Midwifery and Nursing Unit Manager - Targeted

Are you a leader who thrives on a challenge and is passionate about maximising health outcomes for women?

Midwifery and Nurse Unit Manager – Targeted

Maternity and Gynaecology Operations

John Hunter Hospital

Whilst this position is open to all individuals, it is targeted to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people under section 21 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply and consideration will be given to suitable Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants to promote equal or improved access. Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants must demonstrate Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander status in addition to addressing the selection criterion.

About the role: 

This is a fantastic opportunity to lead the Maternity and Gynaecology clinical outpatient services team to provide excellent women-centred care across the John Hunter Hospital and community health sites to maximise the health outcomes for women. Within this position, you will effectively manage the day-to-day operations of the Maternity and Gynaecology Outpatient Service (Antenatal, IMAP (Initial Maternity Assessment and Pregnancy Planning Service), Maternal Fetal Medicine, Gynaecology, Gynae-Oncology, Early Pregnancy Assessment Service(EPAS) including clinical, operational and people management.

• Oversee and coordinate the clinical activities of the outpatient service to ensure consistent delivery of excellent women-centred care focused on maximising health outcomes.
• Ensure women's care is delivered within professional, organisational, legal, and ethical boundaries and reflects evidence-based, knowledge and practice.
• Lead a positive workplace culture that encourages collaboration within and across the multidisciplinary M&G care teams to optimise outcomes for women and families in a constantly changing environment.
• Liaise with relevant services and units both within and external to the health service to ensure effective coordinated service delivery that meets the needs of women, babies, and families.
• Opportunities for ongoing education, professional development and mentoring.

 
Where you’ll be working:

• Hunter New England Health offers a different way: a great career and access to the best things in life. Family, community, the great outdoors, and exciting adventures. As the largest employer in the region, we encourage our staff to use their knowledge, skills, and experience to innovate and challenge existing methods for the benefit of our patients. Meeting the principles of excellence, every patient, every time.
• The Hunter and New England regions boast a rich tapestry of heritage, culture, and beautiful scenery. Whether you’re seeking space to raise a family, or want adventure or fun, our towns and cities deliver a lifestyle to match.
• John Hunter Hospital is a Level 6, tertiary referral, major trauma and teaching hospital and is the largest hospital in the Hunter New England Local Health District. With the construction of the innovation precinct underway – the future at John Hunter Hospital is exciting and opportunities endless. John Hunter Hospital is connecting the existing hospital structure to the new acute services building, to deliver enhanced and expanded facilities to meet the health needs of the local community.

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Benefits: 

• Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees).
• Four (4) weeks annual leave for temporary and permanent employees (pro-rata if part time).
• Fitness Passport.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members.
• Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals.
• Be a part of an organisation that encourages staff to use their knowledge, skills, and experience to innovate and challenge existing methods of operating for the benefit of our patients.
• Opportunities for ongoing education, professional development, and mentoring.
• Be challenged by interesting work and join a supportive team that thinks differently.

Requirements:
Our successful candidate will possess the following:

• Registered Midwife and/or Registered Nurse with current Authority to Practice with AHPRA.
• Graduate qualification (Masters level) in health-related management.
• Eligibility to drive in NSW and a willingness to travel for work purposes. 

About you:

• You are passionate about women’s health and maternity care and thrive on making a positive difference to women, their families, and babies throughout the pregnancy journey.
• You possess the ability to respond appropriately and effectively to challenging situations with the ability and commitment to support women and families, colleagues and patients alike.
• Your high-level communication and interpersonal skills, alongside your ability to build strong, professional relationships with your team, women, families, and patients will see you thrive in these environments.

Additional information:

• An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
• Interviews are tentatively scheduled for the week commencing Monday 21st October 2024.
• To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
• We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.

Need more information?

• Click here for the Position Description
• Find out more about applying for this position

For role related queries or questions contact Jennifer Haxton on Jennifer.Haxton@invalidemail.com

Information for Applicants:

Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2

Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health.  For more information, please visit:  http://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp.

This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2023_022: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.

Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most HNELHD employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via nswhealth@salarypackagingplus.com.au or 1300 40 25 23.

HNE Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.

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