Base hourly rate $54.18, fixed term contract for 12 months 37.5 Hour working week, Monday to Friday 8.30am to 4.45pm 11.5% Superannuation $13,000 Housing Allowance pro rata $1,000 Electricity Allowance (Oct-Feb) About Mawarnkarra Health Service (MHS) Mawarnkarra (MHS) is the largest primary health care provider providing direct services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples living in the Roebourne area. MHS provides the families of Roebourne with a fully functional and accredited Clinic that treats approximately 3,000 people per year.
Delivering quality medical services to improve the physical, spiritual, cultural, social and emotional wellbeing for families. MHS aspires to be a strong, sustainable and recognised health service that builds healthier communities and positive change for our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families and those who call Roebourne home.
MHS is looking for people who want to make a real difference in the health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families.
Mawarnkarra Health Service is a community controlled Aboriginal health service providing access to and delivering quality medical services to improve the physical, spiritual, cultural social and emotional well- being of the families of the Roebourne area which is situated within the city of Karratha.
The Pilbara is home to several beautiful beaches with opportunities for diving and snorkelling. Within just a few hours' drive are the world heritage listed sites of Karijini National Park. There are regular community events such as the Dampier Markets, horse racing and the recent development of the Karratha Art's Precinct has opened the region up to more artistic pursuits including exhibitions, dance and theatre performances.
The Position The role of the Midwife is to improve health outcomes for Aboriginal people through the provision of culturally sensitive care to women, their partners / family and babies. The Child and Maternal Health service relies on a partnership between WA Health, maternity and community based services and Mawarnkarra.
The Midwife promotes access to midwifery services, provides midwifery services and pre and post-natal care for a period of time appropriate to the circumstances but at least to 6 weeks of age (in accordance with AHPRA registration for midwifery requirements).
DUTIES
Midwifery services:
Provide comprehensive, safe and effective evidence based nursing and midwifery care. Provide education and support to clients during pregnancy with the aim of reducing risk factors during pregnancy, including a focus on: Reduced rates of prematurity in Aboriginal babies Increase the access to antenatal care before 13 weeks Reduced peri natal mortality Reduced poor behaviours (like smoking and drinking) in pregnancy Reduce low birth weight Increase the proportion of breastfed babies Provide a high level of clinical monitoring to pregnant women and refer to medical services as indicated. Promote breastfeeding and provide support on same. Provide antenatal care including booking in, assisting with client support, referrals, discharge arrangements and follow up care. Provide antenatal education to both mother, partner and broader involved family. Undertake group education that supports the promotion of a health pregnancy and healthy child Engage client with services such as Mental Health and Drug and Alcohol, plus other services provided by Mawarnkarra such as the clinic. Identifying clients at risk of antenatal and postnatal depression and referring appropriately Assist with client referrals and attendance to other service providers. Build positive relationships with Aboriginal Community organisations. Provide postnatal care to at least six weeks and longer where appropriate. Facilitate the transition of clients to Child and Family Health Services. Family planning advice and education. Promote strong linkages on transitioning from antenatal visits to child health visits with mothers, partner and broader family. Work in collaboration with WACHS to coordinate monthly obstetric clinics to ensure appropriate specialist intervention and sharing of relevant information. Coordinating 6 week postnatal checks for review with MHS doctors. Coordinating 28 week antenatal appointments to ensure GP review for completion of 28 week pregnancy management plan. Other Clinical Duties:
Promotion and clinical activities related to Women's Health Iron infusions Cervical screening Administration of vaccines as appropriate in pregnancy Program implementation and management:
Work alongside the Clinical Manager and Business Development Manager (BDM) to ensure a clear understanding of Mawarnkarra key performance indicators relevant to the position. Undertake and improve activities that support these indicators. Understand how the program integrates with the overall strategic direction of MHS and work with Clinical Manager to implement any new program initiatives as they arise. Achieve the key performance indicators (as relevant and applicable to the position) for the Child and Maternal Health program. Working with the BDM and Clinical Manager to ensure correct recording and clarity with the patient management system. Work with the Clinical Manager in facilitating the education of staff on issues relevant to the health of midwifery clients. Attend meetings with or on behalf of the Clinical Manager and provide expert input into the various working groups and program management groups. Promote cooperative and collaborative working relationships with other health service providers in the area. Reporting and health data responsibilities:
Maintain accurate clinical documentation at all times. Ensure that data is at all times accurate, complete and up to date. Quality improvement activities:
Take an active role in continual quality improvement in the delivery of client services. Ensure all standards are maintained consistent with evidence based best practice standards as applicable to the role of Midwife. Undertake quality improvement activities and utilisation of supporting systems (such as process mapping and document records system). Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply. You will require:
Consent to undergo a Working with Children Check and a National Police Certificate. Employment is conditional pending the outcome of these checks. Current AHPRA Registration Current Drivers Licence Current CPR Certification COVID-19 Vaccinated. (triple vax as per WA Government mandate for all health care workers) All employees are subject to regular random drug and alcohol testing. All employees are subject to regular and random drug and alcohol testing Applications Please address the Skills and Experience in your cover letter. Applications without a cover letter will not be accepted.
MHS may commence appointment proceedings immediately, appoint by invitation or make no appointment at all. This opportunity is only open to candidates with the right to work in Australia.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply. Your application will include the following questions:
Which of the following statements best describes your Covid-19 vaccination status?
Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
Do you have a current Police Check (National Police Certificate) for employment?
How many years' experience do you have as a midwife?
Are you currently registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)?
Do you have a current Working With Children (WWC) Check?
Have you completed a qualification in nursing?
How much notice are you required to give your current employer?
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