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Associate Midwife Manager - Maternity, MMC

Job posted: 14/03/2023
Applications close: 28/03/2023 (Midnight)
1 day remaining

1 day remaining

Job Description

Location: Melbourne | Eastern Metropolitan

Job type: Part time

Organisation: Monash Health

Salary: Salary not specified

Occupation: Nursing

Reference: 59940

Reference: 59940

Occupation: Nursing

Salary Range: Salary not specified

Work location: Melbourne | Eastern Metropolitan

Working in healthcare has never been more important or meaningful.

Our Journey

Monash Women’s; Maternity at MMC provides comprehensive care to all pregnant women managing pregnancies and maternal conditions that range from very low risk to extreme high risk.

The Antenatal Care Centre and the Perinatal Care Centre, have newly established models, provided by experienced midwives, Obstetric Registrars and Consultants. The team structure incorporates specific aspects of care depending on maternal and Fetal requirements.  Provided are tertiary level ultrasounds, Fetal surveillance and Fetal Diagnostic, care for mothers with complex health concerns, babies with developmental challenges or growth issues, multiple pregnancies, and babies requiring in utero procedures.

Our NEWLY expanded and refurbished Birth Suites, Pregnancy Assessment areas and Bereavement room ensures women and family centred care, with midwives able to provide one to one care for women in established labour.

The Maternity Ward provided a multidisciplinary team environment where midwives work alongside, lactation consultants, physiotherapists, Neonatal medical and nursing specialists. Working in the Maternity ward you will care for high risk Antenatal women including those in the Young Women’s Team and Alcohol and Drug Pregnancy care teams.

A day in the life of an Associate Manager at Monash Medical Centre

We guarantee that no two days will be the same.

Our leadership team are currently looking to role model and mentor Midwives that are looking to grow their career down a leadership pathway. They love coming to work everyday to be able to ensure that our women  are receiving safe, women centred care across the full scope of maternity care. You’ll enjoy the variety and challenge that comes from working with likeminded skilled senior staff and clinical mentors, while being supported by others across the program and across our large, complex health service.

As a Registered Midwife, you have been able to work across a full scope of practice or at a minimum and are now ready to take the next step in your career. We are a collaborative service across Monash Women’s, and our Maternity services have opportunities to grow and provide women centred care.

We work within a team model of care - and in practicing within this model, we provide our women and their families, a consistency across their journey.

This is a fixed term part time opportunity, working across a 24/7 rotating roster, including weekends and Night Duty

Ours is a highly connected team with strong shared values and a commitment to excellence. 

What you Bring:

You are a Registered Midwife with a positive attitude who loves to laugh and enjoys being at work with likeminded midwives. You share this passion with your women to support them through what should be the most joyful experience in their family life.

This is why you chose to be a midwife! You wish to share your skills and knowledge with others and lead an amazing team which is why you want this opportunity.

Along with this, you have proven experience working in an Acute Maternity service and have demonstrated skills and knowledge in antenatal / post natal and birth suite as a minimum.

You are driven and value consistent quality improvement across the service and bring with you, some creative ideas and passion to implement across the service. Above all, you look forward to growing your career with the support of amazing mentors and educators within our highly skilled broader Maternity team.

As a minimum you can demonstrate:

  • FSEP level 3 certification
  • Proven clinical experience across Maternity Services
  • Current AHPRA registration
  • Australian working rights

In return:

We will provide a fast paced, dynamic environment that is dedicated to safe best practice and passionate about Women centred care and patient advocacy. You will be challenged, with opportunities to expand your midwifery knowledge and skills while developing your understanding of the responsibilities of the Associate Midwife Manager. Work within a tertiary Service that provides care to women with high risk and complex pregnancies.

Monash Health is a great place to work!

Our employees enjoy a range of benefits including:

  • Study days to support your education and learning
  • salary packaging options that increase your take-home pay
  • a comprehensive Health and Wellbeing program
  • free flu vaccinations
  • private health insurance at discounted rates
  • health imaging services
  • + more

Monash Health is the largest public health service in Victoria, employing more than 20,000 people who work across 40 locations delivering healthcare services through our five hospitals and our extensive network of rehabilitation, aged care, community health and mental health facilities

We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity and is committed to patient safety and promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace. At Monash Health we are relentless in our pursuit of excellence and work to our six guiding principles and ICare values.

How to Apply

We’re only able to accept applications submitted via the Monash Health online Mercury System.

Please note, applications will be screened upon receipt and selection activity may commence prior to the closing date. 

For a confidential discussion and to explore the opportunity further, please call Lucy Johnston on 0436626130.

For information including how to apply and probity check requirements, please refer to attached ‘Application Guide’ located under Position Documents.

Associate Midwife Manager - Maternity, MMC

Job type:

Part time

Job classification:

Not provided

Contact:

Hannah Oppy - 0433318099

Associate Midwife Manager - Maternity, MMC