Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service are the public health provider for over 250 000 people in the region. We welcome you to become a part of Women's Health, Maternity Unit - ICU, Women's and Perioperative Services team as a Clinical Midwife (Data Coordinator).
The Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service covers a large geographic area with a diverse and growing population. The Health Service provides a wide range of primary care, acute and specialist services.
Our staff are a part of the community we serve, and we strongly believe that health outcomes are enhanced by involving our community in the planning and evaluation of local health services.
About us:
Our values were developed by our staff, patients and community. They guide our work and actions every day. Our staff are part of the community we serve. We believe that we can improve health outcomes by involving our community in the planning and evaluation of their local health services.
About your opportunity:
In this position you will provide an early leadership role within the career pathway for midwifery within the Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service. The Clinical Midwife Data Coordinator is responsible for oversight of the quality and completeness of perinatal data collection and other women's health databases at the Cairns Hospital. This position works with and supports the Women's Health Managers and Regional Maternity Services Coordinator. The Clinical Midwife Data Coordinator utlilises advanced midwifery practice knowledge to ensure accuracy of data and interpretation.
About your role:
- Integrate advanced midwifery knowledge and clinical experience with evidence from a range of sources to ensure accuracy of data input and interpretation.
- Monitoring the accuracy and completeness of data to assure figures meets quality standards.
- Actively participate in the improvement of processes in relevant information systems.
- Complies with organisational policy, including the confidentiality and privacy of health-related information.
- Ability to work independently and strong engagement skills to collaborate with relevant stakeholders, Midwifery Unit Manager, Midwifery Director, business teams and State networks.
As a Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service employee, not only will you receive competitive remuneration, you will also have access to:
- Generous superannuation
- Salary packaging
- Annual incremental increases
- Career training and development
- Flexible work arrangements
- Wellness programs
Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) evidence as required for your employment in accordance with legislation/government policy and Directives.
For more information about this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.
Why choose Cairns?
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You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Cairns and Hinterland here: https://www.health.qld.gov.au/cairns_hinterland
Further information
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Documents
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