CCLHD - Clinical Midwife Consultant Grade 3

An Eligibility List (E-List) or talent pool may be created from this recruitment episode to assist in filling future permanent, temporary, or full-time and part-time positions.

Are you a passionate and experienced midwife looking to take your career to the next level? We are seeking a full-time Clinical Midwife Consultant (CMC) Grade 3 to join our dedicated team at the Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD). In this role, you will provide expert clinical, educational, and research leadership for our maternity services.

As an expert clinical lead, the CMC will have responsibility for developing professional midwifery practice and supporting research translation to ensure the delivery of quality women centered maternity care. The provision of a Grade 3 Consultancy service to women, clinicians and managers at all levels, throughout the CCLHD, across the domains of; Professional Clinical Leadership, Clinical Services Strategic Planning and Management, Education, Research and Clinical Service and Consultancy.

If you are a dynamic and forward-thinking midwife with a passion for excellence in clinical practice, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join us in providing Trusted care. Better health for everyone.

About You

• You have current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a Registered Midwife (Division 1), with a minimum of 7 years full-time post-registration experience, including at least 5 years in the specialty field. Additionally, you hold approved postgraduate midwifery qualifications—either a Higher Degree by Research or a Post Graduate Qualification.
• Your extensive experience is backed by a relevant Masters qualification or a contemporary professional practice portfolio, showcasing evidence of your postgraduate qualifications, continuous learning, and the knowledge and skills commensurate with the expectations of this role.
• Your dedication to excellence in midwifery practice is complemented by your ability to provide expert clinical leadership, educate and mentor colleagues, and contribute to the ongoing development of evidence-informed, women-centered care. Your strategic thinking, policy development skills, and ability to foster multidisciplinary teamwork make you a valuable asset to our team.

Where You'll be Working

The role will be based at Gosford Hospital with links to services at Wyong Hospital and community locations.

As the leading healthcare provider in the region, Central Coast Local Health District is well known for its dedication to high quality patient care and community services. CCLHD provides the community of the Central Coast with a caring environment dedicated to improving the patient journey. As an employer we offer our staff competitive benefits such as salary packaging, a monthly day off, paid maternity and parental leave, flexible work arrangements and professional development programs.

What We Offer

• Work for the largest employer on the Central Coast.
• Full-time employees receive an Additional Day Off (ADO) through our ADO policy and 17.5% Leave Loading on Full Time positions.
• Full Salary Packaging services are provided - which means you save more tax.
• Discounted Fitness Passport to balance your wellbeing.
• Professional Development through access to experienced and quality leadership.
• Social Club.
• Access to Wellbeing programs and support through our Employee Assistance Program.

Child Safe Standard Commitment

Central Coast Local Health District is committed to ensuring child safety in all our health services, and hospitals in every ward, emergency department, waiting room, clinic as well as our online and virtual spaces. The Central Coast Local Health District has already taken significant steps to keep children safe, though more work needs to be done to ensure that child safety is embedded in all the care that we deliver and is across all systems, policies and processes. The Child Safe Standards provide a framework that outlines the essential elements of Child Safe organisations. Through the application of the Child Safe Standards our organisation will continue to build a culture where abuse is prevented, responded to and reported. We are committed to promoting the rights of children and young people and empowering and promoting their voices within the Central Coast. Child Safety is everyone’s responsibility.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

At Central Coast Local Health District, we are committed to creating a diverse, and inclusive environment which reflects the community and customers we serve. We actively promote the employment of women, people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ community and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and would like assistance with your application or to obtain more information on how to apply, please visit our Stepping Up initiative. 
The ‘Stepping Up’ online resource aims to assist Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander job applicants understand how to apply for roles within NSW Health by clarifying the recruitment and onboarding process.

For more information, please visit:  https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/Pages/Home.aspx

Please note that all NSW Health workers are strongly recommended to stay up to date with Covid-19 vaccinations as recommended by the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation in the Australian Immunisation Handbook. However, Covid-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment.

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