This is for a Fixed Term
appointment at up to 80 hours per fortnight, with the possibility
of extension(s) and/or permanency.
Hedland Health Campus
maternity unit has an exciting opportunity for an experienced
Clinical Midwife to engage in a Fly-in, Fly-Out (FIFO)
arrangement.
To be successful, you will have...
- Advanced clinical knowledge and experience in the delivery
of evidence-based midwifery care within the Maternity
setting.
- The ability to function as a team leader and team member
within a multidisciplinary environment.
- Well-developed communication (written and verbal) and
interpersonal skills; including effective negotiation, problem
solving and conflict resolution skills.
- Demonstrated incorporation of quality and risk management
principles within practice.
- Demonstrated digital capability to enable access and use of
available technology for safe patient care and information
availability.
Position Profile:
The primary responsibility of the Clinical Midwife is to manage,
coordinate and deliver competent nursing
care for patients, using leadership and advanced nursing skills
and knowledge relevant to the practice setting.
Want to know more about this role: We encourage
you to contact Carol Jacobs on 0429 436 668.
Selection Criteria: Please see the attached Job
Description Form.
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.
What we offer
In addition to the great salary our employees enjoy an amazing
range of benefits:
- Location based allowances (if applicable) including:
- additional North West 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.
- Professional Development opportunities
- Continuous learning opportunities
- 12% 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.
Area Profile
Port Hedland is a dynamic coastal town in the Pilbara region of
Western Australia, famous for its stunning beaches, rich cultural
heritage and role as one of the world’s largest iron ore export
hubs. Located about 1,500 km north of Perth, it offers a unique
blend of career opportunity and lifestyle. With a population of
around 14,000, Port Hedland boasts modern amenities, schools,
health services and a strong sense of community. Residents enjoy a
year-round outdoor lifestyle, spectacular sunsets over the Indian
Ocean and easy access to fishing, boating and camping adventures.
Whether you’re looking for adventure or a family-friendly
environment, Port Hedland delivers both.
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.
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 people, people from culturally and linguistically
diverse backgrounds, women and youth (24 years of age and
under).
Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or
after, 4:00pm will not be accepted.
LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE
CONSIDERED
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.
