This is for a Permanent Part Time
appointment at 40 hours per fortnight.
An opportunity exists for a
talented and enthusiastic Clinical Midwife Specialist to join the
team in Geraldton in the
Midwest.
To be successful, you will have...
- Demonstrated significant
knowledge, experience and leadership in area of
speciality.
- Demonstrated ability to
work independently or within a collegiate team situation, using
effective interpersonal, communicate and problem-solving
skills.
- Demonstrated people
management abilities commensurate with the role.
- Demonstrated knowledge
and application of quality improvement initiative using
research principles to support evidence-based practise,
including development of policies and guidelines.
Position Profile:
Demonstrates leadership and role modelling in
the care of pregnant women seeking pregnancy, birthing,
and postnatal care within the
community and managing MGP. Responsible for the delivery of the
quality women’s centred
care, developing standards of practise, implementing changes to
clinical practice and initiating research and quality improvement
activities. Provides a consultative service within area of
expertise to costumers within the
hospital.
Want to know more about this
role: We encourage you to contact Lisa Pinkney on 08 9956
2380.
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.
- 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.
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
Nestled on Western Australia’s Coral Coast,
located about 420 km north of Perth, Geraldton offers a relaxed
coastal and community orientated lifestyle with all the amenities
of a modern regional city. The city has a thriving arts scene,
supported by galleries and community initiatives, and a growing
café culture that adds vibrancy to the town centre.
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
