Registered Midwife - Incentives Offered

It’s a great time to join Hunter New England Local Health District. Apply now for one of our eligible regional and rural positions. You could benefit under the NSW Health Rural Workforce Incentive Scheme! 

Remuneration: $35.33 - $49.60 per hour + super + incentives
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time, Permanent Part Time, Casual
Position Classification: Registered Midwife
Location: Manning Base Hospital, Taree
Hours Per Week: up to 38
Requisition ID: REQ478657
Applications close: 30th June 2024 (applications are reviewed regularly)


Where you'll be working:
Imagine a charming town nestled by the banks of a picturesque river - that's Taree! It's the buzzing hub of the Manning Valley, perfect for launching adventures into the stunning Barrington Coast. Whether you're an outdoor enthusiast or a foodie explorer, Taree has got you covered with top-notch accommodation, restaurants, farmer's markets and activities galore. Plus, you're never too far from the awe-inspiring beauty of nature.

Manning Base Hospital is a Level 4 Rural Referral Hospital consisting of 180 beds with a variety of specialty clinical areas including a passionate Maternity Service.

About the role:

• We are seeking Registered Midwives who have a passion for providing comprehensive, woman centred care to join the vibrant team at Manning Maternity Services.
• Manning Maternity Services provides holistic, woman centred care to mothers and babies over 34 weeks of gestation, mothers and babies with low to moderate risk factors and following caesarean section births.
• The Maternity Unit features 3 birthing rooms with ensuite, and assessment room and a large bath suitable for use in labour. There are also 13 beds to care for antenatal and postnatal women and babies.
• Staff are supported by the Midwifery Unit Manager, Clinical Midwifery Educators and Clinical Midwifery Specialists.

Requirements:

• Current registration as a Registered Midwife with AHPRA.

Benefits:

• You may be eligible for annual rural incentives (see below for more information).
• Four (4) weeks annual leave (pro-rata if part time, excludes casual) and six (6) weeks annual leave for eligible full-time nurses.
• Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees)
• Superannuation contributions 11%
• Salary packaging - Up to $9k for living expenses + $2.6k meal & entertainment + Novated leasing.
• Fitness Passport
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
• MidCoast Community Connector: communityconnector.com.au

Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme:
This vacancy may be eligible for an Attraction and Relocation package that includes the following*:  

• Attraction incentive paid as a Rural and Regional fortnightly allowance of up to $10,000 for the first 12-months 
• Retention incentive of up to $10,000 thereafter annually 
• PLUS 3 months accommodation assistance (e.g. rent payments, payments for commercial accommodation) 

*All payments and reimbursements made to part time employees will be on a pro-rata basis.  

Attraction incentives will be paid as a Rural and Regional fortnightly allowance on top of your base salary + 11% superannuation. 

Other forms of payment/package options (where you are eligible) need to be negotiated with the Convenor and may include**:    

• Additional annual professional development days (up to 5 more per year) 
• Additional personal leave (up to 5 more per year) 
• Computer/internet reimbursement (e.g. laptop, wi-fi costs) 
• Return airfare to and from your work base (or equivalent motor vehicle allowance) so you can still visit family and friends 

**The total value of your incentive package would remain the same. Employees are responsible for seeking independent financial advice before accepting an Attraction and Retention Incentive package as part of their offer.   

Transferring of incentive packages will depend on the location, position, and time served by the health worker in their current position. Eligibility to transfer existing incentive packages will be determined and approved by the health organisation. Health workers who are receiving incentive packages and are changing or moving positions should discuss the impacts with their manager or local Workforce Rural Health Incentive Team via HNELHD-RuralIncentives@health.nsw.gov.au to discuss your eligibility prior to applying if you are already receiving an incentive package. 


Additional information:

• An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
• We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.