About the role
Mater Mother’s Hospital is seeking a caring Clinical Midwife who is looking to make a difference to families experiencing perinatal loss. We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Midwife looking to further their skills and knowledge in the role of a Bereavement Support Clinical Midwife on a part-time, fixed-term, working 22.48 hours per week.
The Mater Mother’s Bereavement Support Program was established in 2007 to provide comprehensive care to families who experience the death of a baby. The service has a focus on direct clinical care of bereaved families, clinical research and staff education.
The Bereavement Support Program is part of Parent Education and Support Services, and as such is supported by, and reports to the Midwifery Unit Manager Parent Education and Support.
Salary range: $54.45 - $58.30 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
The successful applicant will work collaboratively with the current Clinical Midwife, and duties will include:
- Staff support and mentoring in relation to perinatal loss
- Coordinating care for bereaved families
- Direct care and support to grieving families
- Provision of ongoing bereavement support following discharge
- Involvement in perinatal mortality audit processes, and
- Participation in quality assurance activities and clinical research
About you
The successful applicant should possess:
- Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Midwife (no restrictions)
- Considerable previous midwifery experience
- An active interest in perinatal loss support
- Advanced clinical competency and the ability to maintain the highest standards of midwifery practice
- Effective communication and clinical problem-solving skills to maximise patient care within the multidisciplinary team
- An ability to work autonomously and function as a member of a diverse health service delivery 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
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
For more information regarding the role, please contact Kathleen at Kathleen.Goldsmith@mater.org.au
Applications close on 2nd of February 2025. Please note, we may contact applicants 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.
For more information regarding Reconciliation at Mater, please visit our Reconciliation webpage.
