AMUM (Associate Midwifery Unit Manager)

Reference Number:47694:AMUM (Associate Midwifery Unit Manager)

Employment Type:Fixed Term Part Time (PT)

Location:Northern Health (All Campuses)

About Northern Health:

As an organisation we have a clear focus on how we service and partner with our community, including our strategy of helping the community stay well when at home. Our reputation of community minded, inclusive and progressive is matched to none.

Northern Health is located in the rapidly growing northern suburbs with projected growth the biggest in the state. With a booming, culturally rich and diverse community, and less than an hour’s drive from the CBD, Melbourne’s North is fastbecoming the place to be!

The Role:

An exciting opportunity exists for enthusiastic Registered Midwives to join the Women’s and Children’s clinical leadership team at Northern Health.The Associate Midwifery Unit Manager is a Registered Midwife who demonstrates expert knowledge and skills whilst assuming a prominent management focus within the ward. The AMUM is an integral member of the department management team, assisting the NUM in the course of their duties to ensure efficient operation of the clinical environment.

We are currently seeking a number of Temporary Part-Time Associate Midwifery Unit Managers in the Maternity & Women's Health Unit.

The AMUM manages the nursing\midwifery and related resources available to the department, sets the clinical standards to achieve a high quality of nursing\midwifery care and fosters and maintains a working environment which provides professional development and job satisfaction for all staff. The \AMUM assumes the responsibilities and authority of MUM in their absence and as such must have knowledge of the administrative operation.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Current Level 3 (RANZCOG) Fetal Surveillance Education Program practitioner
• High standard of communication skill and resource person with the unit
• Commitment to quality women-centre care and quality improvement
• Good leadership skills and operation knowledge of the unit
• Proven ability to work in a collaborative and high-pressure environment
• Accredited to complete newborn examinations
  
  

Next Steps . . .

If this opportunity sounds like the next step in your career, then we would love to hear from you. Please click on the 'Apply' button and follow the prompts.

For further details please contact:Seda Kiroglu,Midwifery Unit Manager- Maternity and Women’s Health Unit at(03) 8405 8477 Alternatively Please refer toPosition Description.

Applications close on 27 January 2025

Why work at the Northern Health?

We offer a range of benefits to support and reward staff both personally and professionally, which includes:

• Health and Wellbeing programs, including our ‘Thrive’ program
• Flexibility in the workplace and extra leave options and support
• An inclusive and culturally safe space
• State of the art facilities and campus partnerships
• A commitment to ongoing professional development through our ‘Learning Labs’
• Access to salary packaging, EAP and our online library
  
  

For a glimpse of life at NH, click here.

Work with us! Northern Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds are encouraged.

All employees of Northern Health must comply with the health service’s Staff Health / Workforce Immunisation procedure (as amended from time to time) together with any relevant State Government and Departmental directives. This requires all employees to be vaccinated for various diseases such as, but not limited to influenza.