The Midwifery Group Practice located at Townsville University Hospital are seeking an experienced and client focused Registered Midwife - Caseload for a permanent full-time role, commencing 21 July 2025.
The role of the Registered Midwife – Caseload - Midwifery Group Practice is to provide primary midwifery care for an all risk caseload of up to 40 women per year. Midwifery care is provided in collaboration with other health care providers, across the continuum of pregnancy, labour, birth and the post-partum period within Maternity Services and in the community.
The midwife will provide clinical expertise as a caseload midwife, with support to other Midwives within the group practice, ensuring the provision of best practice, collaboration and quality patient care for women and their families.
Townsville Hospital and Health Service offers a unique opportunity to be part of a dynamic healthcare environment focused on innovation and excellence.
Our vision is world-class healthcare for northern Queensland and our purpose is "great care every day,".
Situated in Tropical North Queensland, Townsville HHS provides tertiary, rural and remote health care. Townsville University Hospital is the tertiary referral centre for Northern Queensland, supporting all major specialties. This offers a diverse range of experience and opportunities for midwives, and ongoing career opportunities within the Townsville Hospital and Health Service (Townsville HHS). Townsville HHS maternity services are led by a Director of Midwifery, and the HHS provides a supportive environment for midwives to work at the top of their scope of practice. Midwives working at Townsville HHS are supported to provide all aspects of midwifery care including perineal suturing, working within the Extended Practice Authority (EPA) for Midwives, Cervical Ripening Balloon (CRB) insertion, Implanon insertion, and working as Endorsed Midwives. Townsville University Hospital is a Baby Friendly Health Initiative (BFHI) accredited organisation.
Requirements
- Mandatory: Bachelor of Midwifery or equivalent is a mandatory qualification for this position.
- Highly Desirable: Postgraduate qualifications relevant to the position or working towards a relevant qualification. The ideal candidate will have current or recent (within 12 mths) caseload experience.
- Demonstrates clinical skills in IV cannulation, water immersion in labour and waterbirth, perineal suturing and speculum examination. If not competent in these skills must be willing to undertake the necessary training during the term of this employment.
- The successful candidate will be required to complete mandatory competencies including the Extended Practice Authority for Midwives, Examination of the Newborn package and the Water Immersion in Labour package, within three months of commencement.
- On call / Shift Workers: Appointees will be required work on call and will benefit from an annualised salary. Appointees will be required to work under the Midwifery Model of Care – Continuity of care caseload model, working within the local agreement as per Nursing and Midwifery Award which includes an annualized salary with 35% loading and six (6) weeks recreation leave.
- Drivers Licence: This position requires the incumbent to operate a class C motor vehicle and an appropriate license endorsement to operate this vehicle is required. Proof of this endorsement must be provided prior to the commencement of duty.
Please refer to the Role Description for further details.
Enjoy a generous remuneration package including:
- Salary rates between $3171.90 - $4068.50 p.f. (NG5)
- Annualized salary with 35% loading
- 6 weeks Annual leave
- 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
- Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available
Why Choose Us?
- Competitive salary and benefits: We offer attractive remuneration packages, including comprehensive health benefits, professional development opportunities, and generous leave entitlements.
- Lifestyle and location: Nestled within beautiful North Queensland, the rural, urban, country and coastal locations found within the Townsville Hospital and Health Service region provide vibrant and unique communities, affordable living with stunning landscapes, outdoor adventures, and a relaxed lifestyle.
Enquiries are welcome; for a confidential discussion please contact:
Rebecca Lewis on 0436 927 204
Apply ONLINE: https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV622030
Applications close: Tuesday, 10 March 2025
Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Please download the Role Description for future reference.
This is a Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) risk role:
Hepatitis B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis.
Documents
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