Clinical Midwife, Maternity Unit - Cairns Hospital

About this role

About us:

We're committed to improving the health and wellbeing of people in Far North Queensland by providing high quality acute health care services.

Our values were developed by our staff, patients and community. They guide our work and actions every day. Our staff are part of the community we serve. We believe that we can improve health outcomes by involving our community in the planning and evaluation of their local health services.

About your opportunity:

In this position you will….

• Assist the Midwifery Unit Manager to implement and monitor the organisation's quality standards, work health and safety policies, procedures and programs and provide clinical governance in the relevant work area.

• Effectively work with the Unit Managers, Clinical Midwife Consultant and Clinical Midwife Educator to meet unit staff development needs.

• Provide leadership to effectively plan, manage and evaluate patient care activities at an advanced practitioner level within the specified clinical setting.

For more information about this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.

Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD ) evidence as required for your employment in accordance with legislation/government policy and Directives.

What we offer:

Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health service offer a number of workplace benefits . Besides attractive remuneration, generous superannuation, salary packaging and career development opportunities, we value a healthy work/life balance that allows you take advantage of the sunshine, hiking tracks, swimming spots, reef and rainforest.

Learn what it's like to work with us , in an inclusive and supportive work environment.

Discover our dynamic and culturally diverse region through community and lifestyle .

Listen to what some of our staff have to say about working in our regions .

Visit our website to learn more about our hospitals and health centres.