Midwifery Manager - Postnatal / EPC / LSU
Job Title: Midwifery Manager - Postnatal / EPC / LSU
Location: Upper Ferntree Gully, VIC, AU
About the Role
This Midwifery Manager role is responsible for leading the clinical team to ensure effective coordination and efficient management of the inpatient unit (3 East) and associated services.
The position involves clinical leadership and accountability that aligns with Eastern Health's clinical governance and operational management structures.
The inpatient unit consists of a 16 bed, level 4 Maternity Unit, caring for women requiring admission during pregnancy and the postpartum period.
Additional services include Extended Postnatal Care (domiciliary care) and Lactation support (inpatient and outpatient).
This role will also oversee the Angliss Midwifery Pool and 3 East clerical teams.
Care is provided in collaboration with the Obstetric and Paediatric medical teams and our Allied Health partners.
The unit enjoys close working relationships with our Women and Children partners in Birth Suite, Ambulatory and Special Care Nursery areas as well as cross site communication with the Box Hill Women and Children team.
About You
* Current Midwifery registration with AHPRACurrent experience in a leadership role within a Women and Children setting
* A strong commitment to high quality care and clinical safety
* The ability to work as part of a diverse team and to promote strong interdisciplinary collaboration
* Commitment to shared decision making processes and engaging consumers in their care
* Experience and interest in using improvement methodology to drive positive change
* Ability to advocate for diverse and vulnerable consumer groups
* Excellent communication and organisational skills
What We Offer
* Diverse and engaging career opportunities
* Friendly & supportive team
* Salary packaging options
* Career progression in our teaching hospitals