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Registered Midwife - Midwifery Group Practice (528495)The Registered Midwife - Midwifery Group Practice (MGP) strengthens health outcomes through the provision of safe quality, clinically appropriate midwifery care in partnership with women, their families and other health professionals.
Award/Classification: Nurses and Midwives (Tasmanian State Service) Award, Registered Nurse, Grade 3 – 4Salary: $78,179 to $105,995 pro rata, per annumEmployment type: Multiple FTE — F/T & P/T positionsRegion: North WestLocation: 23 Brickport Road, BurnieLiving and working in the best place on earth Tired of big cities?
How about a walk along the beach just before work?
Consider moving to North West Tasmania to experience wonderful beaches, mountains, world heritage listed national parks, hinterland villages, great food, wine and more.
Living in Tasmania you will experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, world-renowned food and wine, wild and beautiful landscapes, a relaxed island lifestyle, and a fascinating history.
Comparatively, lifestyle with fantastic properties in idyllic locations at a fraction of the cost compared to Australia's capital cities.
Traffic jam is not a common term in North West Tasmania and you will have a great work-life balance.
The Department of Health Tasmania oversees various hospitals across the state, including the Royal Hobart Hospital, Launceston General Hospital, Northwest Regional Hospital, and Mersey Community Hospital, as well as district hospitals and ambulance services.
Additionally, it provides community health, mental health, and primary healthcare services to the Tasmanian community through more than 300 sites.
Tasmania, Australia's only island state, offers unparalleled natural beauty and a luxurious lifestyle.
Pursuing your health career in Tasmania's public health system means building strong connections with colleagues and patients.
It also means embracing a lifestyle where you can enjoy extraordinary experiences outside of work while making a significant impact on the community during work.
The Team: The North West Maternity Services (NWMS) is primarily located at the North West Regional Hospital, with satellite and community-based services delivered across Mersey Community Hospital (MCH), King Island District Hospital, Smithton District Hospital and West Coast District Hospital.
Our service covers the full scope of maternity care including antenatal clinics, parenting education classes, pregnancy and postnatal assessment services, a 4 bed birthing suite, 20 bed inpatient ward, 8 bed special care nursery and extended care midwifery services for women when they discharge home after birth.
We also offer women dedicated lactation services as well as connections through our allied health colleagues for social work, women's health physio and diabetes services and perinatal mental health.
The Role: Our Midwifery Group Practice (MGP) contemporary care model is based on providing continuity of care, where an assigned midwife will provide primary care of their client throughout pregnancy, birth and postnatal recovery.
The MGP team strengthens health outcomes through the provision of safe, quality, clinically appropriate care in partnership with women, their families and other health professionals.
Our ideal candidate will:
have a women-centred approach to Midwifery CareFoster collaboration and teamworkBe committed to excellence in practiceEmbrace and contribute to a learning cultureNote: Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
Details of appointment: Multiple Permanent full-time and part-time, shift worker position, working up to 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as you can join our team.
*notwithstanding hours to 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 similar full-time, part-time, and casual vacancies.
Salary: $78,179 — $105,995 per annum (Pro rata).
Our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
Salary range is in accordance with Nurses and Midwives (Tasmania State Service) Agreement 2023.Access to the Grade 4 salary range $99,455 - $105,995 is subject to successful application for progression to Grade 4.
In addition, the following allowances calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available:
Post Graduate Allowance of up to 10% based on qualification typeSalary Packaging: 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.
Benefits available to eligible candidates: Payment of $15,000 staged over three years is available for Nurses and Midwives who move to Tasmania from interstate and remain employed full time for three years or more, on top of relocation allowance already available.Travel and relocation assistance support available up to $15,000 for eligible appointees from overseas, and up to $10,000 for appointees from interstate.Professional development and accelerated pathways.A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family.Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:
Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered MidwifeApplicants should note the following criteria are desirable:
Note: Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.
Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.
You will be prompted to complete a 1 – 2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties.
A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.
For more information: Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.
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