Add expected salary to your profile for insights.This position qualifies for a Recruitment Incentive Package up to the value of $10,000 (pro-rata part-time / temporary positions less than 18 months), and a reoccurring Annual Retention Bonus valued up to $10,000 (pro-rata part time), under the NSW Health Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme.This scheme recognises the role key health workers play in enabling the delivery of rural and remote health services and aims to provide incentives over and above award entitlements to attract and retain staff in these areas.To recognise ongoing service in this role, once the successful candidate has served a qualifying period, they will become entitled to a reoccurring Annual Retention Bonus valued up to $10,000 (as taxable income).Employment Type : Permanent Part TimePosition Classification : Clinical Midwife Specialist Grade 2Remuneration : $57.11- $58.98 per hour + SuperHours Per Week : 32Requisition ID : REQ543633Location : Buronga NSWAre you looking for a meaningful career path and want to make a real difference to the health outcomes in rural and remote communities?Great opportunity to join a supportive team and make a real difference to the women we serve in our communities.Grow your career with us with training on offer to support your learning.Opportunity to live and work in one of Australia's biggest food and wine bowls.The Clinical Midwifery Specialist (Grade 2) delivers safe, equitable, informed, culturally acceptable and evidence-based midwifery care in the community and leads the development of specialist clinical midwifery practice and service delivery to provide women-centred care to women and their babies.Provides primary antenatal and postnatal care in the community.Works in partnership with Aboriginal Health Worker / Practitioners to implement the NSW Aboriginal Maternal Infant Health Strategy.Works collaboratively and communicates effectively with women, their families, other midwives, nurses, and other health professionals.What is on offerSalary packaging (pay less tax!)
and enjoy up to $9k for living expenses + $2.6k for meals and entertainment, includes Remote Area Housing Benefit, Relocation Package, Novated Leasing and more.Fitness Passport.Support through advanced education & training.A comfortable and affordable country lifestyle that supports balance & wellbeing.About the Far West LHDThe Far West Local Health District is 15 LHDs under NSW Health, providing high-quality public health services to the communities in far west NSW.
Our vision is to create excellence in rural and remote healthcare.Key to our success, of course, is our people.
Our workforce is inclusive and diverse.
We employ well over 800 clinicians and support staff across our 9 health facilities in Broken Hill, Balranald, Dareton (Buronga), Ivanhoe, Menindee, Tibooburra, Wentworth, White Cliffs and Wilcannia.In the Far West LHD, we are working together to make a real difference to the health outcomes for our communities.
We encourage you to consider joining our friendly team for a meaningful and rewarding career in rural and remote healthcare.How to ApplyTo be considered for this position, please ensure you address the selection criteria in the application as thoroughly as possible.Designated as specifically a female position under section 31 in the Anti – designation Act.Registered as a Midwife with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency, with at least three years clinical experience and relevant post-graduate (or working towards) qualifications related to maternity care including the provision of antenatal and postnatal care and relevant assessments and skills.Demonstrated understanding and knowledge of social determinants of health issues affecting Aboriginal people.Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the principles of primary health care and how they relate to maternal and infant health.Ability to work effectively in a community-based setting with women, parents, carers, families and other service providers, and ability to respond effectively to clients who may be challenging to engage.Currently possess or able to obtain within 3 months of commencing employment, authorisation as an immunisation provider in New South Wales.Information Technology skills related to eMR and maternity databases (e.g.
eMaternity or BOS, CHOC / Powerchart), Microsoft Office and email.Current and unrestricted driver's licence and ability to independently drive on country roads.Stepping UpThe Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help Aboriginal job applicants apply for positions within NSW Health.
If you are an Aboriginal person and wish to obtain more information about applying for a role with us, please visit :Empower, listen and act togetherTogether, we can make a positive difference in the lives of all children, young people and families within our community to keep them safe from harm and to empower children's voices.At Far West Local Health District, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don't just accept differences, but we honour and support it.
Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply.
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