02L4K_Clinical Midwife Consultant - Night Duty

Position Overview

Duties

Under limited direction of the Assistant Director of Midwifery you will perform the leadership role of the Woman & Children Division, you will:

1. Provide leadership and direction to the team working within the division after hours
2. Support the clinical areas- including the Birth Suite, Maternity and Women’s Health Unit and the Special Care Nursery overnight.
3. Respond to emergencies in each clinical area and co-ordinate staff in other areas to be able to provide support
4. Assist the hospital manager with immediate and future staffing needs
5. Be a clinical resource for staff
6. Engage in identifying and monitoring individual staff performance
7. Collaborate with all members of the multidisciplinary team
8. Undertake other duties to this level of classification which contribute to the operation of the organisation

About you

CHS is committed to workforce diversity and to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from all diversity groups. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people who identify as LGBTQIA+ are particularly encouraged to apply.

Behavioural Capabilities

1. Demonstrated clinical leadership skills with particular focus on effective interpersonal communication skills within a multidisciplinary team.
2. Manage resources within established parameters and in line with operational and professional accountabilities and responsibilities,
3. Knowledge of the requirements of the National Standards for Safety and Quality in Healthcare, relevant legislation and regulation and policies and procedures,
4. 100% compliance with mandatory training obligations,
5. Implement effective management practices with respect to: clinical and corporate governance principles; risk management processes and systems; customer service; workplace equity; workforce management development and accountability; patient and staff safety and injury prevention, and
6. Lead provision of best practice clinical care by engaging in quality improvement activities, research and/or policy and procedure development and revision.

Position Requirements / Qualifications

Mandatory

• Unconditional Registration or eligibility to register with Australian Health Practitioners Registration Authority (AHPRA) as a Midwife.
• The successful applicant will work as the Women and Children Night Clinical Midwife Consultant on night shifts.
• CHS is leading the drive to digitally transform health service delivery in Australia through the implementation of a territory wide Digital Health Record. Computer literacy skills are required which are relevant to this role as you will be responsible for completing required documentation and becoming a proficient user of the Digital Health Record and/or other Information Technology systems; once proficient, you will need to remain current with changes, updates and contingencies.

Desirable

• Completed or working towards post graduate qualifications in midwifery, management, health service management, business administration or working towards.
• Well-developed, relevant, management experience including conceptual and analytical skills relating to financial, human resource management and reporting.
• Demonstrated commitment to, and understanding of, the principles of quality management, midwifery practice review, policy development and research.
• Demonstrated leadership qualities, behaviour and attitude to professional standards that reflect an understanding of commitment to the organisation’s values.
• Demonstrated ability to lead change within the organisation.
• Have an understanding of how the National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) indicators align with this role.
• Fulfil the responsibilities of this role in alignment to the CHS Exceptional Care Framework and all other related frameworks.

Please note prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to:.

• Prior to commencing this role, a current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 is required.
• Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check.
• Comply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy.

What you Require (Key Selection Criteria)

These are the key selection criteria for how you will be assessed in conjunction with your resumé and experience.

1. Significant recent experience as a Midwife demonstrating competence in advanced midwifery practice, incorporating a risk management approach whilst working within the professional legislation and existing policies and procedures.
2. Demonstrated experience in leading a specialised clinical team.
3. Well-developed communication skills. Demonstrated high level negotiation skills, problem solving and delegations skills, and the ability to liaise effectively with multi-disciplinary team members.
4. Demonstrated commitment to, and understanding of, principles of quality management, midwifery practice review, policy development and research.
5. Well-developed computer and information technology skills and familiarity with collection, analysis and reporting of clinical indicators.
6. Demonstrates understanding of, and adherence to, safety and quality standards, work, health and safety (WH&S) and the positive patient experience. Displays behaviour consistent with CHS’s values of reliable, progressive, respectful and kind.

Work Environment Description

The following work environment description outlines the inherent requirements of the role and indicates how frequently each of these requirements would need to be performed. Please note that the ACT Public Service is committed to providing reasonable adjustments and ensuring all individuals have equal opportunities in the workplace.