Location: Carnarvon
Unit/Division: Midwest
Work Type: Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Permanent - Part Time, Casual
This is a Recruitment Pool for Permanent Full Time, Permanent Part Time, Fixed Term Full Time, Fixed Term Part Time, Casual with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency.
An opportunity exists for a talented and enthusiastic Clinical Midwife to join the Midwest team based in Carnarvon. To be successful, you will have: 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.Demonstrated effective communication and interpretation skills, including the demonstrated ability to facilitate information sharing between colleagues, women, and their families.Proven ability to work as a member of a multidisciplinary health care team.Proven 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 Occupational Safety & Health, and how these impact on employment, people management and service delivery.Position Profile: This position provides continuity of midwifery care within a caseload midwifery led model throughout the continuum of pregnancy, labour, birth, and the postnatal period.
The midwife works within a group practice and provides support and backup for the woman either at home 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.
What we offer: Location based allowances including:additional North West paid leave – if applicableDistrict Allowance - regional specificAir-conditioning subsidy allowance.Paid study Leave assistance – regional specific as per EBA.Up 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 expenses.Professional Development opportunitiesContinuous learning opportunitiesWACHS 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.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).
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 your 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 - preferably one to be your current/recent supervisor or manager.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.
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).
Lodgement is system generated.
Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm will not be accepted. LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED 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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