* Part Time, Ongoing Contract
* 32 hours per fortnight
Northeast Health Wangaratta (NHW) is the major health provider in the Central Hume region with an extensive range of acute, sub-acute, aged care and community services.
The Maternity Services Unit is a progressive unit that boasts modern Birthing, Postnatal and Special Care Nursery facilities. The ward is well supported through the Education Department of the hospital and is well regarded within the region as a resource for Midwifery practice. We can offer the successful candidate the following:
* Manage the day-to-day operation of the Maternity Services Unit
* Contribute to and support the strategic direction and management within Maternity Services Division
* Provide positive leadership, support the nursing and midwifery team and work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
* Experience in management of change processes, risk management and quality improvement processes.
* Preparedness to work across all shifts including Night Duty
Our Region:
* Wangaratta has a population of approximately 30,000 and our catchment serves a community of around 100 000 throughout the northeast.
* An easy 2 1⁄2 hours drive on the Hume freeway from Melbourne and less than an hour to Albury airport with direct flights to most of the large Australian cities.
* We have over 11 schools including private Catholic and Anglican schooling options for pre-year 12.
* Our region is a popular destination year-round. It boasts multiple national parks, picturesque small towns, award winning restaurants, wineries and breweries.
* Whether you want to hike, mountain bike and ski in the mountains, paddle the rivers or cruise on the rail trails there is something for everyone in the northeast.
The successful applicant will benefit from:
* Competitive remuneration, novated leasing and full salary packaging benefits Available. If you have relocated permanently you may also be able to substantially increase your take-home pay by salary packaging some or all of your relocation costs.
* 5 weeks annual leave and an addition week for any employee working 10 or more weekend shifts. There is also the option for full time employees to be able to purchase additional leave if they wish.
* Option to be able to swap any existing public holiday to another religious holiday or day of significance of your choice.
* Employee Assistant Programs (EAP)
* Well being programs and discounted corporate gym membership
* Social Club Benefits
* Support for our diverse workforce
NHW do not accept unsolicited applications from recruitment companies.
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