Midwifery Unit Manager - Postnatal

1w1 week ago

St Vincent's Health Australia

North Sydney, AU · Full-time · A$140,000 – A$140,000

About this role

St Vincent’s Health Australia, the largest not-for-profit health provider, seeks a Midwifery Unit Manager for Whelan Ward at The Mater hospital. This permanent full-time role oversees 34 inpatient beds for postnatal and antenatal patients. Lead planning, implementing, coordinating, evaluating patient care and staff performance management.

In consultation with the ADCS, create monthly ward rosters and allocate staffing to ensure patient and staff safety, skill mix, and budget WHPPD compliance. Coordinate all aspects of ward operations with a focus on best practice standards. Utilise philosophy, mission, and values of Mary Aikenhead Ministries.

Collaborate with Maternity Management Team, Assistant Director of Clinical Services – Acute and Cancer Services, and Executive to improve Mater services. Base at Sydney’s premier private hospital with Obstetrics core specialty and excellent transport access. Align all practices with National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards.

Join the mission for better and fairer care, always, serving at-risk community members. Access financial support for education, scholarships like D’Apice for Enrolled nurses, and paid study leave. Demonstrate passion for success with optimistic attitude in a diverse, inclusive environment.

Requirements

Bachelor of Midwifery
Current AHPRA Registration
Demonstrate clinical knowledge in Midwifery with commitment to professional development and clinical teaching
Willingness to work with Maternity Management Team, Assistant Director of Clinical Services – Acute and Cancer Services, and Executive
Optimistic attitude and passion for success in improving services
All practices consistent with National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) Standards

Responsibilities

Plan, implement, coordinate, evaluate, and lead all aspects of patient care in 34-bed postnatal ward
Manage staff performance, allocation, and monthly roster creation in consultation with ADCS
Allocate staffing appropriately considering staff numbers, patient and staff safety, skill mix, and WHPPD budget
Ensure satisfaction of all stakeholders utilising best practice standards
Align ward operations with philosophy, mission, and values of Mary Aikenhead Ministries
Oversee care for postnatal and antenatal patients in Maternity Department

Benefits

Join mission to provide care to all, including the most at-risk people in community
Discounted access to many gyms for you and your family with Fitness Passport
Access to discounted private health insurance with Medibank
Access to government salary sacrifice program to make proportion of salary tax-free
Committed to financial support for educational development, scholarship programs including D’Apice Scholarship for Enrolled nurses, and paid study leave