Clinical Midwife Specialist
· Take your next career step with this Clinical Midwife Specialist Role
· Empower people to grow and impart your knowledge
· Full-time positions available
An opportunity has arisen for an experienced birthing suite midwife who is highly motivated, enthusiastic and ready to further their midwifery career as a Clinical Midwifery Specialist in a full-time capacity. We are looking for an expert birth suite midwife, has extensive knowledge and skills in antenatal and intrapartum care as well as a passion for and ability to nurture and teach student midwives and lead and develop less experienced midwives.
As a Clinical Midwifery Specialist (CMS) you will demonstrate leadership and role modelling in the care of antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal women seeking care within the Private Healthcare setting.
The CMS is also responsible for the delivery of quality women centered care, developing standards of practice, implementing changes to clinical practice and initiating research and quality improvement activities. You will work as part of the health care team participating in working parties or committees as required and demonstrate a commitment to continuous quality improvement.
About us
Join a Team That’s Leading the Way in Private Healthcare
Prince of Wales Private Hospital is a centre of excellence in complex surgery, with a reputation for clinical safety, innovation, and outstanding patient outcomes.
Located within the prestigious Randwick Health & Innovation Precinct, we collaborate closely with Sydney Children’s Hospital, the Royal Hospital for Women, and Prince of Wales (public) Hospital—offering a dynamic and progressive environment.
While we are leaders in orthopaedics, neurosurgery, gynaecology & general surgery, we are also one of NSW’s premier maternity hospitals, caring for over 1,600 expectant families each year.
At Prince of Wales Private Hospital, you’ll be supported by expert leaders, work alongside a team committed to excellence, and have access to ongoing professional development to flourish and grow in your career.
If you’re looking to be part of a culture of excellence in an innovative and highly respected private hospital, apply now to join our team.
Essential Criteria:
· Current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Midwife with a minimum of five years’ relevant post registration qualifications and extensive experience working in the provision of antenatal, intrapartum and post-natal midwifery services.
· Evidence of clinical leadership skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary framework to plan, deliver and coordinate women and newborn care.
· Demonstrated ability to apply advanced clinical expertise in relation to clinical midwifery practice and independently make decisions that support positive outcomes for women and newborns.
· Demonstrated commitment to excellence in midwifery practice, the provision of education to others and own professional development.
· Demonstrated effective communication through the use of information technology, written, verbal and interpersonal skills with the ability to identify key messages, issues and concerns when communicating with others.
· Demonstrated proactive approach to problem solving
· Demonstrated professional manner when working with complex situations. Demonstrated knowledge and application of quality improvement initiative using research principles to support evidence-based practice, including development of policies and guidelines
· Knowledge of legislative obligations for Workplace Health and Safety, and the impact on employment and service delivery
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.
· Flexibility to work across one or multiple hospitals across our network.
· 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.
Come and be the difference in our patient's lives.
Applications close: 5th February 2026
To Apply: Please click on the 'Apply' button to be taken to our online application form. For any questions, please reach out to recruitment@healthscope.com.au
If you are successful in the role, you will receive a salary based on your years of relevant registered nursing experience against the current Healthscope and NSWNMA/ANMF – NSW Nurses and Midwives’ – Enterprise Agreement 2024, a salary ranging from $57.12 – $63.37 per hour
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, WWCC (where applicable) and Evidence of right to work in Australia prior to appointment. Staff in patient contact roles will be required to provide proof of immunity to specified infectious diseases as a Category A Healthcare worker.