Job Title: Midwifery Unit Manager
The Women's & Children's Division at Werribee Mercy Hospital is a progressive and innovative division striving to provide the best care to women and families in our local community. The entire team is committed to a collaborative approach to the way we work and care for our families.
We aim to provide a supportive environment to foster growth and nurturing. The service is establishing continuity midwifery models of care to commence in 2025.
About the Opportunity:
The Midwifery Unit Manager – Midwifery Clinics and Models of Care will provide leadership and clinical expertise in the care provision of our Midwifery Clinics and the implementation of Continuity Models of Care.
The role of the Midwifery Unit Manager – Midwifery Clinics and Models of Care is to:
* Provide effective Midwifery leadership and strategic direction to ensure high quality clinical practices and care.
* Act as a role model, providing leadership and practice within the core values of Mercy Health
* Provide expertise in the establishment and commencement of midwifery continuity models of care to compliment the current antenatal clinics.
* Provide professional clinical leadership and mentorship for midwives.
* Co-ordinate and manage the day to day operations of the clinics and ensure high quality clinical midwifery practice and woman centered care across the clinics and continuity models.
* Be committed to building and nurturing strong collaborative relationships within the multidisciplinary maternity team.
* Tactically manage the operational, financial, human and information resources within the unit liaising with the Divisional Director.
* Guide the strategic growth ensuring consideration of clinical, financial, human resources and quality of care.
You'll Bring:
You're resilient, compassionate and have a whole lot of heart. Most importantly, you are committed to delivering exceptional patient-centred care.
To thrive in this role, you will have:
* Midwifery registration with Australian Health Practitioner Agency (AHPRA)
* Experience implementing and managing midwifery continuity models of care
* At least two years Midwifery Unit Manager experience
* Demonstrated commitment to developing strong relationships within a multidisciplinary maternity team
* Demonstrated ability to be an exemplary role model
* Excellent interpersonal and effective communications skills
* Post Graduate Qualification in midwifery or in hospital / health services, administration, management or equivalent (or working towards)
Why Mercy Health?
We've been supporting people for over 100 years. Now, we're taking all that we have and making it even better. It's about investing in our people and our cultures to create positive experiences and opportunities for all.
Here are some things you'll love about working with us:
* 100+ years of caring ... We're a cornerstone of the communities we serve, and as part of Werribee Mercy Health, the vital work you do here will always be needed.
* A team of 10,000 hearts ... A career in healthcare and human services isn't always easy, and it takes true heart. Here, you'll join a team of over 10,000 dedicated people who carry on and support each other, whatever comes their way.
* Countless moments and lives ... As part of Werribee Mercy Health, you'll be right at the heart of our impact. By improving the health outcomes of parents and babies through outstanding patient care, you'll know that every moment you spend here truly matters...