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POSITION OVERVIEW.
In accordance with the ACT Public Sector Nursing and Midwifery Enterprise Agreement, this is an opportunity for permanent Registered Midwives (RM) Level 1 to apply for personal reclassification to RM Level 2, based on their experience, skill and ability. This opportunity applies only to the applicant’s current area of specialty.

Eligibility/Other Requirements:
Relevant Registered Midwife qualifications and a minimum of five years’ post graduate nursing experience is required.

The successful applicant will need to:

· Be a Permanent Officer at the Registered Midwife Level 1 Classification for Canberra Health Services

· Have attended an information session regarding Level 2 Career advancement within the two years prior to application;

· Have completed 100% of their mandatory training;

· Have a current FOCIS-SED (Strengths, Engagement and Development) Plan which includes Level 2 Career advancement goals;

· Have minimum five years full time equivalent post graduate experience including recent relevant experience within the specialty area (this will be assessed by hours worked which must be 8550 hours at a minimum). (International experience may be considered in line with the Australian Qualifications Framework)

· participated in quality improvement initiatives or other similar activity (e.g. auditing, standard champion)

Please note: If evidence of these requirements is not provided with the application, the application will not proceed for assessment/interview.

Duties:
Under limited direction of the relevant Unit Manager you will perform at an advanced nursing level and will:

1. Facilitate clinical teaching, support and supervision within the workplace following practice standards and policies.

2. Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge, clinical expertise and assessment skills to make clinical decisions and to evaluate outcomes of own practice.

3. Ensure through role modelling the development of an appropriate customer focussed workplace culture.

4. Supports team leadership role in identifying issues, acts as a resource or preceptor for registered nurses and enrolled nurses.

5. Identify and contribute in risk management, quality improvement, nursing practice review and clinical research activities.

6. Comply with the relevant legislation, code of ethics, codes of practice and the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Council National Competency Standards.

Undertake other duties appropriate to this level of classification which contribute to the operation of the organisation.

For more information regarding the position duties click here for the Position Description.

Please note prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to:

•	Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check.
•	Comply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy.

To Apply:

Please apply online by submitting a copy of your CV along with a 2-page cover letter or pitch, responding to the Selection Criteria, listed in the Position Description.

Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focussed on the delivery of high quality, effective, person centred care. It provides acute, sub-acute, primary and community‐based health services, to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and surrounding region. More information can be found on the CHS website.

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