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
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