Our Health Service is expanding!
This is an exciting opportunity for a Registered Midwife to join our team. The Midwifery Group Practice operates a seven-day service, 24 hours. Midwifery Group Practice operates as an all risk model for women.
• Permanent Full-Time opportunity
About the role
This role may be eligible for the Queensland Health Attraction Incentive. See link – Queensland Health Workforce Attraction Scheme
The caseload midwife will work in a small partnership of 4-6 midwives providing midwifery care to a defined group of women throughout the antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal periods. Caseload Midwives work within the Midwifery Group Practice (MGP) which may consist of several partnerships.
Caseload midwives provide all antenatal and postnatal care by conducting appointments either at the woman's home, community clinics or hospital within a defined geographic boundary for a defined group of women.
Caseload midwives practice collaboratively alongside the Ipswich Hospital midwives, Obstetric and Neonatal team. The caseload will equate to an employee working 38 hours per week, that is, a full-time midwife, and will be based on a full-time midwife providing full care for up to 40 clients in a 12-month period, pro rata for a part time midwife.
About you
Our ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following:
• Demonstrated competence in midwifery practice in accordance with relevant standards with at least 1-year fulltime post midwifery registration experience.
• Experience in problem solving, negotiation and conflict management.
• Consistently and enthusiastically delivers high levels of patient service to exceed patients' expectations.
• Supports and respects team members, communicating effectively and demonstrating a commitment to the team.
• Demonstrates strong self-management skills, a commitment to nursing/midwifery and flexibility to adapt to unexpected changes.
• Knowledge of and a demonstrated commitment to quality processes and evidence based practices, identifying areas for improvement and contributing to these improvements.
• Demonstrates honesty, integrity and respect for all patients, carers and staff.
Mandatory Requirements:
- Registered midwife with at least 1 year current practice across all areas. Experience in MGP preferable but not essential.
- Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO. 01/16
About West Moreton Health
West Moreton Health is one of the most rapidly evolving health services in the south east corner, with a community growth expected to almost double to more than 588,000 by 2036. Our vision is for a robust hospital and health service that includes fit-for-purpose spaces, interconnected buildings, multi-disciplinary health services, research, education and community partnerships.
To read more on how West Moreton Health are committed to transforming and optimising our care, to meet the health care needs of our growing and diverse community – Follow this link
Benefits
- 17.5% annual leave loading (Additional allowances/entitlements may apply)
- 12.75 % employer contribution to superannuation
- Professional development
- Salary sacrificing options
- Wellness programs
- Employee Assistance Service (EAS).
To apply
Further information regarding this role please download and read the attached Role Description and Information Packages. You will need to submit your Cover Letter, CV or Resume including the names and contact details of two referees and a short response (maximum 1-2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities are relevant to the role.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for all West Moreton Health vacancies.
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Documents
Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.