Clinical Nurse/Midwife Consultant - Maternity Services (519947)
Australia, Tas
About the Tasmanian State Service:
The Tasmanian State Service (TSS) is the largest employer in Tasmania, with over 28,000 employees providing services to the Tasmanian community at all levels.
Key Responsibilities:
In partnership with the Maternity Services multi-disciplinary team, provide a midwife consultancy and coordination service to facilitate the care of women and their newborns.
Provide clinical midwifery leadership in contemporary midwifery and women's health practices including advanced midwifery care within scope of practice and relevant legislation.
Lead innovation and research within Maternity Services to improve clinical outcomes and develop and implement clinical policy and guidelines for the service areas.
You will need:
Demonstrated advanced competence and clinical expertise in midwifery, including the ability to apply principles of best practice to the clinical setting through the development and implementation of appropriate clinical guidelines.
Demonstrated highly developed interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to provide expert advice and support to staff, women, and their families.
Proven ability to plan, implement and evaluate education sessions for staff, women, and their families in midwifery, together with the ability to educate and influence a broad range of stakeholders including health professionals and consumers.
Sound knowledge of research methodologies, including continuous quality improvement, and their application within a clinical setting, together with proven ability to develop and implement best practice initiatives and foster a climate of critical thinking in relation to the care of maternity patients and their families.
Demonstrated experience in the development of policies, protocols, and procedures in consultation with key stakeholders, and motivational skills to initiate and implement strategies to support service delivery improvement.
Details of Appointment:
Permanent, full-time, day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible. Note: hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.
Salary:
$111,506 to $118,336 per annum (Pro rata). Our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
Benefits available to eligible candidates:
Professional development and accelerated pathways.
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 Nurse/Registered Midwife.
Current Working with Children Registration.
What it is like working at the Department of Health?
Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence are the key values to work in the Department of Health. We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.
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