receive a salary based on your years of relevant registered nursing experience against the current Healthscope and NSWNMA/ANMF - NSW Nurses and Midwives' - Enterprise Agreement 2020- 2024, a salary ranging from $51.81 - $57.48 per hour.

More Information: Our commitment to quality and safety for our patients, staff and visitors is our highest priority. Applicants will be required to provide a current National Police check, WWCC (where applicable) and Evidence of right to work in Australia prior to appointment. Staff in patient contact roles will be required to provide proof of immunity to specified infectious diseases as a Category A Healthcare worker.