Clinical Midwife Specialist: Postnatal Ward Leadership

The Geelong Clinic; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible part-time options

Discounted health insurance

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Healthscope Hospitals is seeking a Clinical Midwife Specialist to lead and advance care on the Post Natal Ward within our Women’s Health Service. This senior role combines expert midwifery practice with mentoring and service development to deliver outstanding care for women and families.

You will influence clinical practice across antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal care, lead quality improvement, and support evidence-based care.

Qualifications

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Midwife.
• Minimum five years' post-registration experience in antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal care.
• Demonstrated clinical leadership and ability to coordinate care within a multidisciplinary team.
• Advanced clinical assessment and decision-making skills.
• Commitment to education, mentoring and staff development.
• Experience in quality improvement, policy development and evidence-based practice.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate clinical excellence and leadership within the Post Natal Ward.
• Support evidence-based, woman-centred care.
• Mentor, coach and develop fellow midwives.
• Lead quality improvement and practice development initiatives.
• Contribute to policy development and implementation.
• Participate in clinical research and service improvement projects.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to achieve outcomes for women and newborns.
• Act as a role model for less experienced clinicians.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Mentor and coaching

Team coordination

Advanced clinical assessment

Communication

Education

AHPRA Registered Midwife

Job description

Healthscope Hospitals is seeking a Clinical Midwife Specialist to lead and advance care on the Post Natal Ward within our Women’s Health Service. This senior role combines expert midwifery practice with mentoring and service development to deliver outstanding care for women and families.

You will influence clinical practice across antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal care, lead quality improvement, and support evidence-based care.