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Joanne McCurrie

Saint Ives

Summary

I am a passionate and experienced midwife dedicated to delivering evidence-based, woman-centred care through continuity models. My professional focus is on improving outcomes and experiences for women and families across the perinatal continuum. As a senior midwife in a Midwifery Group Practice (MGP) team, I lead by example in clinical excellence, collaboration, and advocacy, while contributing to service improvement, education, and the mentoring of colleagues.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Midwife – Midwifery Group Practice (MGP)

Royal North Shore Hospital (RNSH), NSLHD
01.2018 - Current
  • Provide continuity of care across the antenatal, intrapartum, and postnatal continuum
  • Act as senior midwife within the MGP team, contributing to peer support and leadership
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of clinical guidelines and support implementation (e.g., NBAC, First 2000 Days)
  • Liaise with obstetric team to coordinate collaborative care and case discussion
  • Lead and review completion of WHS audits, incident reporting, and hazard register updates
  • Facilitate new staff orientation and student mentoring
  • Present clinical issues and case reviews at weekly MGP meetings

Registered Midwife – Core Maternity Services

Royal North Shore Hospital (RNSH), NSLHD
01.2015 - 01.2018
  • Rotated through antenatal clinic, day assessment unit, birth unit, maternity ward and maternity in the home (MITH)
  • Gained broad experience supporting women across different stages of the maternity journey
  • Developed a strong foundation in collaborative, evidence-based midwifery care

Education

Bachelor of Midwifery -

University of Technology
01.2014

Skills

  • Continuity of care and caseload midwifery across the full scope of practice
  • Strong clinical reasoning, reflective practice, and evidence-based care
  • Excellent verbal and written communication
  • Ability to work autonomously and manage time effectively
  • Collaborative and confident team member in multidisciplinary settings
  • Commitment to quality improvement and ongoing professional development
  • Experience in supporting students, new staff, and peer education
  • Audit compliance
  • Culturally safe and trauma-informed care

Certification

  • IMPROVE Workshop 2025
  • Mentoring in Midwifery 2024
  • Rehumanising Maternity Care Webinar 2024
  • Advanced Life Support in Obstetrics (ALSO) 2023
  • Resilience in Health Workshop 2023
  • Advanced Midwifery Skills: IV venepuncture and cannulation; Speculum examination; Bedside Ultrasound; Waterbirths; Sterile Water Injections; Comprehensive Assessment of the Well Newborn (CAWN); Perineal Repair
  • Advanced Newborn Life Support
  • Ongoing education in: Perinatal Safety Education – Maternal and Fetal; Trauma-informed care; VBAC care and counselling; Breastfeeding and lactation support; Cultural safety and responsive care

Affiliations

  • Australian College of Midwives (ACM) – Member # 703651
  • Australian Breastfeeding Association (ABA) - Member # 1803
  • NSW Nurses and Midwives’ Association – Member # 359120

Timeline

Senior Midwife – Midwifery Group Practice (MGP)

Royal North Shore Hospital (RNSH), NSLHD
01.2018 - Current

Registered Midwife – Core Maternity Services

Royal North Shore Hospital (RNSH), NSLHD
01.2015 - 01.2018

Bachelor of Midwifery -

University of Technology
Joanne McCurrie