Clinical Midwife

4 days ago , from Western Australia Government
The closing date to submit applications to this vacancy has been extended. Opportunities are abundant in the Kimberley!
An opportunity exists for talented and enthusiastic Clinical Midwife to join the Team in Broome for a fixed term or permanent position on a part time basis. If you are currently an Endorsed Midwife, we would also encourage you to apply for this role.
Great benefits including location allowance, annual travel allowance and an additional week annual leave
Generous Salary Packaging BenefitsThe Country Nursing & Midwifery Incentive ProgramAs a WA Country Health Service employee, you're entitled to discounts across some private health care funds. Please see attached flyer for further details.To be successful, you will have...
Demonstrated commitment in the application of Primary Health Care Principles to community based midwifery practice with knowledge and understanding of the cultural and social challenges relating to Aboriginal and Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) communities in rural/regional areas.Demonstrated ability to provide evidence based contemporary antenatal, postnatal care and parenting support within a multidisciplinary and interagency team.Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.Current C Class driver's licence.Position Profile:
The Clinical Midwife is responsible for providing a high level of community-based maternity care to achieve the optimum state of health for individuals, families and communities. Provides effective and efficient preventive and early intervention programs to individuals and groups focusing on the social determinants of health.
What we offer
In addition to the great salary eligible employees may enjoy an amazing range of benefits:
Location based allowances including:additional North West paid leaveDistrict Allowance - regional specificAir-conditioning subsidy allowance.Paid study Leave assistance – regional specific as per EBAUp to $9010 on a range of benefits such as mortgage, your rent or other everyday living expensesUp to $2650 on meal entertainment, holiday accommodation and venue hireAccess to novated leasing to use pre-tax dollars for a car and expensesPlus, Additional Remote Area Specific Benefits.Flexible working and leave arrangementsProfessional Development opportunitiesContinuous learning opportunitiesWACHS supports flexible working practices and consideration will be given to flexible work/roster options, where operationally appropriate.The Country Nursing & Midwifery incentive program is available to new and existing nurses and midwives - across a broad range of patient-facing roles - on fixed term or permanent contracts at 76 select locations. Eligible nurses and midwives can receive between $5,000 and $17,000 in support over 12 months (WA Country Health Service - Country Nursing and Midwifery Incentive Program).
Area Profile
WACHS Kimberley is the most northern health region of WACHS. The Kimberley region has approximately 200 Aboriginal communities, over 34 different Aboriginal language groups and 45 percent of the population are Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people. WACHS Kimberley consists of six hospitals, an inpatient mental health unit, three Community Directorates and a Corporate Office. WACHS Kimberley provides hospital, community health, public health, remote area health, community aged care, and mental health services across the region through a dedicated team of medical, nursing, Aboriginal health, allied health, and support staff.
Want to know more about this role?
We encourage you to contact Sally Clark 08 9194 2***.
Eligibility to Apply: Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positions in the public sector.


Please provide the following information as part of your application:
A detailed CV that clearly shows your experience relevant to this roleA cover letter outlining their suitability for this positionA 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.Selection Criteria: Please see the attached Job Description Form
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Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, it may also be used to fill other "similar" vacancies throughout the health service. In addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised vacancy, then the next most suitable applicant may also be selected from this process. Both of these options remain valid for a period of twelve (12) months from whenthe authorised delegate endorses the recruitment decision.
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.
WA Health is committed to eliminating all formsof discrimination in the provision of our service. We embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginaland Torres Strait Islander peoples, peoplefrom culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.
WA Health is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of WA Health's Aboriginal Workforce Policy. As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position. Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply.
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 supports flexible working practices within the context of aquality health service. WA Health is committed to a smoke free environment across all buildings, grounds and vehicles.
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