Location: Bunbury
Unit/Division: WACHS - South West > Nursing & Midwifery Services – Maternity
Work Type: Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Permanent - Part Time
Are you anexperienced Clinical Midwife seeking an exciting opportunity tomanage and coordinate evidence-based midwifery care within adynamic healthcare environment? If so, then we invite you to joinour dedicated team at Bunbury Hospital.
This is a Recruitment Poolfor suitably qualifiedClinical Midwives covering:
Permanent - Full Time,Permanent - Part Time, Fixed Term - Full Time, and Fixed Term -Part Time appointments, with the possibility of extension(s) and/orpermanency.
The following should benoted:
- Thepanel will monitor this recruitment pool for applications andwill assess on a regular basis.
- Interviews may not beconducted as part of the process however applicants may becontacted to provide additional information.
- Suitableapplicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments maybe made when similar vacancies occur.
- Appointments may be madefrom this pool until 27/02/2026.
PositionOverview: In this pivotal role, you will utilise youradvanced midwifery skills and leadership capabilities to provideoutstanding clinical supervision, ensuring the highest standards ofwoman-centred care across the continuum. Your responsibilities willinclude operational management of the unit, as well as providingadvice and guidance on clinical standards in collaboration withsenior staff.
IdealCandidate:
- Demonstrated advancedclinical knowledge and experience in evidence-based midwiferycare.
- Abilityto function effectively as both a team leader and team memberin a multidisciplinary setting.
- Exceptionalcommunication skills with a strong capability in negotiationand conflict resolution.
- Knowledge of quality andrisk management principles as they apply to clinicalpractice.
- Familiarity withlegislative obligations relevant to healthcare service deliveryin Australia.
- Proficient in usingcomputer systems for reporting and documentationpurposes.
KeyResponsibilities:
- Provideadvanced, evidence-based midwifery care in alignment with theNursing & Midwifery Board of Australia Decision-MakingFramework.
- Lead andsupport a multidisciplinary team to deliver exceptional,consumer-focused maternity care.
- Maintaina safe environment by overseeing assessment, planning,implementation, and evaluation of care practices.
- Facilitate professionaldevelopment and training opportunities for midwives and nursingstaff to enhance their competencies.
- Activelyengage in quality improvement and research initiatives toelevate the standards of care within the unit.
AboutUs
The WA Country HealthService's core business is the provision of quality,accessible health services to people from large regional centres tothose in small remote communities.
Our visionis to be global leader in rural and remote healthcare.
Our values ofCommunity, Compassion, Quality, Integrity, Equity andCuriosity shape who we are, how we behave, how we interactwith each other, how we make decisions and how we provide care toour patients.
To learn more about therole, please refer to the attached Job Description Form and contactthe Bunbury Maternity Manager on 97221337.
Why work forus: In addition to the great salary our employees enjoy anamazing range of benefits:
- 12%employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice.For further informationclickhere .
- As a WACountry Health Service employee, you're entitled todiscounts across some private health care funds (flyerattached)
- Generoussalary packaging benefits:
- Up to $9010 on arange of benefits such as mortgage, your rent or othereveryday living expenses
- Up to $2650 onmeal entertainment, holiday accommodation and venuehire
- Access tonovated leasing to use pre-tax dollars for a car andexpenses
- Professional DevelopmentOpportunities and Study Leave/assistance
- Flexibleworking arrangements
- Flexibleleave arrangements
- Otherprofessional and location-based allowance
ApplicationInstructions: Applicants are requested to apply online viathe 'apply for job' button below. Please provide thefollowing documents and information as part of yourapplication:
- Adetailed cover letter and resume that clearly demonstrates yourrelevant work experience and achievements including the contactdetails of 2 referees (including a current linemanager).
- Awritten statement addressing the work-related requirements inthe JDF (maximum 3-4 pages).
If you experiencedifficulties while applying online, please contact EmployeeServices on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during businesshours.
Eligibility toApply:Australian citizenship or permanent residencyis an essential requirement for applicants to be considered forpermanent positions in the public sector. Eligibility forsponsorship may be considered for some vacancies. You areencouraged to discuss this with the contact person listed in theadvertisement before completing the application as there areseveral steps that are required to be completed prior toprogressing any application for employment.
WA Health is committed toeliminating all formsof discrimination in the provision ofour service. We embrace diversity and strongly encourageapplications from Aboriginaland Torres Strait Islanderpeoples, peoplefrom culturally diverse backgrounds and peoplewith disabilities.
WA Health supports flexibleworking practices within the context of aquality healthservice. WA Health is committed to a smoke free environment acrossall buildings, grounds, and vehicles.
OtherConditions:WA Health engages staff in positions oftrust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants toundertake criminal records screening and integrity checking as partof the appointment process. Referees may also be asked to commenton an applicant's integrity and past demonstration of ethicalbehaviour.
Please note this recruitmentprocess requires completion of satisfactory Pre-Employment HealthAssessment (PEHA). Any offer of employment with WA CountryHealth Service (WACHS) is conditional on satisfactory PEHA toensure you are able to perform the inherent requirements of theposition. An unsatisfactory PEHA will result in the offer ofemployment being withdrawn. Please see the attached WACHSPEHA Policy for further information.
We are committed tofostering a diverse and inclusive workforce where every employeefeels valued and empowered. We believe that a diverse team bringsunique perspectives and drives innovation to meet ourcommunity's needs. We welcome applicants of all backgroundsand experiences to join us in shaping a more equitable future andas a measure to achieve equality, under sections 51, 66R and 66ZPof the Equal Opportunity Act 1984, encourage applications frompeople living with a disability, Aboriginal people, people fromculturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, women and youth(24 years of age and under).
Lodgement is systemgenerated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm will not beaccepted.
LATE OREMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
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