Employment Type: Permanent Full Time, 38 hours per weekLocation: Liverpool HospitalPosition Classification: Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2Remuneration: $113,243.15 - $116,963.48 per annumRequisition ID: REQ567601Application Close Date: 04/05/2025Interview Date Range: 07/05/2025 - 14/05/2025Contact Details: Jennifer Gordon – Jennifer Gordon | Jennifer.gordon2@health.nsw.gov.auAbout The OpportunityLiverpool Hospital is looking for highly motivated and suitably qualified RegisteredMidwife interested in working in our brand new Maternal Fetal Medicine Unit(MFMU). The role provides a coordinated approach to care for women with highrisk pregnancies accessing the MFMU.The Maternal Fetal Medicine (MFMU) is an outpatient service that offers expertiseto obstetricians and the broader SWSLHD in the management of complexpregnancies. The unit works in conjunction with other specialties including ClinicalGenetics, Neonatology and Paediatrics.As The CMS2 The Successful Applicant Will Provide provision of leadership in the development of the clinical midwifery specialty of MFMU. Participate in the teaching of nursing, midwifery and medical students and medical staff. Participating in the teaching and mentoring of inexperienced staff. The position reports to the Director of Nursing and Midwifery Service via the Midwifery Unit Manager, CC1B and the Nurse Manager for Women’s & Children’s Health. The position is Monday- Friday day shifts 0830-1700What You'll Be DoingThe Clinical Midwifery Specialist Grade 2 will provide safe, compassionate, quality, person centred specialist care and work in collaboration with patients/families/carers and a multidisciplinary team to achieve identified goals and outcomes.South Western Sydney Local Health District (SWSLHD) is focused on achieving our Vision of Leading Care, healthier communities.All staff are expected to act as an appropriate and effective role model, promoting a culture that supports practices that reflect the NSW Health CORE values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment through demonstrated behaviors and interactions with patients, clients and employees.The vision of SWSLHD Nursing and Midwifery Service is Compassionate Nursing and Midwifery Care Always, through leading effective workplace cultures that improve the patient experience.What makes Liverpool Midwifery unique? The Midwifery Team at Liverpool Hospital provides one of the best Maternity and Birthing facilities in NSW. With numerous models of care available to women and their families, the options for growth and development for midwives is endless. The midwifery team is supportive of empowering mothers in their pregnancies, labour and post-partum periods and seek to allow mothers to have natural, safe and informed births. With the highest rate of vaginal births in Australia (Women’s and Children’s HealthCare Australia Collaborative, 2021), Liverpool Hospital Midwifery prides itself on providing comprehensive and innovative holistic care for women, enabling them to have the birth of their choice.Over 3000 families’ access pregnancy and birth care at Liverpool Hospital each year. We are proud of our commitment to provide a service that meets the varied and individualised needs for all women and their families throughout their pregnancy, birth and postnatal journey. Liverpool Hospital is a level 6 tertiary referral hospital and a centre of excellence where women and babies from throughout New South Wales are referred for care of complex pregnancies.Liverpool Hospital is a major teaching hospital and active research programs in each of our specialties ensure that the staff we train and the care we provide continues to be evidence based and world class. The Liverpool Women’s and Newborn Health service is a large dynamic organisation demonstrating; The highest vaginal birth rate compared to all Level 6 services within the Women’s and Children’s HealthCare Australia Collaborative. The highest rate of unassisted vaginal births for Level 6 service within the Women’s and Children’s HealthCare Australia Collaborative. The lowest rate of Caesarean section for a Level 6 service within the Women’s and Children’s HealthCare Australia Collaborative. The Liverpool Women's And Newborn Health Team Are Committed To Improving The Health And Wellbeing Of All Women And Newborn Infants. We Provide Specialist Services In Maternity, Gynaecology, Women's Cancer And The Care Of Newborn Infants. Our Patients Range From Tiny Premature Babies To Mature Women And Our Principles For The Provision Of Care Are The Same For All. We Pride Ourselves On Providing woman and family centred care Providing timely access to care Improving the patient and family/carer experience Providing a consistent point of contact for comprehensive care Providing access to quality, multidisciplinary care focused to the woman and families’ needs Liverpool Hospital is a centre of excellence for women with complicated pregnancies. Each year many women are transferred to our unit from around New South Wales for care.How To ApplyTo be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible. View our application guide for information on how to respond to criteria and improve your application. Current Authority to Practice as a Midwife with Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA). Relevant post-registration qualifications and at least 3 years’ experience working in the clinical area of the employees specified post-graduate qualification, or such other qualifications or equivalent experience deemed appropriate by SWSLHD. Please elaborate on how your skills and experiences align with the role requirements and highlight what you will bring to add value to the Foetal Maternal Assessment Unit Share the main reasons for your application for this role and tell us what aspects of joining the Foetal Maternal Assessment Unit motivates you. Discuss how your leadership approach aligns with the values and goals of the Foetal Maternal Assessment Unit. Elaborate on how you intend to bring your unique leadership skills and experience into a new team environment. Need more information? Click here for the Position Description Find out more about applying for this position Additional InformationSalary PackagingSouth Western Sydney Local Health District employees are able to enjoy the benefits of salary packing. Visit Smart Salary for more details.Health & FitnessSouth Western Sydney Local Health District employees receive discounted Gym Membership/Corporate Wellbeing Programs, including Fitness Passport.Transforming Your ExperienceTransforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHDs key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staffs and our communities experiences across our organisation and services. Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.At South Western Sydney Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don’t just accept differences but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of ⚫️