DescriptionEmployment Type: Permanent, Full Time and Part TimeClassification: Registered Midwife Level 2 (P22460, several)Salary: $109,637 - $115,894 (Plus 11.5% Super)Location: Centenary Hospital for Women and ChildrenSection: Continuity ProgrammeClosing Date: 3 January 2025
What can we offer you:City living without the traffic – click here to see why you should live in Canberra.Competitive pay rates and excellent working conditions within a tertiary hospital.Salary Packaging with many options that provide full fringe benefits tax concessions.Flexible working conditions.Reimbursement of relocation expenses for interstate candidates (subject to review and approval).To find out more on what a career at CHS can give you, the benefits of working with us and why Canberra is Australia's happiest city click here: Benefits of working with us - Canberra Health Services (act.gov.au)
About the Role:We are seeking suitably qualified and experienced Registered Midwives Level 2 to join our Centenary Midwifery program (CMP), the Midwifery Group Practice at the Centenary Hospital for Women and Children. Part-time (minimum of 0.84FTE) and full-time positions are available, and 0.5 FTE job share can be considered.
Permanent positions are available to successful applicants and Canberra Health Services offers an attractive relocation package for both international and interstate candidates.
Our Level 2 midwives have a minimum of 4 years clinical experience as a midwife, ideally across the pregnancy, birthing and post natal continuum. An individualised support and guidance plan will be developed to enable our Level 2 midwives to work to their full scope of practice, including: suturing competency (if not already achieved), homebirth facilitation, mentorship of junior midwives, quality improvement initiatives and the full range of clinical and communication skills expected of a CMP Level 2 midwife.
CHWC is a level 6 tertiary centre providing specialised maternity, neonatology and paediatric services for the ACT and surrounding regional areas to approximately 3800 women per year. CHWC is a part of the wider Canberra Health Services which includes Canberra Hospital, North Canberra Hospital, and the University of Canberra Hospital.
The Centenary Midwifery programme encompasses both low and all-risk models of midwifery care. Depending on eligibility, women can choose to birth in the birthing suite, birth centre or their own home.
Our midwives provide holistic and expert care throughout the pregnancy and birth continuum to a capped caseload of women each year and are subject to an additional 40% loading within an annualised salary agreement. Our midwives accrue 7 weeks of annual leave each year.
Reporting to the Clinical Midwifery Manager (CMM), the level 2 Registered Midwife is responsible for providing evidence based, safe and effective midwifery care to women as an accountable primary midwife, supported by an exceptional midwifery team. The programme has a collaborative working arrangement with our obstetric colleagues and our clinical decisions are guided by the ACM National Midwifery Guidelines for consultation and referral, local policies and guidelines and clinical judgement.
We have capacity to accept several midwives who would like to experience the life of a continuity midwife with or without making a permanent commitment. Positions start from 0.5 and flexible working arrangements can be considered. A minimum of a 12 month commitment is required.
For more information regarding the position duties click here for the Position Description.
Please note prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to:Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check.Comply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy.Participate in a full rotating roster mornings, evening and night duty, including weekends and public holidays.To Apply:Please apply online by submitting a copy of your CV along with a 2-page cover letter or pitch, responding to the Selection Criteria, listed in the Position Description.
***Please note applications submitted via an agency will not be accepted for this position*** Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focussed on the delivery of high quality, effective, person-centred care. It provides acute, sub-acute, primary and community-based health services, to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and surrounding region. More information can be found on the CHS website.
Our Vision: creating exceptional health care togetherOur Role: to be a health service that is trusted by our communityOur Values: Reliable, Progressive, Respectful and Kind
CHS is committed to workforce diversity and to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from all diversity groups. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people who identify as LGBTQIA+ are particularly encouraged to apply.
If you would like further information regarding this opportunity, please contact Helen Stephenson on or Job: Registered Nurses & MidwivesSalary Range: 107,066.00 - 113,261.00Contact Name: Helen StephensonContact Email: Closing Date: 03/Jan/2025, 6:59:00 AM
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