MERCY HEALTH
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Registered Midwife
-Perinatal/ Fetal Monitoring Unit
Core Mercy Values:
Compassion, Respect, Innovation, Stewardship, Teamwork, Hospitality
Position title:
Registered Midwife
Perinatal/Fetal Monitoring Unit
Employee name:
Entity/MHAC:
Business Unit/Department:
Mercy Hospital for Women
Date:
September 2011
Position reports to:
Nurse Unit Manager
Perinatal /Department
Positions reporting
to this one:
Clinical staff and multi disciplinary team.
Position Purpose:
Qualifications:
Relevant Competencies:
MHW
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Compliment and support the strategic direction and management within the Perinatal Department.
Respond to and effectively manage the day to day operation of the Perinatal in the absence of the
Nurse Unit Manager.
Promote excellence in clinical practice and family centred care.
Provide leadership and clinical support to the nursing team.
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Division 1 Registered Nurse/Endorsed Midwife (preferred)
Post Graduate qualification in Midwifery
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ANMC Code of Professional Conduct for nurses in Australia
ANMC Code of Ethics for nurses in Australia
ANMC National Competency Standards for the Registered Nurse
ANNA Competency Standards (2007)
NBV Code of Conduct
Mercy Health Privacy Procedure
Mercy Health Human Resources Code of Conduct
Registered Midwife – Fetal Monitoring Unit
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Personal Competencies required
Excellent interpersonal and effective communication skills.
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Job Competencies Required
Good knowledge, understanding and commitment to the mission,
vision and values to the Sisters of Mercy.
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Effective customer/client and team focus.
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Knowledge of the organisation and operation of MHW.
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Adaptability and flexibility.
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Good judgement.
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A practical common sense approach to problem solving and
trouble shooting.
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Knowledge of contemporary nursing/midwifery issues and clinical
skills.
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Individual Leadership, Influencing and/or Negotiating skills.
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Demonstrates achievements in driving clinical innovation in the
relevant clinical area
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Key Result Areas
Ensure nursing
leadership within the
Fetal
Monitoring/Perinatal
Unit
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Standard Measures
Internal compliance (culture,
behaviour and practice) and
commitment from staff on the
unit
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Ensure the provision
and implementation of
quality clinical care
Assist in the
implementation of
quality management
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Organisation successfully
accredited by ACHS
Ongoing provision of quality care
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Ensure effective lines of
communication are
maintained both
internally and with
external facilities
MHW
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Well informed staff working in a
harmonious environment
Evidence of a culture with open
and transparent communication
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Key Activities
Assist the Nurse Unit Manager/Associate Unit Manager in facilitating
the implementation of operational strategies in line with MHW’s
Strategic Directions
To be a role model and resource person within Fetal
Monitoring/Perinatal Unit.
Compliment and support the management team
Complies with OH&S policy, Infection Control, Quality Control
procedures and policies
Attends in-services to promote evidence-based practice
Keeps up to date with quality accreditation standards
Promotes excellence in nursing care that upholds the rights of
patients and family in relation to safety, privacy and confidentiality.
Contributes towards the organisation being successfully accredited
by ACHS.
Participates in a nominated portfolio within the Fetal
Monitoring/Perinatal Unit, and reports to the NUM on a monthly basis
at the ANUM meeting.
Ensure all staff behave in accordance with Mercy Health’s values at
all times & resolves conflict in a timely manner as required. Seeks
support from NUM and Human Resources as required.
Demonstrates supportive behaviours for colleagues
Promotes a pro-active approach to open and transparent
Registered Midwife – Fetal Monitoring Unit
Key Result Areas
Standard Measures
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Ensure all services and
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practices are delivered
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with strong focus on
customer service and
continuous improvement
Ensures responsibility of
own professional
development
Encourages and
facilitates the
professional
development of others
Contributes to nursing
clinical practice
research and the
application of findings
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Knowledge of ‘Mercy Health Complaints Policy’ and Incident
Reporting
Involves patients and families in planning care
Act as a role model in the adoption of a customer service focus for
both internal and external customers
Constantly monitor service standards
Participate in staff surveys as required
Participate in review and improved work practices as necessary
Document and support all quality improvement activities
Clinical and theoretical
knowledge is up to date
Participates in staff and self
appraisals as directed by NUM
Attendance at compulsory staff
education
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Attend relevant professional development opportunities
Participate in own annual performance appraisal
Regularly attend in-service seminars
Successfully completes allocated annual performance appraisals
Promote the utilisation of the education team
Utilise internal/external education opportunities
Improved patient care
Progressive and up to date care
in all areas of nursing
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Participates in and supports all research activities in the Fetal
Monitoring/Perinatal Department.
Maintains a thorough understanding of all research activities in. Fetal
Monitoring/Perinatal Unit
Demonstrates the ability to access and understand research findings
and how to adopt these findings in clinical practice
Implementation of evidence based practice
Actively pursue improved practice guidelines
Pro-actively contribute to continuous improvement within the
organisation resulting in change.
Actively support and assist NUM with change management and
application
Communicate organisational change to staff as necessary
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Develop and maintain professional standards of knowledge of policy
Minimal customer complaints
Develop and support early
discharge planning
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Contributes to a
collaborative approach
to change
management &
application
Contributes to a
MHW
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Participates forward planning as
part of the strategic direction of
MHW.
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Key Activities
communication
Attends hospital forums and unit/department meetings as required
Establishes effective and appropriate patterns of communication with
clients, families, colleagues and management
Initiates and maintains accurate documentation at all times
Is approachable to staff and parents at all times
Continuous policy and procedure
Registered Midwife – Fetal Monitoring Unit
Key Result Areas
collaborative approach
to policy & procedure
review & development
Standard Measures
review and development
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Provide so far as is
practicable, a healthy
and safe environment
for staff and others in
the workplace and
actively review work
procedures and
supervise staff to ensure
all work is performed in
a safe manner
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Employee’s Signature:
Completes risk assessments and
implements controls
Records incidents thoroughly
and accurately
Conducts and completes incident
investigations in a timely manner
Provides alternative duties for
staff on return to work plans
Ensures all new staff are
provided with an
induction/orientation to the work
area
Reduces number and cost of
Work Cover claims
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Key Activities
and procedures
Keep abreast of developments and research in clinical practice in
order to monitor their impact on patient services
Demonstrate and knowledge of evidence based practice
Undertake regular risk assessments
Complete incident forms in a timely manner, investigate and counsel
as appropriate.
Assist injured staff to return to work in a safe and timely manner
Keep induction/orientation records
Liaise with Occupational Health and Safety Coordinator.
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Line Manager Signature:
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Previous Review Date: Update 2004
Updated September 2011
MHW
Registered Midwife – Fetal Monitoring Unit