Casual Pool - Assistant in Midwifery - Royal Hospital for Women
Position Classification: Assistant In Nursing
Remuneration: $25.39 - $27.85 per hour
Hours Per Week: As required
Requisition ID: REQ533366
Where you'll be working
The Royal Hospital for Women is a distinguished healthcare institution with a strong focus on women’s well-being. Affiliated with esteemed academic institutions like UNSW and Sydney University, RHW offers a wide range of services, including maternity, neonatal care and gynaecology. The hospital is committed to education, research, and excellence, and it operates as a major referral centre in New South Wales. It's a hub of innovation and expertise in women's health, ensuring comprehensive care for women and their families.
It is part of South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) and is co-located with other hospitals on the Randwick Hospitals Campus. The Campus offers one of the State's most comprehensive ranges of facilities and expertise in health care.
Learn more about us here: South Eastern Sydney Local Health District
Assistants in Midwifery (AIM) are gaining experience in the ongoing development of both midwifery knowledge and practice skills. The AIM will provide support to women and families in the care of their baby by providing support to the midwives in their role of caring for women. The AIM MUST always work under the supervision of a Registered Midwife.
This position will assist the AIM to develop midwifery skills within the scope of practice of an AIM. Provide support to the midwifery team in the delivery of midwifery care in a maternity environment as directed by a registered midwife. Provide direct care activities to women and their babies in accordance with the critical pathways and midwifery care plans under the supervision of a Registered Midwife.
Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
All Category A workers and new recruits are required to receive one dose of the seasonal influenza vaccine annually to be considered compliant.
Category A workers and new recruits who are non-compliant with seasonal influenza vaccination or have a medical contraindication to influenza vaccinations must comply with all other infection control risk reduction strategies as directed while working in a Category A position.
SESLHD is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. This will help ensure our employees, our patients and their carers, feel supported. We encourage people from different backgrounds to apply.
Support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates
We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates and we have an Aboriginal Employment Consultant that can provide support. If you have any questions or would like guidance on the recruitment process, please contact the SESLHD Aboriginal Employment Team via email to: SESLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au
Selection Criteria:
- Completion of clinical and academic requirements of the second year of Bachelor of Midwifery, and currently enrolled in the programme with clinical placement at the Royal Hospital for Women.
- Understanding of Women Centred Care and Family Centred Care.
- Ability to work as a team member of a multidisciplinary team.
- Excellent written, verbal and communication skills.
- Demonstrate a clear understanding of the BFHI principles.
- Ability to work within the scope of practice of an AIM.
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards
2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Meg O'Neill on meg.oneill@health.nsw.gov.au
Applications Close: 01 December 2024
