Primary Purpose Provide comprehensive care to a specific group of patients.
Support and guide less senior registered colleagues, enrolled nurses, student nurses, and assistants in nursing (AINs).
Organisational Environment Work within a health, community, and aged care setting that focuses on person-centred care.
Contribute to delivering high-quality care for patients, including those at end-of-life, their families, and carers. Uphold the organisation's values of hospitality, healing, stewardship, and respect. Support a diverse and inclusive workplace culture.
Accountabilities and Key Responsibilities Professional Practice: -
Demonstrate knowledge and competence in all areas of midwifery.
* Participate in ongoing personal and professional development, including mandatory training.
* Participate in discharge planning and primary case management.
* Support teaching and preceptor programs at the unit level.
* Practice according to legislation affecting midwifery and act to rectify unprofessional conduct.
* Provide patient-centred care, maintaining continuity and evaluating outcomes.
* Maintain familiarity with emergency procedures and infection control standards.
Documentation:
* Ensure all clinical and administrative documentation is accurate, timely, and professional.
* Develop and evaluate patient care pathways in consultation with clinical leadership.
* Maintain registration documentation and evidence of competencies.
Communication:
* Work effectively within a team to achieve service delivery goals.
* Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
* Assist in orienting, supervising, and developing new staff.
* Resolve workplace conflicts professionally.
Decision Making & Leadership:
* Support team goals and participate in a collaborative environment.
* Uphold policies, including workplace safety and anti-bullying measures.
* Provide guidance and leadership to junior staff as required.
Excellence in Care:
* Deliver high-quality, compassionate, and non-judgmental care.
* Apply evidence based practice and continuous improvement in patient care.
* Participate in quality improvement projects and audits.
Workplace Health & Safety (WHS):
* Take reasonable care of your own health and safety, and that of others.
* Comply with WHS policies and report unsafe conditions or incidents.
* Participate in safety audits and risk management activities.
Stewardship & Mission:
* Use resources efficiently while maintaining quality patient care.
* Demonstrate organisational values in daily work practices.
* Uphold ethical and professional standards in line with the organisation's mission.
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1 Key Relationships Internal:
Clinical Manager, Director of Clinical Services, Registered & Enrolled Nurses, AINs, ward staff, allied health staff.
External: Patients and their families, medical officers, community healthcare providers, external contractors.
Position Impact Direct Reports: Nurse Unit Manager, Registered Nurse Level 2 Budget: N/A Selection Criteria Essential:
* Registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
* Bachelor of Nursing/Midwifery degree or postgraduate certificate in midwifery.
* Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
* Demonstrated competence as a midwifery clinician.
Desirable:
* Expertise or qualifications in a specific specialty.
* Postgraduate qualification or working toward one.