Are you looking for an exciting career opportunity in the beautiful South West Region of Western Australia?
We have Clinical Midwife opportunities in Bunbury, Collie, Margaret River, Manjimup and Bridgetown Midwifery Group Practices.
In the South West you can enjoy fantastic beaches, beautiful vineyards, forests, caves and more, all within a short drive from Bunbury and Busselton.
The WA Country Health Service South West offers a variety of models of care.
Midwifery Group Practice allows you to practice autonomously in a continuity of care caseload model.
If you wish to work to the full scope of your midwifery skills, then the maternity services provided in the South West are the place to be.
Depending on site, our services provide continuity of care across the continuum of pregnancy.
This includes antenatal care and clinics from 12-14 weeks, intrapartum care either in the hospital or homebirth (Bunbury MGP only), postnatal care in the hospital or at home, Obstetric clinics, lactation consultant services, antenatal classes and a level 2 nursing at Bunbury.
Come join the exciting hospital maternity services of the South West!
Bunbury Regional Hospital is the regional resource centre and the busiest regional maternity site in Western Australia, having over 1000 births per year.
It also provides support to the 5 other birthing sites.
MGP model of care services exist within Bunbury, Margaret River, Collie, Bridgetown, and Manjimup (Warren).
The South-West maternity services have a true team approach, working closely across hospitals to ensure we provide comprehensive women-focused care.
This is a Recruitment Pool for suitably qualified Clinical Midwives covering: Permanent - Full Time Permanent - Part Time Fixed Term - Full Time Fixed Term - Part Time Casual appointments, with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency.
The Following Should Be Noted: The panel will monitor this recruitment pool for applications and will assess on a regular basis.
Interviews may not be conducted as part of the process however applicants may be contacted to provide additional information.
Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments may be made when similar vacancies occur.
Appointments may be made from this pool until 31/12/2024.
International applicants with suitable experience and qualifications are encouraged to apply and must include a copy of their AHPRA registration and current Visa with their application documents.
Position Profile: WACHS - South West is seeking to establish a pool of dynamic and skilled Midwives for upcoming Clinical Midwife appointments.
In this role you will provide continuity of midwifery care within a caseload midwifery led model throughout the continuum of pregnancy, labour, birth, and the postnatal period.
You will work within a group practice and provide 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 are central to the care and provided in a culturally appropriate manner.
Why working for us: In addition to the great salary, our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits: 11% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice.
As a WA Country Health Service employee, you're entitled to discounts across some private health care funds.
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.
Professional Development Opportunities and Study Leave/assistance.
Flexible working arrangements.
Flexible leave arrangements.
Other professional and location-based allowance.
For Further Job-Related Information: We encourage you to contact Amy Gumbrell on 0436 005 881.
Application Instructions: Applicants are requested to apply online by clicking the 'Apply for Job' button and provide: A comprehensive CV and cover letter summarising your experience and professional qualifications.
A statement of no more than 2-3 pages addressing the selection criteria outlined in the attached JDF.
The names and contact details (email preferred) of two (2) recent professional referees, preferable for one to be your current supervisor or manager.
A copy of your current visa if non-resident.
These documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to applying online.
Please ensure you allow sufficient time to complete the online application process as you will be required to answer various questions and attach your documentation.
About WACHS: The WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is the largest country health system in Australia and one of the biggest in the world, providing health services to approximately half a million people, including 45,000 Aboriginal people, over a vast two and a half million square kilometre area.
The organisation comprises seven regions, with a strong network of public hospitals, health services and health centres located across rural and remote Western Australia.
Our core business is the provision of quality, accessible health services to country WA residents and visitors.
WACHS is committed to living our values.
A key focus is on Community, where we apply: Compassion, Quality, Integrity, Equity and Curiosity.
Commitment to Diversity: 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.
Eligibility to Apply: Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positions in the public sector.
Temporary sponsorship may be considered for suitable applicants with the required experience, skills and who are able to commit to working and living in a rural town.
To be eligible for a casual or fixed term appointment you must have documentary evidence of your entitlement to live and work in Australia for the period of the contract.
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.
This vacancy may be subject to a Western Australian Working with Children (WWC) Check – if essential to location of employment.
For further information please refer to the WWC website at: 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.
If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.
Lodgement is system generated.
Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm will not be accepted.
LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
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