Maternity Nurse Manager
Employment Type - Permanent Full Time
Hours per fortnight - 40
Job Category - Maternity Unit Manager
Job Classification - RN38 MIDWIFE UNIT MANAGER LEVEL 1
Req Id - 3834
MATERNITY UNIT MANAGER
Full Time Position
Colac Area Health is a values based organisation providing a unique integrated health service comprising of over 500 employees, providing Acute Care, Aged Care, Community and Allied Health Services.
Colac Area Health has an exciting leadership opportunity for a suitably experienced Registered Midwife for the role of Maternity Unit Manager. The Maternity Unit Manager is responsible for the day to day operations of Maternity ensuring high quality consumer focused services are provided within applicable financial frameworks, budgetary constraints, quality standards and legislative requirements.
What’s required?
- Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency as a Registered Nurse and Midwife
- Post graduate qualification in management
- Minimum of 5 years post graduate relevant clinical experience
- Evidence of a focus and a passion for high quality woman and family focused care
- Recent management experience with proven competency in operational planning, strategic and innovative thinking, resource management and budget management
- Knowledge and application of the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards
- Knowledge and application of Safer Care Victoria Perinatal Services Indicators and projects
- Ability and willigness to provide direct care within scope of practice
- Demonstrated evidence of effectively leading staff through change
- Strong interpersonal, communication (written and oral) and problem solving skills
- Demonstrated ability to use information technology in care and management
Applications close Wednesday 5th March, 2025.
For further information in regards to this position please contact Lisa Pryor, executive Director of Nursing on (03) 5232 5314.
To apply visit: https://peopleplus.swarh.vic.gov.au/CAH
Diversity and Inclusion
We believe in the power of diversity and inclusion. We celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and talents of our team members, fostering an environment where everyone feels valued and respected. Our commitment to diversity strengthens our ability to provide compassionate and equitable care to all individuals, regardless of their backgrounds, abilities and identities.
We are committed to providing positive employment opportunities and a workplace that promotes wellbeing, and welcomes applications from those who identify as an Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person
We actively encourage individuals with disabilities and diverse backgrounds and identities to apply for our positions. Should you require any reasonable adjustments or support during the recruitment process, we are here to assist you every step of the way.
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To join our team, all candidates are required to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 and influenza, aligning with our health services immunisation policy.