Midwifery Unit Manager - Central Midwifery GroupJob no: 898973Work type: Full timeLocation: Adelaide HillsCategories: Nursing/MidwiferyBarossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network, Mount Barker District Soldiers Memorial HospitalSalary: RN/M3 $125,183 to $130,779 p.a. + Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice BenefitsPermanent Full-time positionOverviewIn this role, the Midwifery Unit Manager, Central Midwifery Group plays a pivotal leadership role within the new BHFLHN Midwifery Model of Care (MMoC), and the management and leadership of midwifery at Mount Barker District Soldiers Memorial Hospital (MBDSMH). You will apply your clinical expertise and experience to effectively coordinate patient care delivery across the maternity service at MBDSMH. The main focus of your role will be the line management, coordination and leadership of midwifery team activities to achieve continuity and quality of patient care. The Central Midwifery Group MUM will provide midwifery management and leadership as the unit transitions to the MMoC, with midwives working across Midwifery Group Practice, Midwifery Antenatal Postnatal Care, and midwives working within the inpatient maternity unit. You will be accountable for the delivery of high quality, women-centred midwifery care which is consistent with the SA Health quality framework. Accepting accountability for the outcomes of midwifery practices in the specific practice setting, you will address inconsistencies between practice and policy and develop team performance and a positive work culture in the interest of patient outcomes.You will be registered or eligible for registration as a Midwife with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and hold or be eligible to hold a current practicing certificate. With demonstrated competence in midwifery practice in accordance with the relevant standards of practice, you will have prior experience in management and leadership roles. This will include experience in the supervision of students and early career midwives. You will possess effective leadership skills including highly developed skills in communication, problem solving, conflict resolution and negotiation. These skills will equip you to foster a work environment that develops staff potential and facilitates creativity and innovation.The MUM - Central Midwifery Group role reports to the BHFLHN Midwifery Director and is supported by two Associate Midwifery Unit Manager roles, as well as supported by the MBDSMH site and the broader BHFLHN leadership team. In this dynamic MUM role, you will promote collaboration within the multi-disciplinary maternity team as South Australia's largest regional birthing service.Benefits of Joining usSalary Attractions: Flexible options for salary packaging covering living expenses, meal and entertainment allowances, and novated leasing and employer superannuation contributions.Annual Leave: Enjoy paid recreation leave for essential rejuvenation, with leave loading applied.Flexible Work Arrangements: The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.Health and Fitness Benefits: Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to BHFLHN staff and their families.Career Opportunities: Explore career growth within the SA Health system with opportunities for skill development and movement across various metropolitan and regional sites.Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counselling and support services are available via our Employee Assistance Program.Join BHFLHN for a fulfilling career bolstered by comprehensive benefits and unwavering commitment to your success.Our Commitment to Diversity and InclusionBHFLHN is an Equal Opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, disability, all genders, and LGBTQI+ community.Applicant InformationAppointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements.Check(s)DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC)National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups required for this position (E.g. aged care employment or work involving vulnerable clients)Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category A (Direct Contact with blood or body substances)SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.For information about Relocation Support working for SA Health can be found hereFind out more about working and living in regional Australia at https://movetomore.com.au/ Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job ref: 898973EnquiriesName: Emily ThorntonTitle: Admin Coordinator N&M DirectoratePhone: 0479 173 058E-mail: emily.thornton@sa.gov.auApplication Closing Date23 April 2025 - 2 week close - 11.55PMRefer to the SA Health Career Website - How to apply for further information.Attachments898973 - BHFLHN Role Description RNM 3A MUM Central Midwifery Group.pdfJCS+Registered+Midwife+final.pdfAustralian applicant guidelinesInternational applicant guidelinesAdvertised: 09 Apr 2025 Cen. Australia Standard TimeApplications close: 23 Apr 2025 Cen. Australia Standard Time
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