About the role

The Mater Mothers’ Hospital currently has an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Midwife to work within our Public Postnatal unit on a permanent part time basis, working 32 hours per week. 

The successful applicant will provide clinical midwifery leadership and management on a day-to-day basis and deliver evidence-based care to women ranging from the care of normal, low risk women through to complex obstetric and medical care requiring an extensive multidisciplinary approach.

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. Care is delivered in accordance with best practice standards and in a highly collaborative environment.

Salary range: $54.21 - $58.08 per hour plus 11.5% superannuation and access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900  + access to many staff benefits! 

What you'll be doing

As a Clinical Midwife, you will be responsible for practicing with advanced clinical competence in the provision of quality and cost-effective care in consultation with other members of the health care team. This includes providing support and direction to other staff while role modelling and promoting professional standards of practice and conduct.

Whilst displaying the highest level of clinical standards, you will be responsible for:

• Actively contributing towards the Quality, Safety and Work, Health and Safety processes in the clinical area
• Supporting the Nurse Unit Manager in implementing strategies to ensure that quality and risk management are integrated into service provision
• Provide clinical guidance, leadership and education to members of the clinical team in order to ensure consistent and collaborative implementation of improvement activities
• Achieving optimal patient outcomes throughout the patient journey and continuum of care
• Demonstrating advanced clinical expertise and knowledge of procedures and the management of patients seeking outstanding care
• Maintaining current knowledge and skills to ensure continued professional growth 

About you

To be successful in your application for this position it is essential that you have: 

• Current Midwifery registration with AHPRA
• Significant post-graduate midwifery experience
• Advanced clinical competency and the ability to maintain the highest standards of nursing/midwifery practice
• Effective communication and clinical problem-solving skills to maximise patient care within the multidisciplinary team
• Commitment to the continuous improvement of health care and midwifery practice, and to continuing professional development of self and others.
• Willingness to commit to and role model the Mater values

You will be working in a fast-paced environment that requires someone who is enthusiastic, able to show initiative and work well in a team. The ideal candidate for the position will be approachable with a mature and confident attitude.

Why join us?

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.

We are a leader in healthcare, education and research — and that’s because we employ exceptional people. #MAKEYOURMATERMOVE

• Via salary packaging arrangements, allocate some living expenses directly from your pre-taxable income and ultimately increase your take-home pay
• Access to package meal and entertainment expenses via salary packaging
• Access to leading education and professional development via Mater Education
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care teams
• Discounts to local and national business/venues for Dining/Retail/Travel & Accommodation/Other
• Unlimited access to a multitude of discounted fitness facilities through Fitness Passport
• Access to on-site, discounted parking
• Discounted food and beverage at various campus cafés and coffee venues 

Applications close on the 28th of January 2025. Please note, we may 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.

Please Note: We will not require any support from Recruitment Agencies at this time and kindly request no contact is made. Only direct applications will be considered.

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.