Located on the beautiful Great South Coast, South West Healthcare offers a comprehensive range of medical, surgical and psychiatric services. The organisation serves a catchment in excess of 110,000 and comprises of a total of 282 beds and an extensive range of primary and community services. Warrnambool boasts excellent sporting, education (pre-school to university), social and cultural facilities. The city’s award winning foreshore promenade is a 5.7km path that stretches from the breakwater along the coastline to the Hopkins River mouth.

About the role

South West Healthcare's Maternity Unit is seeking applications from skilled and experienced Registered Midwife for a permanent position as Associate Midwife Unit Manager (AMUM).

The AMUM will work closely with the Maternity Unit Manager (MUM) in the promotion and maintenance of clinical standards, ensuring the delivery of quality patient care, strategic and effective cost management, supervision of staff and contribute to the overall management of the unit. The role may also present the opportunity to act for the MUM when required.                             

Permanent part time positions available (40 – 64 hours per fortnight).

What you bring

Applicants will hold current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse & Registered Midwife and should have well-developed clinical and problem solving skills and the ability to communicate effectively at all levels. Evidence of commitment to ongoing education and professional development will be highly regarded. A post graduate qualification in the specialty area of peri-operative nursing is desired but not essential.

What we offer

You will enjoy benefits such as:

• Free car parking available, with on street parking and carpark complex
• Excellent salary packaging options including meals & entertainment, novated leasing and additional superannuation contributions;
• Internal and external professional development opportunities;
• Ongoing clinical supervision;
• A range of internal development opportunities focusing on personal development such as resilience and mentoring workshops and comprehensive leadership programs;
• Excellent terms and conditions of employment.

Who we are

As an organisation SWH prides themselves on their values; Care, Respect, Excellence, Integrity and Leadership and their overall dedication to the local community.

SWH respects all individuals and promote equity and inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people of all genders, sexual orientations, abilities, ages, racial, cultural and religious backgrounds and socio- economic status.

How to apply

Submit your application by selecting the Apply button below and include a cover letter and resume by Sunday 2 April 2023. Please ensure you address the selection criteria as outlined in the position description.

Employment Terms and Conditions will be in line with the Nurses and Midwives (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2020-2024.

The successful applicant will be required to be eligible for and undergo the following:

• Police Record Check
• Employee Working with Children's Check
• Current Immunisation status

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