High Risk Clinical Midwife Consultant

An exciting opportunity exists to join Royal North Shore Hospitals (RNSH). Maternity services in a permanent full time position within the Division of Women’s Children’s and Family health as High Risk Clinical Midwifery Consultant Grade 2.

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Clinical Midwife Consultant Grade 2
Remuneration: $2,527.30 - $2,577.70 per week
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ566503

Who we are: We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone There’s a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams’ voices. You’ll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities’ lives.

NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination, and racism.

Where you'll be working

The Clinical Midwifery Consultant-High Risk Pregnancy works as part of the multidisciplinary team at Royal North Shore Hospital and is responsible for providing continuity of care, coordination of care and leadership in the management of women and their families presenting with high risk pregnancies. The role requires strong organisational skills, adaptability and flexibility to accommodate change and be responsive to meet the needs of these women and the organisation.

RNSH provides for complex maternity care in line with the Maternity Services Capability Framework as a Level 6 facility. The role provides leadership in the development and enhancement of midwifery and obstetric services. Participation in clinical research programs and teaching of staff and students at Royal North Shore is required. The Clinical Midwifery Consultant-High Risk Pregnancy acts as a resource person to provide high quality evidence-based care to high-risk maternity patients at Royal North Shore Hospital

What you'll be doing

Who we are: We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone There’s a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams’ voices. You’ll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities’ lives.

The Clinical Midwife Consultant (CMC) is an expert midwife who will provide leadership, advice and recommendations on all aspects of midwifery and consults on matters relating to the safe and appropriate use of midwifery practices.
The CMC will formulate and implement policy, guide practice development, and engage in education and research activities. The CMC is responsible for the provision of clinical supervision to midwifery staff and acts as a role model, providing midwifery care on a regular basis.

People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.

Candidates will need to meet the following criteria