Location: Various Locations Across Regional WA
Unit/Division: Central Office > Nursing and Midwifery
Work Type: Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Permanent - Part Time, Casual
Please note the closing date to submit applications for this vacancy has been extended.
Are you looking for an exciting career opportunity to work in the beautiful Regions of Western Australia?
This is an open-ended Recruitment Pool for suitably qualified Registered Midwives.
Across country WA, there are 18 birthing sites across 7 regions. A range of care models including Midwifery Group Practice services.
WACHS provides unique opportunities to midwives with all levels of experience, providing incredible roles in the regions. Permanent Full or Part time, Fixed Term Full or Part time and Casual, with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency.
There are opportunities to practice (once credentialled) as an endorsed midwife (EM) or as an endorsed privately practicing midwife (EPPM) at select sites.
Position Profile:
The primary responsibility of the Midwife is to deliver comprehensive, evidence-based midwifery care for clients within the scope of practice of a Midwife. To provide clinical supervision for Newly Qualified Midwives and students, depending on level of experience.
What we offer:
In addition to the great salary, our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits:
* Location specific benefits including location allowance, annual travel allowance and an additional week of annual leave.
* Generous Salary Packaging Benefits
* The Country Nursing & Midwifery Incentive Program
* Professional Development opportunities
* Continuous learning opportunities
* WACHS supports flexible working practices and consideration will be given to flexible work/roster options, where operationally appropriate.
The Country Nursing & Midwifery incentive program is available to new and existing nurses and midwives - across a broad range of patient-facing roles - on fixed term or permanent contracts at eligible locations. Eligible nurses and midwives can receive between $5,000 and $17,000 in support over 12 months.
Area Profile:
The WA Country Health Service has a strong network of public hospitals, health services and nursing posts located across rural and remote Western Australia. Our core business is the provision of quality, accessible health services to people from large regional centres to those in small remote communities.
Regional Nursing and Midwifery teams are committed to the care of our patients and the improvement of the health of our community, acknowledging the challenges that remoteness and isolation bring.
Want to know more about this role?
We encourage you to contact Wendy Milne on 0499 943 595.
How to Apply: Applicants are requested to apply online at
Please provide the following information as part of your application:
* A detailed CV that clearly shows your experience relevant to this role
* The names and contact details of two (2) professional referees - preferably for one to be your current/recent supervisor or manager.
* A copy of your passport and current visa if non-resident.
Selection Criteria: Please see the attached Job Description Form.
Other Conditions: To be eligible for appointment, applicants must have a valid working visa (for fixed term appointments) or be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or have a visa to live and work indefinitely in Australia (for permanent appointments).
WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process.
Lodgement: Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00 PM will not be accepted. LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
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