Midwifery Unit Manager

1 week ago


Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Norwest Private Hospital Full time

Midwifery Unit Manager - Birth Unit & Special Care Nursery - Full-time

Norwest Private Hospital
We believe in the delivery of quality clinical outcomes for our patients. Healthscope have over 19000 staff who are passionate and dedicated to providing quality healthcare. We provide exceptional patient care and support for our doctors.


Our people are known for achieving exceptional clinical outcomes, transparent public reporting and positive patient feedback that leads the industry.

No matter the role, every day our people make a difference to the lives of our patients and their families and it is a privilege to be part of their care.


Norwest Private Hospital is located in the rapidly developing North West corridor of Sydney and is operated by Healthscope, a leading provider of private healthcare in Australia.

The hospital has 277 beds and is a high acuity facility with an Emergency Department located in Sydney's Bella Vista.


The Women's Health Unit comprises 7 birthing suites, 7 level II Special care nursery beds and a 37 bed postnatal and gynaecology ward.

With around 1500 births per annum the department is supported by dedicated Obstetricians, Paediatricians and Gynaecologists.

The role
Within the organisational structure of the Women's Health Unit there are two Midwife Manager roles.

An opportunity exists for a highly motivated experienced Birth Unit midwife for the Midwife Unit Manager - Birth Unit and Special Care Nursery role.

To be successful in this role requires close communication and a proactive working relationship with the Midwife Unit Manager

The Midwife Unit Manager

  • BU/SCN is pivotal to delivery of maternity services and will work in partnership with our Obstetricians and is responsible for all aspects of patient care, developing and maintaining safe and evidencebased clinical practices and excellent clinical outcomes, patient satisfaction, and human, financial and material resource management.

Your responsibilities will include but not limited to:

  • Strategic and operational maternity services planning
  • Workforce planning, development and management of midwives and nurses within BU and SCN
  • Management of key performance indicators, quality projects and adhering to the NSQHS Standards
  • Development and review of policies
  • Knowledge of WHS rules and regulations
  • NSW Health reporting
  • Birth registry

What you'll need to succeed

Essential Criteria:

  • Relevant registration with AHPRA as a Midwife (Bachelor of Midwifery or Graduate Diploma in Midwifery (if Bachelor of Nursing is first qualification)
  • Minimum of 5 years birth unit midwifery clinical care with demonstrated evidence based care and contemporary practice
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Ability to build strong relationships with the Obstetricians and Paediatricians
  • Demonstrated ability to lead a team, coach, mentor and manage change
  • A commitment to a high standard of patient satisfaction
  • Be innovative and resourceful
  • Proven understanding of Quality and HR systems and relevant policies and procedures
  • Intermediate computer skills

Desirable Criteria:

  • Post graduate qualification in health management or working towards.

Why Healthscope?
When you join Healthscope, you become part of our Community of Care.


Our people are at the heart of our organisation - no matter the role, every day our people make a difference to the lives of our patients and their families.

As the only national private hospital operator and healthcare provider in Australia, our 42 sites are supported by our central Support Office, enabling them to provide an exceptional experience for the communities we care for.


You'll also benefit from:

  • Discounted health insurance
  • Continuous professional development, education & support provided to encourage growth


We pride ourselves on working with talented, passionate and caring people to ensure our patients receive the highest quality care and experience during their stay with us.

We support each other, share learnings, celebrate successes and face challenges together.

Come and be the difference in our patient's lives.

More Information_:
_Our commitment to quality and safety for our patients, staff and visitors is our highest priority.

Applicants will be required to provide a current National Police check prior to appointment and persons in patient contact roles will be required to provide proof of immunity to specified infectious diseases as a Healthcare worker under NSW Health Policy _"Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases"_, including evidence of 2x doses of COVID-19 Vaccination.


Applications close: 24 May 2023

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