Registered Midwife Level 2- Women’s and Children’s Division

at  ACT Health

DESCRIPTION

Employment Type – Permanent, Temporary Full and Part Time Positions
Classification –Registered Nurse Level 2
Title- Registered Midwife Level 2- Women’s and Children’s Division
Position Number: Various
Salary – $100,957 - $107,000 (Plus Super) pro rata
Location – North Canberra Hospital Bruce, ACT
Section – Women’s and Children’s Division

The Women’s and Children’s Division within North Canberra Hospital provides maternity, neonatal, gynaecology and surgical services to women and their families in the ACT. These services include antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal care; gynecology care; neonatal special care nursery support, domiciliary care and post-operative recovery. Care is provided by a multidisciplinary team including a Midwifery and Nursing Team, Medical staff, and Allied Health.
The Level 2 Midwife will provide skilled clinical care for women and newborns within the Maternity and Women’s Health Unit. The Midwife will possess advanced skills in midwifery practice and have the appropriate experience to provide clinical leadership while working in a collaborative multidisciplinary team. The level 2 Midwife will be required to perform in the team leader role and deputises for the Clinical Midwife Consultant after hours.
The Level 2 Midwife will be a mentor, clinical education resource and support for other less experienced team members. The role includes development of Performance Development Plans with Level 1 RN/RMs and supports them to achieve their individualised learning plan.
The level two midwife will take responsibility for their own professional development and will undertake the training required of team leaders as required.
For more information regarding the position duties click here for the Position Description.