Assistants in Midwifery

$50, 336.67 - $55, 225.8 p/r + 11.5% super + salary packaging **|** Casual **|** Yuin Country, Shoalhaven Hospital **|** REQ507775 **|** Close date: 29th September 2024

**Where you'll be working**

Located on the South Coast of New South Wales in the picturesque region of Shoalhaven, Shoalhaven Hospital offers a dynamic and supportive work environment amongst a beautiful landscape that encourages a healthy work-life balance. The Hospital has a strong commitment to innovation in patient care, ISLHD’s CORE Values (collaboration, openness, respect and empowerment), and supporting the training of nursing, medical and allied health staff through connections with the University of Wollongong and other hospitals within the District.

With a significant redevelopment of Shoalhaven Hospital currently underway, and a strong focus on career development, there has never been a better time to join our progressive and growing team.

**What you'll be doing**

The AIM will consistently demonstrate the CORE values, of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment. The AIM will use their interpersonal skills and both written and verbal communication skills to collaborate with the multidisciplinary team.

Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District is committed to equal employment opportunity and embraces diversity and inclusion within its workforce. As such, people from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. This includes but is not limited to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, People with Disability, Women and People from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse backgrounds.

**Talent Pool**

Applicants holding temporary visas with working rights may be considered for a temporary appointment up to the expiry date of their visa. However, this option is only available when no suitable applicant for a permanent appointment is identified.

A National Police Check (criminal history record check) is a requirement for all new appointments to NSW Health and will be undertaken on preferred applicants, with the informed consent of the applicant.

This role is a Category A role. Preferred applicants will be reviewed for compliance and required to maintain compliance with the screening, assessment and vaccination requirements, relevant to your position, as outlined in NSW Health policy directive on Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases.

For positions designated as child-related employment, or positions that may result in proximity to children, you will be required to obtain a Working with Children clearance number from the Office of the Children’s Guardian.

Please note that a volunteer WWCC (which is free) cannot be used for paid employment.

**Selection Criteria**:

- Proof of current and ongoing enrollment in a Bachelor of Midwifery degree, with successful completion of first year equivalent academic program requirements.
- Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Understanding of Women-Centred Care and Family-Centred Care
- Ability to work effectively in a casual pool role, including flexibility to work various shifts, weekends, and public holidays as needed.

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