This is for a
Permanent or Fixed Term Full Time appointment at 80 hours per
fortnight, with the possibility of extension(s) and/or
permanency.
An opportunity
exists for a talented and enthusiastic Clinical Midwife Specialist
– Endorsed Midwife to join the team at
Carnarvon in the
Midwest.
To be
successful, you will have...
- An
endorsement for scheduled medicines for midwives with the
Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
- Advanced
clinical experience, knowledge and leadership in midwifery care
across the continuum.
- Well-developed clinical
problem-solving skills including conceptual and analytical
ability.
- Excellent interpersonal,
verbal and written communication skills including negotiation
skills.
- Sound
knowledge of relevant legislative and health regulating Acts
including legislative obligations.
- Experience in quality
improvement, its practical application in meeting
patient’s needs and its relationship to strategic
development.
Position
Profile:
This role
provides advanced midwifery assessment, diagnosis, care and
intervention to pregnant people and families within the scope of
practice of an Endorsed Midwife. The occupant of this position will
be expected to comply with and demonstrate a positive commitment to
the WACHS values and the highest achievement in demonstrating
positive commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity, Occupational
Safety & Health, Public Sector Standards, Code of Conduct, Code
of Ethics, Quality Improvement, Performance Management, Customer
Focus, Disability Services Act and Confidentiality throughout the
course of their duties.
What
we offer
In addition
to the great salary our employees enjoy an amazing range of
benefits:
- Location
based allowances (if applicable) including:
-
- additional
Northwest paid leave
- District
Allowance - regional specific
- Annual travel
subsidy (ALTC)
- Air-conditioning
subsidy allowance.
- Paid
study Leave assistance – regional specific as per
EBA.
- Generous
salary packaging benefits:
-
- Up to $9010 on a
range of benefits such as mortgage, your rent or other
everyday living expenses
- Up to $2650 on
meal entertainment, holiday accommodation and venue
hire
- Access to
novated leasing to use pre-tax dollars for a car and
expenses.
- Plus,
Additional Remote Area Specific Benefits.
- Professional Development
opportunities
- Continuous learning
opportunities
- 11.5%
Superannuation Guarantee
- WACHS
supports flexible working practices and consideration will be
given to flexible work/roster options, where operationally
appropriate.
- As a WA
Country Health Service employee, you’re entitled to
discounts across some private health care funds. Please see
attached flyer for further details.
The Country
Nursing & Midwifery incentive program is available to new and
existing nurses and midwives - across a broad range of
patient-facing roles - on fixed term or permanent contracts at
eligible locations. Eligible nurses and midwives can receive
between $5,000 and $17,000 in support over 12 months. Please refer
to the
WA Country Health Service - Country Nursing and Midwifery Incentive
Program website for eligibility criteria.
Area
Profile
The WA
Country Health Service (WACHS) Midwest health region of Western
Australia covers more than 470,000 square kilometres, nearly one
fifth of the State, with its population concentrated along the
coast. The region is located in the northern middle section of
Western Australia and incorporates three health districts -
Gascoyne, Geraldton, Midwest and Murchison, is recognised for its
unique natural environment and is a culturally diverse region with
Aboriginal people representing 13% of the overall
population.
Want
to know more about this role: We encourage you to contact
Wendy Milne on 0499 943 595.
Eligibility to
Apply: To be eligible for appointment, applicants must
have a valid working visa (for fixed term appointments) or be an
Australian citizen, permanent resident, or have a visa to live and
work indefinitely in Australia (for permanent
appointments).
How
to Apply: Applicants are requested to apply online
http://www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au/
Please
provide the following information as part of your
application:
- A
detailed CV that clearly shows your experience relevant to this
role
- A cover
letter outlining their suitability for this
position.
- A 2-3
page maximum document addressing the selection criteria listed
on the Job Description Form (JDF)
- The
names and contact details of two (2) professional referees -
preferable for one to be your current/recent supervisor or
manager.
Selection
Criteria: Please see the attached Job Description
Form
If you
experience difficulties while applying online, please contact
Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during
business hours.
Other
Conditions: WA Health engages staff in positions of
trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to
undertake criminal records screening and integrity checking as part
of the appointment process. Referees may also be asked to comment
on an applicant’s integrity and past demonstration of ethical
behaviour.
Please note
this recruitment process requires completion of satisfactory
Pre-Employment Health Assessment (PEHA). Any offer of
employment with WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is conditional on
satisfactory PEHA to ensure you are able to perform the inherent
requirements of the position. An unsatisfactory PEHA will result in
the offer of employment being withdrawn. Please see the
attached WACHS PEHA Policy for further information.
This vacancy is subject
to a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check. For
further information please refer to the WWC website at: https://workingwithchildren.wa.gov.au
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. 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.
Lodgement is system
generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm will not be
accepted.
LATE
OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED
We are
committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce where
every employee feels valued and empowered. We believe that a
diverse team brings unique perspectives and drives innovation to
meet our community’s needs. We welcome applicants of all
backgrounds and experiences to join us in shaping a more equitable
future and as a measure to achieve equality, under sections 51, 66R
and 66ZP of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984, encourage applications
from people living with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse
backgrounds, women and youth (24 years of age and
under).
WA Health is
committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the
provision of our service. We embrace diversity and strongly
encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds
and people with disabilities.
WA Health
supports flexible working practices within the context of
a quality health service. WA Health is committed to a smoke
free environment across all buildings, grounds, and
vehicles.
