Are you an experienced Clinical Midwife Manager looking for an exciting opportunity to lead an exceptional team in a vibrant regional setting? Join us at the Western Australian Country Health Service (WACHS) in Kalgoorlie, where you will play a pivotal role in shaping the delivery of maternity services for our community.
As the Clinical Midwife Manager, you will manage the services, operations, and resources of the Maternity Unit, ensuring we meet both WACHS requirements and the diverse needs of the regional population. You will provide clinical leadership, oversee standards of midwifery and neonatal nursing practice, and ensure the provision of safe, effective, and efficient client care.
Ideal Candidate
We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated individual who possesses the following qualities:
* Demonstrated experience in managing Maternal and Newborn Services, including financial and clinical resource management.
* Proven ability to drive complex change management processes and lead a team effectively.
* Highly developed verbal, written, interpersonal, and negotiation skills, with the ability to engage a diverse range of stakeholders.
* Strong analytical and evaluation skills to facilitate innovative solutions to sensitive challenges.
* Familiarity with contemporary quality and risk management principles.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and manage a multi-disciplinary team within the Maternity and Assessment Unit, Birth Suite, Special Care Nursery, and Antenatal Clinic.
* Develop and implement operational plans to utilise human, financial, and physical resources effectively, in line with regional priorities.
* Provide advanced patient care, management, expert consultancy, and support both within and beyond the hospital setting.
* Foster a culturally sensitive environment that supports Aboriginal and other culturally diverse backgrounds.
* Initiate quality improvement, risk management, and change management strategies to enhance services.
* Oversee staffing, rosters, and the recruitment and orientation of new staff to ensure the delivery of high-quality care.
This position is located at the Kalgoorlie Health Campus. Kalgoorlie is Australia's largest Outback city where mining, history and bushland combine, located 595 km east-northeast of Perth.
Working with WA Country Health Service - Goldfields
Eligibility to Apply: To be eligible for appointment, applicants must have a valid working visa (for fixed term appointments) or be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or have a visa to live and work indefinitely in Australia (for permanent appointments).
Country Nursing and Midwifery Incentive Program
The Country Nursing & Midwifery incentive program is available to new and existing nurses and midwives - across a broad range of patient-facing roles - on fixed term or permanent contracts at eligible locations. Eligible nurses and midwives can receive between $5,000 and $17,000 in support over 12 months. Please refer to the WA Country Health Service - Country Nursing and Midwifery Incentive Program website for eligibility criteria. About Us
The WA Country Health Service's core business is the provision of quality, accessible health services to people from large regional centres to those in small remote communities.
Our vision is to be global leader in rural and remote healthcare.
Our values of Community, Compassion, Quality, Integrity, Equity and Curiosity shape who we are, how we behave, how we interact with each other, how we make decisions and how we provide care to our patients.
About The REGION
Learn more about living and working in country WA by visiting our website at WA Country Health Service - Living and working in country WA
Area Profile
The Goldfields region of the WA Country Health Service covers the Goldfields-Esperance Region of Western Australia. The region is located in the south eastern corner of Western Australia and covers 770,488 sq km (including offshore islands). The WA Country Health Service Goldfields consists of two main health campuses located in Kalgoorlie & Esperance, and three smaller hospitals located in Laverton, Leonora, and Norseman. The Goldfields is a culturally rich region with a number of Aboriginal communities spread out across the region, 16 distinct Aboriginal language groups and an Aboriginal population that represents 12.3 per cent of our total population, with 1 in 10 people, on average, identifying as Aboriginal – this in comparison to the state average of 3.6 per cent. The region supports a wide range of industry, including mining, agriculture, aquaculture, and tourism. Mining is the predominant sector in the central and northern parts of the region, with a well-established agricultural sector in the south.
To learn more about the role, please refer to the attached Job Description Form and contact Rachael Lindsay or Kylie Ekins on 08 9080 5812.
What We Offer
The Western Australian Country Health Service offer our employees a great salary as well as an amazing range of benefits:
* Eligibility toward the Country Nursing and Midwifery Incentive Program
o WA Country Health Service - Country Nursing and Midwifery Incentive Program
* Paid Study Leave
* Generous Salary Packaging Benefits
o Up to $9010 on a range of benefits including mortgage, rent, everyday living expenses
o Up to $2650 on meals and entertainment
o Access to novated vehicle leasing and pre-tax vehicle expenses
* Flexible working and leave arrangements
* Professional Development opportunities
* 11.5% Superannuation Guarantee
Application Instructions
Applicants are advised to write a statement addressing the selection criteria no longer than 2-3 pages and provide a detailed curriculum vitae which summarises your experience and how you are able to meet the position requirements. These documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to applying online. Please ensure you allow sufficient time to complete the online application process as you will be required to answer various questions and attach your documentation.
If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.
Diversity Statement
We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce where every employee feels valued and empowered. We believe that a diverse team brings unique perspectives and drives innovation to meet our community's needs. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and experiences to join us in shaping a more equitable future and as a measure to achieve equality, under sections 51, 66R and 66ZP of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984, encourage applications from people living with a disability, Aboriginal people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, women, and youth (24 years of age and under).
Subsequent Vacancies
Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, it may also be used to fill other "similar" vacancies throughout the health service. In addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised vacancy, then the next most suitable applicant may also be selected from this process. Both of these options remain valid for a period of twelve (12) months from when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment decision.
Other Conditions: WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. Referees may also be asked to comment on an applicant's integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour.
This vacancy is subject to a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check. For further information please refer to the WWC website at: https://workingwithchildren.wa.gov.au
Please note this recruitment process requires completion of satisfactory Pre-Employment Health Assessment (PEHA). Any offer of employment with WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is conditional on satisfactory PEHA to ensure you are able to perform the inherent requirements of the position. An unsatisfactory PEHA will result in the offer of employment being withdrawn. Please see the attached WACHS PEHA Policy for further information.
Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm will not be accepted.
LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
WA Health is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.
WA Health supports flexible working practices within the context of a quality health service. WA Health is committed to a smoke free environment across all buildings, grounds, and vehicles.
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