92689 Leadership in Midwifery

Description

This subject challenges students to consider and develop leadership skills and attributes as they transition into professional practice. Students are supported to consider all forms of leadership in midwifery, and to identify how they plan to contribute to the overall strengthening of leadership in the profession. Students explore the various forms that leadership takes in everyday practice and discuss different pathways to leadership positions. With a focus on early-career development of leadership attributes and behaviours, students are provided the opportunity to take the lead in supporting first-year midwifery students through supportive supervision and mentoring. The subject encourages students to engage with their profession in a responsible and honourable way, to develop a life-long learning approach, a sense of constructive agency and to become a positive influence in both the work life of others, the profession, and the women accessing maternity services.