Registered Midwife (Women and Newborn Unit)
The Women and Newborn Unit is composed of Maternity and Gynaecology inpatient services, Midwifery Group Practice (MGP), Extended Midwifery Services (EMS), and a Neonatal Nursery. The unit is women and family centred care, reflecting the needs of each woman within a safe and sustainable quality system. All women have access to evidenced based, culturally competent maternity care in a range of settings close to where they live. Appropriately trained and qualified health professionals provide maternity care to women of Gladstone and surrounds.
About the role:
The Registered Midwife (RM) supports excellence in both midwifery/nursing care and patient outcomes. The Registered Midwife is a competent clinician who provides direct midwifery and nursing care with clinical competence and capability, optimising person-centred care and assisting the perinatal journey of women and their families and access to care services. The registered midwife/nurse works in partnership with the wider multidisciplinary team to provide person and women family centred, quality, safe patient care.
About you:
* Current registration as a Registered Midwife with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and a current annual practising certificate are mandatory for this position.
* An understanding of the importance of quality, safety and risk in a healthcare environment.
* Demonstrated ability in working within a Midwifery team in a multidisciplinary environment utilising the principles of contemporary human, material, and financial resource management.
* Demonstrate high level communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact professionally and sensitively with all levels of staff, patients and general public.
* Demonstrated commitment to participating in professional development activities.
What we offer:
Total monthly remuneration value of up to $10,092 is comprised of:
* An hourly rate between $41.73 - $53.53 p.h.
* An hourly rate between $51.33 - $65.84 p.h. (incl 25% casual loading)
* 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
* 17.5% leave loading
Additional Benefits
* Ongoing Professional Development and Education Opportunities
* Flexible Work-Life Balance and Variety
* Generous Salary Sacrificing Options
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
* Discounted Private Health Insurance
* Fitness Passport
Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements:
It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed on the Role Description.
How to apply:
To apply, please submit the following:
* Your current CV or resume, including referees.
* A cover letter (1-2 pages) addressing how your experience, skills and values align with the key responsibilities and expectations outlined in the Role Description.
* Any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.
Please note pre-employment checks will be carried out on applicants recommended for appointment/employment which may include confirming your qualifications, professional registration/s, previous employment history (including any previous disciplinary action), criminal history, Australian work status and vaccination requirements.
* Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) GL5F642014
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We're committed to improving the health and wellbeing of people in Central Queensland by providing high quality healthcare services.
We provide public health services across Central Queensland, in hospitals and in the community. CQ Health is a statutory body governed by our Board. We serve a growing population of approximately 250,000 people and employ more than 3,700 staff, treating more than 700,000 patients each year. The health service has a diverse geographic footprint, ranging from regional cities to remote townships in the west and beachside communities along the coast.
We're committed to improving the health and wellbeing of people in Central Queensland by providing high quality healthcare services.
We provide public health services across Central Queensland, in hospitals and in the community. CQ Health is a statutory body governed by our Board. We serve a growing population of approximately 250,000 people and employ more than 3,700 staff, treating more than 700,000 patients each year. The health service has a diverse geographic footprint, ranging from regional cities to remote townships in the west and beachside communities along the coast.
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