DESCRIPTION

Employment Type – Various Positions Available
Classification – Registered Nurse +/- Midwife Level 2
Title- Registered Nurse +/- Midwife Level 2- Special Care Nursery
Position Number - 603614+
Salary – $110,733 - $117,053 (Plus Super)
Location – North Canberra Hospital Bruce, ACT
Division: Women & Children
Section - Special Care Nursery

The Women’s and Children’s Division within North Canberra Hospital provides Maternity, Neonatal & Gynaecology services to women and their families in the ACT. These services include antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal care; gynaecology care; neonatal special care nursery support and domiciliary care. Care is provided by a multidisciplinary team including a Midwifery and Nursing Team, Medical staff, and Allied Health.
The Nurse/Midwife will provide advanced clinical care to neonates in the Special Care Nursery (SCN). The Nurse/Midwife will have advanced practice knowledge in neonatal practice and the appropriate experience to provide clinical leadership and work in a collaborative multidisciplinary team. The role deputises for the Clinical Midwife Consultant after hours.
The Nurse/Midwife will be a mentor, clinical education resource and support for other less experienced midwifery staff. The role includes development of Performance Development Plans for Level 1 RN/RMs with support for them to achieve their learning plan.
The Nurse/Midwife will take responsibility for their own professional development.
For more information regarding the position duties click here for the Position Description.