Senior Midwifery Unit Lead - 0.8 EFT (Fixed Term)

Mercy Hospitals Victoria Ltd; Australia; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Hospitals Victoria Ltd. is seeking an Associate Midwifery Unit Manager to lead a dedicated team in the Birthing Services Unit at Mercy Hospital for Women, Heidelberg. This role involves ensuring holistic, patient-centred care while developing staff leadership and management skills.

Applications from diverse backgrounds are welcomed, and candidates are expected to possess prior experience and specific qualification standards, including Level 3 RANZCOG status.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as an Associate Midwifery Unit Manager, preferably in a tertiary centre.
• Competence in IV cannulation, balloon catheter insertion, and waterbirth.
• Knowledge of managing high-risk pregnancies and births.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of midwives to deliver holistic, patient-centred care.
• Strengthen leadership and management skills.
• Apply skills in multi-tasking and problem solving.

Skills

Leadership skills

Multi-tasking

Problem solving

Patient-centred care

Education

Level 3 RANZCOG practitioner status

Job description

Mercy Hospitals Victoria Ltd. is seeking an Associate Midwifery Unit Manager to lead a dedicated team in the Birthing Services Unit at Mercy Hospital for Women, Heidelberg. This role involves ensuring holistic, patient-centred care while developing staff leadership and management skills.

Applications from diverse backgrounds are welcomed, and candidates are expected to possess prior experience and specific qualification standards, including Level 3 RANZCOG status.