Apply now Job no: 502551
Work type: Fixed Term, Permanent
Location: South Brisbane
Categories: Clinical Nursing/Midwifery
About the role
Mater Mothers' Hospital is a leader in the provision of high-quality maternity and newborn services for the people of Queensland. Providing exceptional care and support of women and their families, Mater Mothers' Hospitals offer integrated services covering obstetrics, gynaecology, neonatology, and maternal fetal medicine.
Mater Mothers' Hospital currently has an opportunity available for an experienced and passionate Clinical Midwife to join our Public and Private Antenatal and Gynaecology Inpatient wards MM9 and MM10. The roles on offer are permanent and maximum-term contracts. The inpatient wards of MM9 and MM10 cover a significant range of patients, both public and private, and from early pregnancy to postnatal care. We excel in management of high-risk pregnancies being a large tertiary referral hospital. This includes Bereavement support, Inductions, and care in early labour. MM9 is also the Mater's public Gynaecology Ward for non-oncology patients.
The Clinical Midwife (CM) performs all aspects of Midwifery care with particular consideration to the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of each patient/client in a safe, effective and patient-focused manner. This clinical leadership role provides and supports the delivery of high-quality patient care, where advanced clinical skills and knowledge underpin care coordination, collaboration and communication within the Nursing/Midwifery and interdisciplinary team, for excellence in patient outcomes. The CM provides operational leadership when delegated by the NUM/MUM.
Clinical Midwives (CM) practising at Mater Health Services practice within the relevant Standards for Nurses/Midwives as per the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, as well as other legislation, standards and codes that can impact or inform the evidence-based practice of Midwifery and are accountable for their own practice.
About you
You need to be an enthusiastic and motivated midwife who is passionate about delivering exceptional care. We are looking for someone who has a clear understanding of evidence-based midwifery practice and can bring energy and experience to the Midwifery Team.
The successful candidate will have:
- Current registration with AHPRA (no restrictions)
- At least three years post-graduate experience, preferably within an Antenatal environment.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and clinical problem-solving skills
- Demonstrated commitment to continued quality improvement and best practice principles.
- Evidence of continuing educational and professional development
- Demonstrated ability to role model the Mater mission and values.
- The ideal applicant will possess an enthusiastic and mature attitude, demonstrate the ability to work in a team environment and understand the Mater Mission and values and an ability to promote its application within the Maternity Unit environment.
Mater is Queensland's largest and most innovative not-for-profit healthcare service, providing care for almost 700,000 patients a year across a network of 11 hospitals.
Benefits:
- Access to leading education and professional development through Mater Education
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care team
- Discounts to local and national businesses/venues for dining, retail, travel & accommodation
- Access to on-site, discounted parking
- Discounts at various on-campus cafés and coffee venues
Applications close on Thursday the 6th of March 2025. Please note, we will contact applications prior to the closing date, please do not hesitate to APPLY NOW!
Mater is committed to the wellbeing of their staff, and it is underpinned by our flexible and remote working policies.
Mater Group is dedicated to creating a workplace that values diversity and inclusion. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and abilities. We believe in providing equal opportunities for all qualified candidates.
Advertised: 20 Feb 2025 E. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 06 Mar 2025 E. Australia Standard Time
