Clinical Midwife

Overview

Living and working in the Midwest

WA Country Health Service - Nursing and midwifery careers

This is a Recruitment Pool for a Permanent or Fixed Time appointment at various hours per fortnight, with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency.

An opportunity exists for a talented and enthusiastic Midwife to join the caseload Midwifery Group Practice model of care in collaboration with local Obstetric team – Geraldton Health Campus – Midwest.

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Responsibilities

The primary responsibility of the Midwife is to provide continuity of midwifery carer within a caseload midwifery led model in collaboration with local Obstetric teams, throughout the continuum of pregnancy, labour, birth and the postnatal period. The midwife works within a group practice and provides antenatal and postnatal support and backup for the woman in the community or in the hospital. The emphasis is on the provision of safe, effective care in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team. Within the midwifery group practice the woman and her family is central to the care and provided in a culturally appropriate manner.

Qualifications / Selection Criteria

• Minimum 3 years demonstrated post-registration experience and commitment working in midwifery led, women-centred models of care, with advanced skills across the continuum of care.
• Knowledge of, and demonstrated practice within the boundary of, the latest ANMC Competency Standards for Midwives and the ACM National Midwifery Guidelines for Consultation and Referral.
• Effective communication and interpretation skills, including the demonstrated ability to facilitate information sharing between colleagues, women and their families.
• Ability to work as a member of a multidisciplinary health care team.
• A commitment to quality improvement activities, customer service and clinical governance within the health care sector.
• Current knowledge of legislative and regulatory requirements in the areas of Equal Opportunity, Disability Services and Work Health and Safety, and how these impact on employment, people management and service delivery.

Selection Criteria: Please see the attached Job Description Form.

What We Offer / Benefits

In addition to the great salary our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits:

• Salary in accordance with the WACHS Midwifery Annualised Salary Agreement
• Location based allowances
• Relocation allowance (For further information refer to Relocation incentive attachments)
• Paid study Leave assistance – regional specific as per EBA
• Generous salary packaging benefits:
  • Up to $9010 on a range of benefits such as mortgage, your rent or other everyday living expenses
  • Up to $2650 on meal entertainment, holiday accommodation and venue hire
  • Access to novated leasing to use pre-tax dollars for a car and expenses
• Flexible working and leave arrangements
• Professional Development opportunities
• 12% Superannuation Guarantee
• WACHS supports flexible working practices and consideration will be given to flexible work/roster options, where operationally appropriate.
• As a WA Country Health Service employee you're entitled to discounts across some private health care funds. Please see attached flyer for further details.

Area Profile

The WA Country Health Service (WACHS) Midwest health region of Western Australia covers more than 470,000 square kilometres, nearly one fifth of the State, with its population concentrated along the coast. The region is located in the northern middle section of Western Australia and incorporates three health districts - Gascoyne, Geraldton, Midwest and Murchison, is recognised for its unique natural environment and is a culturally diverse region with Aboriginal people representing 13% of the overall population.

Eligibility to Apply

To be eligible for appointment, applicants must have a valid working visa (for fixed term appointments) or be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or have a visa to live and work indefinitely in Australia (for permanent appointments).

How to Apply

Applicants are requested to apply online http://www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au/

Please provide the following information as part of your application:

• A detailed CV that clearly shows your experience relevant to this role
• A cover letter outlining their suitability for this position
• A 2-3 page maximum document addressing the selection criteria listed on the Job Description Form (JDF)
• The names and contact details of two (2) professional referees - preferable for one to be your current/recent supervisor or manager.

If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours

Other Conditions

WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. Referees may also be asked to comment on an applicant's integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour.

Please note this recruitment process requires completion of satisfactory Pre-Employment Health Assessment (PEHA). Any offer of employment with WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is conditional on satisfactory PEHA to ensure you are able to perform the inherent requirements of the position. An unsatisfactory PEHA will result in the offer of employment being withdrawn. Please see the attached WACHS PEHA Policy for further information.

This vacancy is subject to a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check. For further information please refer to the WWC website at: https://workingwithchildren.wa.gov.au

Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm will not be accepted.

Late or email applications will not be considered.

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce where every employee feels valued and empowered. We believe that a diverse team brings unique perspectives and drives innovation to meet our community's needs. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and experiences to join us in shaping a more equitable future and as a measure to achieve equality, under sections 51, 66R and 66ZP of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984, encourage applications from people living with a disability, Aboriginal people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, women and youth (24 years of age and under).

WA Health is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.

WA Health supports flexible working practices within the context of a quality health service. WA Health is committed to a smoke free environment across all buildings, grounds and vehicles.

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