Do you want to be a part of a team that promotes and improves the health of its people and community?

We are seeking suitable applicants to join our Midwifery Group Practise team at King Edward Memorial Hospital. 

This is for Permanent Part Time and/or Fixed Term Part Time appointments. Fixed Term appointments will be made with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency.

What is our Midwife role?

This role provides continuity of midwifery care during the pre-antenatal, intrapartum and postpartum period as a member of a midwifery group practice within a Hospital Setting. 

Works in accordance with the ANMC Competency Standards for Midwives, the Code of Ethics and professional conduct for midwives. MGP midwives work with the multidisciplinary team to provide safe and evidence base care which is culturally sensitive and meets the needs of individual women.

While your qualifications and experience tell us part of your story, your values and attitude speak louder still. At North Metropolitan Health Service (NMHS), we aim to ensure our behaviours reflect our core values: Care, Respect, Innovation, Teamwork and Integrity.  During the selection process you will be assessed on your ability to fulfil the responsibilities of this position while upholding our values.

What we offer

This is an opportunity to work within the WNHS Midwifery Group Practice - Hospital Based Midwife Annualised Salary

NMHS supports flexible working practices and consideration will be given to flexible work options, where operationally appropriate. In addition to the great salary, our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits (North Metropolitan Health Service - Pay and Benefits) including:

• Generous salary packaging to increase take-home pay
• Professional and career development opportunities
• Diverse and inclusive culture 

Want to know more about this role?

We encourage you to contact Amelia Palfrey on 08 6458 1809 to discuss how this role aligns with your personal and career interests. 

We think you’ll like it here

Our employees like working here, and we think you will too.  Watch this video to find out what they have to say.

Ready to join our team?

All applications must be lodged online via www.jobs.wa.gov.au, so please allow enough time to complete the online application process and attach your supporting documents. If you require assistance at any stage of the application process, HSS Employee Services are available on 13 44 77 during business hours to provide immediate support.

The Job Description Form (JDF) is attached for your reference and provides further information on the role, the key responsibilities and requirements.

To help us understand your experience, motivation and suitability for the role, your application should provide following:

• A detailed Resume which sets out your qualifications, capabilities and experience relevant to the position;
• References – the names of two (2) referees. It is preferable for one of your referees to have been a recent manager and/or clinical supervisor;
• A statement addressing the essential criteria in no more than 2-3 pages (as outlined in the attached JDF

Please ensure your nominated referees are available to provide references promptly when requested, as you may be deemed unsuitable for this vacancy if we cannot obtain timely references.

Eligibility: To be suitable for this vacancy you must have documentary evidence of your entitlement to live and work in Australia.

This position requires a current Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check. Prior to appointment to the role, you will need to show proof you hold a current WA WWCC. For further information please refer to the WWC website at:

https://workingwithchildren.wa.gov.au.

WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake a criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process, and a pre-employment health assessment. We may ask referees to comment on your integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour. Please note that adverse information does not necessarily disqualify an applicant but will be considered as part of the appointment process.

Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, it may also be used to fill other "similar" vacancies throughout the health service or the wider public service. In addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised vacancy, then the next most suitable applicant may also be selected from this process. Both of these options remain valid for a period of twelve (12) months from when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment decision.

NMHS fosters an environment of equity and inclusion and strives to ensure everyone experiences a sense of belonging. We celebrate the rich diversity of our community and are committed to recruiting a team that is reflective of those we care for. We encourage anyone who aligns with our values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, Innovation and Care to apply for this role.

NMHS is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of our Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing Strategy.  As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position. Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply.

NMHS upholds the social model of disability. We welcome applicants who have disability and endeavour to support reasonable workplace adjustments and flexibility. If you have any access needs or require adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact NMHS Human Resources at nmhs.talent@health.wa.gov.au.

Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions after or on, 4:00pm on the closing date will not be accepted.

We look forward to receiving your application.

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