St George Hospital - Clinical Midwifery Consultant 2 - Lactation - Women's and Children's Health - Temp Full Time
Position Classification: Clinical Midwife Consultant Grade 2
Remuneration: $128030.56 - $130582.09 per annum plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ525076
Applications Close Date: 10 November, 2024
The Role
The vision for South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is 'exceptional care, healthier lives'. SESLHD is committed to enabling our community to be healthy and well, and to providing the best possible compassionate care when people need it. The Clinical Midwife Consultant is an expert practitioner who provides extensive clinical knowledge and experience in the management of lactation as well as maintaining a breastfeeding culture within the organisation. Ongoing education for all staff and the development of evidenced based practices is a major focus. The Clinical Midwife Consultant will maintain the standards of the Baby Friendly Health Initiative Accreditation. This professional midwife effectively utilises a collaborative approach to provide lactation support and consultation for families who are experiencing breastfeeding challenges.
Clinical Midwife Consultant Grade 2 means: a registered midwife appointed as such to a position approved by the Health Service, who has at least 5 years full time equivalent post registration experience, with at least 3 years full time equivalent experience in the specialty field. In addition the employee must have approved post graduate qualifications relevant to the field in which he/she is appointed to or such other qualifications or experience deemed appropriate by the Health Service. An employer may also require a higher qualification in the specialist field where such qualification is considered essential for the performance of the individual position.
Benefits:
- Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees) in addition to annual leave.
- Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay! Up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal & entertainment & Novated Leasing.
- Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.
- Discounted Private Health Insurance.
- For Nurses – Opportunity to apply for Continuing Education allowance based on tertiary qualifications attained where applicable.
- For Nurses – Opportunity to obtain Clinical Nurse Specialist status where relevant.
- Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Midwife, Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and current NSW Drivers License.
- Minimum five years full time equivalent post midwifery qualification experience, with at least three years full time equivalent experience in the postnatal area or lactation.
- Current International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) certification.
- Extensive knowledge & experience in the management of breastfeeding issues and lactation services.
- Demonstrated effective communication and inter-personal skills, problem solving and computer skills.
- Experience with BFHI Accreditation processes.
- Demonstrated skills in education and skill development of other health professionals.
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards
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For role related queries or questions contact Maria Bulmer on Maria.Bulmer@health.nsw.gov.au
Our CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace.
NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email SESLHD-Recruitment-STG@health.nsw.gov.au and let us know.
Information for applicants:
- Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
- Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description.
- Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer.
- SESLHD is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. This will help ensure our employees, our patients and their carers, feel supported. We invite candidates of all ages, genders, sexual orientation, cultural backgrounds, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, and Indigenous Australians to apply. We do have an Aboriginal Employment Consultant that can also provide support (SESLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website
