Registered Midwife - Aboriginal Caseload Midwife
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- Registered Midwife
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- REQ473593 Requisition #
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- Apr 17, 2024 Post Date
Position Classification: Registered Midwife
Location: Nepean Hospital
Remuneration: $35.32 - $49.60 per hour
Hours Per Week: up to 38
Requisition ID: REQ473593
Applications Close: 03/05/2024
With CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment,
working with us will ensure your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed
and develop in your chosen career role.
What we can offer you (for eligible employees):
· Accrued Day Off (ADO) (for full time employees)
· Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging
· Novated Leasing
· Great education opportunities through Education Training Service which offers over 110 courses each year
· Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
· Fitness Passport
What you'll be doing:
A fabulous opportunity is now available for a Registered Midwife to join the team in Caseload Midwifery as an Aboriginal Caseload Registered Midwife. This position is available is either in a Permanent Full time or Part time role.
This imperative role will see you ensure optimal outcomes for Aboriginal women and their families within our community through promotion of best practice including the appropriate escalation of care and to work collaboratively utilising effective team communication with members of the multidisciplinary health team in the planning, implementation, assessment and evaluation of patient care.
Within this role you will act as an advocate for the specific needs of all women and their families including those from the indigenous population or other multi-cultural groups providing appropriate care to the woman undergoing specialised procedures and to maintain and promote a professional standard evidenced by ethical midwifery practice, adherence to the policies and procedures of the Nursing and Midwifery Service, NBMLHD and the appropriate legislation and statutory regulations.
Apply now to join the NBMLHD team!
An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies.
About us:
Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is a wonderful place to expand your career and grow your skills and knowledge. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, we provide a range of public health services to the Nepean and Blue Mountains and Lithgow Region.
NBMLHD: is committed to achieving a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, refugees, people of diverse genders and sexuality, and people with disability.
All NSW Health workers are required to have completed a primary course (2 doses) of a Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) approved or recognised COVID-19 vaccine (except for the Janssen COVID-19 vaccine which is approved by the TGA as a single dose primary course). New applicants must have completed the vaccination course prior to commencement with NSW Health or provide an Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) Immunisation History Statement certifying the worker cannot have any approved COVID-19 vaccines available in NSW. A NSW Health agency may require further information about the medical contraindication (including but not limited to an Immunisation Medical Exemption form – IM011 form).
Acceptable proof of vaccination is the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) Immunisation History Statement or AIR COVID-19 Digital Certificate. Booster doses are highly recommended for all health care workers who have completed the primary course of COVID-19 vaccinations.
Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified and must not exceed the duration or conditions associated with the current visa.
Selection criteria to be addressed:
- Current Registration to practice as Division 1 Registered Midwife with AHPRA and hold a Current driver's licence
- Demonstrated recent experience and clinical skill in midwifery. Current skills in Antenatal, Birthing and Postnatal care, with previous large facility midwifery experience
- Demonstrated evidence of being able to provide woman centered care
- Demonstrated commitment to professional development
- Ability to work a flexible roster, day, evening or night shift across all days of the week and on call availability
- Demonstrated effective communication skills – written and verbal
- Demonstrated ability to organise and prioritise work
- Demonstrated experience and/or understanding of working with Aboriginal families and their communities
Need more information?
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For role related queries or questions contact Samantha Moss on Samantha.Moss@health.nsw.gov.au
