Are you an
experienced midwife who wants to be a part of a team that supports
and improves the health of its people and
community?
We
are seeking applications for a highly capable and values-driven
Clinical Midwife to join our Early Pregnancy Assessment Service
(EPAS) team at King Edward Memorial Hospital (KEMH).
This is for a
Permanent Part-Time or Fixed Term Part-Time appointment for up to
32 hours (0.4 FTE) per fortnight. A Fixed Term appointment will be
made with the possibility of extension(s) and/or
permanency.
What
is our Clinical Midwife role?
As part of a
multidisciplinary team, provides clinical and professional
expertise to ensure comprehensive evidence-based midwifery care is
delivered to patients for early pregnancy assessment; supports the
women and their family with early pregnancy care through the early
pregnancy journey including reproductive sexual health,
preconception care, emotional and wellbeing support; facilitates
and promotes patient safety and quality of care. Cares for women
and their families in accordance with the NMBA Midwives Standards
for Practice; NMBA Code of Ethics and Code of Conduct for Midwives;
the WA Health Code of Conduct framework and NMHS Values.
The Early
Pregnancy Assessment Service (EPAS) is an outpatient clinic that
provides specialist medical and midwifery care, including
ultrasound and biochemistry, for women experiencing early pregnancy
complications. The EPAS service provides assessment, diagnosis,
treatment, education and support, including management of early
pregnancy loss. The Clinical Midwife coordinates the journey of a
women within the multidisciplinary team through early pregnancy
assessment: loss or continuation of a pregnancy.
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
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
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
Zena Robinson on +61 0466 796 797 to discuss how this role aligns
with your personal and career interests.
Area
profile
In mid-2006, as part of the
health reform in Western Australia, King Edward Memorial Hospital
(KEMH) joined with other women's based health services to form the
new Women and Newborn Health Service (WNHS), which is a part of the
larger North Metropolitan Area Health Service (NMHS).
With dedicated staff and
best practices based on the most current evidence-based medicine,
WNHS continues to deliver first-class health care to women and
infants in WA.
KEMH is the State's only
tertiary maternity and gynaecological hospital and treated its
first patients in 1916. Today more than 6000 births take place at
the hospital every year and it is WA's only major referral centre
for high-risk pregnancies. KEMH also has a state-of-the-art Special
Care Nursery, designed to care for premature and sick
infants.
KEMH also cares for
approximately 5000 women with gynaecological conditions each year -
from urological and cancer related problems to sexually transmitted
diseases and reproductive disorders.
WNHS also offer a maternity
and gynaecology unit at Osborne Park Hospital (OPH) which provides
gynaecology care and obstetric care to women with low to moderate
risk pregnancies. Women may choose to receive care at OPH for
general convenience whilst receiving equally specialised care at a
smaller suburban site.
WNHS manages several
statewide services such as BreastScreen WA, and other specialist
programs for women and babies.
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?
Applicants are required to
apply online at https://www.jobs.wa.gov.au/ so
allow enough time to complete the online application process and
attach your documentation. If you experience difficulties, please
contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance
during business hours.
The Job Description Form
(JDF) is attached for reference. Your application should
include:
- A
statement addressing the selection criteria in no more than 2-3
pages.
- A
detailed Resume or Curriculum Vitae, which sets out your
qualifications, capabilities, and experience relevant to this
position.
- References - the names
and contact details of two (2) referees. It is preferable for
one of your referees to have been a recent
supervisor.
Applicants must ensure their
nominated referees are available to provide references when
requested, as failure to do so may result in them being deemed
unsuitable.
Eligibility to Apply:
Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential
requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positions
in the public sector. To be eligible for a fixed term appointment
you must have documentary evidence of your entitlement to live and
work in Australia for the period of the contract.
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. As well as undertaking
a criminal record screening and integrity checking, you may also be
required to undertake a working with children check (if required
for the role) 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. 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.
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 the NMHS
Talent Attraction Group (TAG) at email 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.
