Midwifery Director

South West Hospital and Health Service is seeking a Midwifery Director to provide leadership and expert knowledge to support the services provided in the three hubs in conjunction with the Hub Directors of Nursing and Midwifery.Join us in building better health in the bushThe Midwifery Director is responsible for operational and strategic leadership of Midwifery Services for the South West Hospital and Health Service (SWHHS) and to ensure midwifery services operate at a high level, ensuring the best outcomes for women and the family across the SWHHS.The SWHHS currently provides midwifery services at our three hub sites: Roma, Charleville and St George.The primary responsibility of this role is to ensure that evidence-based, contemporary and location-appropriate maternity services are available to women and their families across the service.
This is assisted by ensuring productive and welcoming relationships with local community organisations as well as health service stakeholders (i.e., not limited to Royal Flying Doctor Services, tertiary birthing facilities and visiting specialist services).The very nature of what we do and who we are is the real opportunity.
Providing health care in the bush is full of challenges; however, it remains the most rewarding of human experiences.What we can do for youUltimately, we provide you a platform to leapfrog your career with more opportunities to experience a wider scope of practice with less competition due to location and population.Nowhere else will you experience the vast diversity and career advancement other than in rural and remote Queensland.Relocation assistance and temporary accommodation may be available by negotiationSecure, Long-Term and Rewarding Career OpportunityJoin a healthcare team focused on delivering quality patient servicesBe a part of something biggerSouth West Hospital and Health Service are part of Queensland Health and partner with many influential and leading organisations to boost partnerships and deliver world-class health care and services.
We service an area of more than 310,000 square kilometres, are bordered by three states and cover 21% of Queensland.
We provide services to a population of 26,000 via 26 healthcare facilities, consisting of Hospitals, Multipurpose Health Services, Community Clinics, Aged Care Facilities and General Practice Services.We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
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