Clinical Midwife - Outreach (Normanton)

North West, QLD

Permanent

$107960 - $115604

Midwife

This is your opportunity to contribute to our vision of creating:


Pathways to better health
for our North West communities.

North West Hospital and Health Service (HHS)

  • Unique locations
  • Friendly communities
  • Regional, rural and remote $$$ incentives

Working with us

    • for 1 year will get you an isolation bonus of AUD$3,500. If you stay for 2 years you will get AUD$10,500… and for your 3rd year (and every year after that) you will get AUD$7,000.

In your downtime, we will provide 2 return airfares p.a. (inc. spouse/dependents) to the nearest east coast provincial city in conjunction with your recreation leave; of which we offer 5 weeks p.a. with a 17.5% loading/bonus.

  • Base salary ranges between $107,960 and $115,604 p.a. (Nurse Grade 6 (Band 1)).
  • 12.75% employer superannuation contribution.
  • Long Service Leave and Sick Leave accrual.
  • Tax savings through salary sacrificing options are also available.

Professionally, our HHS values professionalism, leadership capability, excellence and resilience in our staff. We are committed to providing extraordinary opportunities for career development including in-house training, development and mentoring programs.

Plus 2 weeks p.a., travel as required and enrolment and conference costs for approved courses and conferences.

We also offer staff accommodation (if eligible) or a private rental subsidy of AUD$82.50 per week for up to 17 months.

2100km North-West of Brisbane Normanton is a small community situated on the banks of the Norman River in the Gulf of Carpentaria. Fishing and prawning industries are the mainstay of the area, along with tourism.

The Traditional Owners of the Normanton area are the Gkuthaarn, Kukatj, and Kurtijar peoples.

About the role

Permanent full time role - Applications will be assessed regularly throughout this campaign.

The Clinical Midwife role provides advanced clinical and problem-solving skills, expert planning, and coordination skills in the clinical management of pregnant and postpartum clients with a variety of care needs, ensuring quality standards are met. 

Requirements

  • Mandatory requirements are a relevant tertiary degree qualification and appropriate registration/licences.
  • A post graduate qualification or currently enrolled in a post graduate program in a relevant area of study is highly desirable.
  • Appointees will be required to work all shifts in accordance with the unit roster.
  • Appointees will also be required to participate in an on-call roster.
  • C Class Motor Vehicle Licence.
  • Pre-employment screening will be conducted for the successful applicant, including Criminal History checks.
  • This is a VPD risk role and may require evidence of vaccination or immunity to: Hepatitis A/B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis, and Tuberculosis.
  • A period of probation may apply.

Interested?

Download the Role Description for further information and application / interview preparation.

Apply ONLINE: https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-MI616373

Contact: Julie Hurst on 07 4744 4449.

Applications close: Sunday, 13 April 2025.  Applications will be assessed regularly throughout this process.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Our vision is to be Queensland's leading HHS delivering excellence in remote healthcare to our patients, working as an integral part of the community.

We are an equal opportunity employer.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

Job Ad Reference QLD-MI616373
Date Listed 23 January 2025
ContactJulie Hurst
(07) 4744 4449
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