Registered Midwife (504551) - Transition to Practice Midwifery ProgramDepartment of Health
Hospitals & Primary Care - Hospitals Nth
Launceston General Hospital
Applications must be submitted by Friday 27 September, 2024 11:55 PM AEST
Award/Classification:Nurses and Midwives (Tasmanian State Service) Award, Registered Nurse, Grade 3-4
$75,902 to $102,908 per annum
Employment type:Part Time
Region:North
Location:LGH Charles Street, Launceston
The Launceston General Hospital Maternity Unit invites applications for our well-supported and comprehensive TtP Midwifery Program.
LGH Maternity Unit Transition to Practice Midwifery Program: We support newly graduated Midwives to consolidate their midwifery training across all areas of maternity including antenatal, birth suite, and postnatal.We are looking for midwives who are passionate about providing women-centred care based on best practice principles.We provide Professional Development Days, including practical skills sessions focused on new graduate learning needs.The Launceston General Hospital (LGH) is the major referral hospital in Northern Tasmania.As a Registered Midwife, you will be part of the team that delivers approximately 1,600 newborn babies each year. With a 6 bed Labour Ward, 30 bed Maternity Unit, and 9 bed Special Care Unit, your work will be fast-paced and very rewarding.The role: The Registered Midwife:
Strengthens health outcomes through the provision of safe, quality, clinically appropriate midwifery care in partnership with women, their families, and other health professionals.Details of Appointments: Fixed term, part-time, shift-worker (fully rotational) position working 48 hours per fortnight, commencing from 5 January 2025 until 5 July 2025. Notwithstanding, hours may be negotiated with the successful applicant.
Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or fixed term full time, part time, and casual vacancies. Salary: $75,902 - $102,908 per annum (pro rata). Our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
You'll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.
Access to the Grade 4 salary range $96,558 - $102,908 is subject to successful application for progression to Grade 4.Salary range is in accordance with Nurses and Midwives (Tasmanian State Service) Agreement 2023 and Nurses and Midwives (Tasmanian State Service) Interim Agreement 2013.Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria: Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Midwife.Current Working with Children Registration.The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this job is to satisfy a pre-employment check before taking up the appointment, on promotion, or transfer. The following checks are to be conducted:
Conviction checks in the following areas:crimes of violencesex-related offencesserious drug offencescrimes involving dishonestyDisciplinary action in previous employment check.How to Apply: Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen. This ensures important questions about you are answered.
You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application outlining your experience, skills, and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties.
Please note: We do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.All attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.Referee details are submitted as part of the online application so make sure you have the contact details of two referees before applying.Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents: We encourage you to review the Applicant Guide and Statement of Duties prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process, and selection criteria.
Jenny Pople
Position: Nurse Unit Manager Maternity Ward 4O/4B
Phone: (03) 6777 8948
E-mail: ******
The email account you provide when submitting job applications will be used in correspondence to you. It is important that this is kept up to date and monitored regularly.
The Department of Health values workforce diversity and recognises the value each person offers which is shaped by their unique characteristics, background, experiences, knowledge, skills, values, and perspectives. The core purpose guiding the way in which we work across the Department of Health is to CARE for the health and wellbeing of all in Tasmania through our Values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. We are united by our shared purpose and model our CARE Values through our interactions with one another, our patients, our clients, and the Tasmanian community.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
