Nurse Unit Manager - Birthing Suite - Northern Beaches Hospital

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Detail information about job Nurse Unit Manager - Birthing Suite - Northern Beaches Hospital. Terms and conditions vacancy

• Leadership role whilst still highly clinical
• Enjoy working in a modern facility with the newest technologies
• Scope to shape services and influence patient care
  
  

• be passionate about delivering an exceptional patient experience for women and their families
• lead and foster excellence in birthing services and promoting a high standard of evidence based midwifery care
• provide operational direction for the birthing suite to ensure efficient and effective management
• have a sold understanding of the National Midwifery Guidelines for Consultation and Referral, all private and public models of care provided and related policy directives e.g. Maternity - Towards Normal Birth in NSW
• provide hands on midwifery care
• effectively manage human, financial and material resources and ensure patient service is maintained at optimal levels
• undertake hands on care providing guidance and support to less experienced members of the midwifery team
• participate in the marketing initiatives of NBH to promote growth, help identify clinical areas for expansion and represent the hospital at external clinical forums
• implement new systems/practices according to service/patient need
• be proactive in the development, implementation and monitoring of midwifery services across NBH.
  
  
  

• Current Registration as a Midwife with AHPRA
• Bachelor of Midwifery or Graduate Diploma in Midwifery (if Bachelor of Nursing is first qualification) or equivalent
• Post graduate qualification in Leadership and Management
• Minimum of 5 years clinical care in midwifery with demonstrated practice according to evidence based care and contemporary practice
• Experience in managing a department (including acting or deputising into the Manager role) in the private healthcare system
• Demonstrated effective change management skills
• A commitment to a high standard of clinical and patient focused care
• Proven ability to lead a team, providing teaching, coaching and mentoring
• Demonstrated planning and organisational skills
• Well-developed problem solving and conflict resolution skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• High degree of computer literacy including Microsoft Office
• Prior experience in the private healthcare system will be well regarded