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!

Employment Type: Permanent Full and Part Time Opportunities
Position Classification: Registered Midwife
Remuneration: $35.33 - $49.60 Per Hour + 11.5% Super + Salary Packaging
Hours Per Week: 24
Requisition ID: REQ520349
Applications Close: Monday, 14th October 2024 - Applications will be processed on an ongoing basis

About the role:

In this role, whether you are a newly graduated or experienced Midwife will find an incredibly supportive and nurturing environment where your skills and knowledge will continue to grow. You’ll gain hands-on experience across the full spectrum of maternity care, from Antenatal through to Intrapartum and Postnatal care, with the added opportunity to develop valuable nursery experience.

You will also play a vital role in partnering with our local Aboriginal community, working alongside the Aboriginal Midwifery Service (AMOS) and supporting key community initiatives. Additionally, you’ll collaborate with the Maternal Foetal Specialist Clinic from John Hunter Hospital, which provides crucial care for women with high-risk pregnancies during their monthly visits to Moree—an initiative that has significantly improved health outcomes.

This role will allow you to work to your full scope of practice with the backing of comprehensive safety systems that promote safe, effective decision-making. If you’re passionate about making a meaningful impact, this is a unique opportunity to join a dedicated, professional team that puts patient care at the heart of everything they do.

Where you'll be working:

At Moree, you’ll be joining a close-knit, dedicated maternity unit known for its holistic, contemporary, and women-centred care. The team is supported by two highly respected female GP Obstetricians and offers a unique shared care antenatal program in collaboration with local GPs and Obstetricians. This collaborative model allows our midwives to form strong, trusting relationships with each woman and her family, ensuring personalised, compassionate care throughout their journey.

You’ll be working alongside a professional team that thrives under supportive leadership, with a strong focus on continuous professional development. We’re particularly proud of our outstanding achievements, including maintaining one of the lowest epidural rates in the state.

About you:

• You are a compassionate midwife, deeply committed to providing women-centred care. Moree’s maternity unit is the ideal place for you to thrive, working collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver holistic, contemporary care.
• Your adaptability and strong time management skills will be key in meeting the diverse needs of our patients.
• You bring confidence and a clear understanding of when to escalate care, ensuring that every woman receives the highest standard of support.
• Here, your skills and passion will be both valued and nurtured, allowing you to make a meaningful impact on the lives of women and their families.

Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme

As a Midwife you may be eligible for one of the two Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme offers below (eligibility criteria for each apply)

Midwifery Sign-on Bonus

A $20,000 lump sum sign-on bonus for midwives moving from work in an NSW MM1 and MM2 location to work in an NSW MM3 to MM7 location, or midwives moving from interstate to work in an NSW MM3 to MM7 location (proof of relocation must be provided)*.

Please refer to eligibility criteria and further information via the following link: https://bit.ly/4eOv0N5

You may be eligible for other incentives and benefits under the Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme after your first 12 months of service including a retention incentive of up to $10,000 per annum (pro-rata for part-time employees).

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

OR

This vacancy may be eligible for an Attraction and Relocation package that includes the following*:  

• Attraction incentive of up to $10,000 for the first 12-months 
• Retention incentive of up to $10,000 thereafter annually 

Attraction and Retention incentives will be paid as a Rural and Regional fortnightly allowance on top of your base salary + 11.5% superannuation. 

Please refer to eligibility criteria and further information via the following link: Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme - Imagine Rural (nsw.gov.au)

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

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.

More benefits we can offer you:

• Support provided by our experienced Clinical Midwifery Educator and Clinical Midwifery Consultant
• Opportunity to assist in running clinics and parenting classes
• Two week supernumerary shifts
• ADO's each month (for full time employees)
• 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
• 6 weeks annual leave (for eligible full time nurses)
• Superannuation contributions
• Salary packaging options
• Fitness Passport
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
• Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals

Requirements:

• Current registration as a Registered Midwife with AHPRA.
• ANMAC assessment for ANZSCO code 254111 

Additional information:

• This role is accepting overseas candidates with AHPRA and ANMAC assessment for ANZSCO code 254111 
• If you are currently employed with HNE Health in a position of the same grade, you may not need to submit an online application to be considered. Please contact the hiring manager to discuss your options first.
• To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if the candidate holds an appropriate visa, in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
• Casual opportunities may be available for recommended applicants
• An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies. 

Need more information? 
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For role related queries or questions contact Mellisa Counsell on Mellisa.Counsell@health.nsw.gov.au

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Information for Applicants:

Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2

Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp.

This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.

HNE Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.

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