Midwifery Unit Manager - maternity services

Job Description

Midwifery Unit Manager - Maternity Services Fixed term temporary full time opportunity to demonstrate accountability at an advanced practice level for leadership, effective coordination, efficient management, and for the monitoring and development of midwifery standards of practice within Maternity Services. Lead and coordinate a midwifery team and/or healthcare team and oversee and provide clinical support or relevant expertise. About You Our ideal candidate will be someone who can carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with Metro North Health's values: Promote and uphold an environment and culture that facilitates midwives working to full scope of practice to optimise woman-centered care. Monitor standards of midwifery practice and midwifery sensitive indicators, and lead quality improvement activities, research, and education in alignment with Maternity Services and midwifery professional stream strategic direction to ensure high standard of woman and baby centered care. Develop and encourage a learning environment by mentoring and promoting team development and individual capacity building and application of the principles of succession management and mentoring to involve colleagues in ongoing career development and growth. Undertake, and participate in ethical decision making in the achievement of organisational goals. Health Equity It is expected that all Metro North Health staff, including the incumbent of this role as a valuable member of the Metro North workforce, contribute to the health equity agenda and meet the intent of supporting the defined six actions that specifically meet the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people within the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards (NSQHS), by actively supporting the elimination of racial discrimination and institutional racism; supporting increased access to health care; influencing the social, cultural and economic determinants of health; supporting the delivery of sustainable, culturally safe and responsive health services; and recognising the importance of working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, communities and organisations to design, deliver, monitor and review the health and support services we provide. Benefits When Working for Us Rewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas. Value driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance. Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases. Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75% and access to salary packaging. Be part of a world-class, dynamic and growing health service that embraces technology and innovation, excellence in healthcare, quality teaching and cutting edge research. Metro North Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace for all employees. We offer unique and rewarding professional development opportunities in a safe and flexible work environment with a focus on putting our people first. Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description. APPLICATIONS RECEIVED VIA THIRD PARTIES (RECRUITMENT AGENCIES ETC.) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Further Information We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity. #J-18808-Ljbffr