Associate Midwifery Unit Manager (AMUM) (523381) Department of Health
Hospitals & Primary Care - Hospitals Sth
Hospitals Sth - WACS
Applications must be submitted by Wednesday 20 November, 2024 11:55 PM
Award/Classification: Nurses and Midwives (Tasmanian State Service) Award, Registered Nurse, Grade 5
Employment type: Full Time
Region: South
Location: Royal Hobart Hospital
Are you our next Associate Maternity Unit Manager (AMUM)? Launch into a Midwifery leadership position that will deliver variety, growth, and working in a fast-paced unit incorporating pregnancy assessment, birthing and postnatal ward within our Maternity Unit. Relocation support will be negotiated if you are considering a move across the ocean to our island of Tasmania.
The role: The Associate Midwifery Unit Manager (AMUM) is an experienced midwife who, within the defined area of practice:
Works in partnership with the Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) and other senior staff, to ensure the efficient and effective provision of care based on best practice principles within a collaborative and multidisciplinary framework. Assists the NUM with the planning and management of staff and resources and provides operational leadership through the coordination of the day-to-day patient care activities, including patient flow. Details of Appointment Permanent, full time, shift-worker (fully rotational) position working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.
*notwithstanding hours may be negotiated with the successful applicant, however the AMUM position requires a minimum of 48 hours per fortnight.
Salary: $103,466 - $109,165 per annum. Our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
You'll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.
In addition, the following allowances calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available:
Professional Development Allowance of up to $500 per annum Payment of $15,000 staged over three years is available for Nurses and Midwives who move to Tasmania from interstate and remain employed full time for three years or more, on top of relocation allowance already available. Post Graduate Allowance of up to 10% based on qualification type Excellent leave benefits: 20 days annual leave (pro rata), 20 days personal leave (pro rata), and study assistance leave if eligible. Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family. Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:
Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Midwife Current Working with Children Registration Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:
Holds or is working towards relevant post graduate qualifications The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this job is to satisfy a pre-employment check before taking up the appointment, on promotion or transfer. The following checks are to be conducted:
Conviction checks in the following areas: crimes of violence sex related offences serious drug offences crimes involving dishonesty Disciplinary action in previous employment check. How to Apply Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen. This ensures important questions about you are answered.
You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties.
Please note: We do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria. All attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. Referee details are submitted as part of the online application so make sure you have the contact details of two referees before applying. We encourage you to review the Applicant Guide, Statement of Duties, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and selection criteria.
What it is like working at the Department of Health? Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellent are the key values to work in Department of Health. Listen to some of the lived experiences from within the department through some of our wonderful staff and hear about their journey in relocating to Tasmania!
Respecting diversity is the foundation of everything that Department of Health do. This allows us to instil trust and collaborate through honest and fair communication and helps cultivate an environment of growth and innovation. We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.
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