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Associate Midwife Nurse Unit Manager, Maternity Unit, Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service
Cairns
Make every day different by joining our Maternity Unit team. We have a current vacancy as Associate Midwife Nurse Unit Manager.
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Part-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Midwifery |
| Classification | Nurse Grade 6 (2) |
| Workplace Location | Cairns region,Far North Qld |
| Job ad reference | QLD/CAH651100 |
| Closing date | 11-Aug-2025 |
| Job duration | Please see role description |
| Contact person | Remya Nair |
| Contact details | 07 4226 8370 Access the National Relay Service |
About us: 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 you:
In your new role you will:
- Assist the MNUM 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
- Function as a clinical resource to nursing staff and other health care professionals utilising clinical skills and knowledge in supporting the MNUM of the unit.
- Work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team utilising professional skills and ability to contribute to client centred care to meet the patient's individual health care needs.
- Demonstrate specialised knowledge, experience and clinical skills and competence within the Maternity Unit.
- Provide effective and efficient clinical support across all areas of the Maternity Unit and work in collaboration with the MNUM to ensure the maintenance of safe standards in patient care.
- Plan, coordinate and support the staff in complex situations and identify and adopt innovative clinical practice models.
As a Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service employee, not only will you receive competitive remuneration, you will also have access to:
- Generous superannuation
- Salary packaging
- Annual incremental increases
- Career training and development
- Flexible work arrangements
- Wellness programs
Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) evidence as required for your employment in accordance with legislation/government policy and Directives.
For more information about this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.
Why choose Cairns?
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You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Cairns and Hinterland here: https://www.health.qld.gov.au/cairns_hinterland
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Applicants are to apply online. If the information requested in the ‘how to apply’ section is not provided, you may not meet the requirements for further consideration of your application.
Documents
Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.
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CAH651100 Role Description (PDF, 542KB)
Role Description
1. CHHHS Information for Applicants v.20 (PDF, 939KB)
Information Package for Applicants
Documentation preparation guide (PDF, 229KB)
Information Package for Applicants
