Inclusive Compassionate Progressive AccountableRegistered MidwifeFull Time & Part Time terms availableAre you a registered Midwife looking for the perfect work/lifestyle balance in an idylliclocation? Look no further than Swan Hill. Situated on the banks of Victoria’s famous MurrayRiver around 3.5 hours from Melbourne, Swan Hill offers the perfect platform to embrace thecharm and pace only a regional lifestyle on the Murray can offer.Our dedicated team of midwives strive to provide best care and supported experience forthe women and families throughout prenatal and postnatal journeys. Our midwiferydepartment has 2 birthing suites, 4 single bedrooms with ensuite facilities, provides pre andpost-natal services and delivers approximately 200 births per year.About the role:Enjoy a rewarding role mentoring and supporting our dedicated midwifery team.Become part of a progressive and innovative organisation that makes a difference forour community.Ability to work within minutes from home. No more commuting.Enjoy a reduction in your living costs with affordable housing, entertainment andeducation.Excellent Salary packaging options.Relocation assistance available.About You:Registered Nurse/Registered Midwife with Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.Demonstrated knowledge of contemporary nursing and midwifery theory and practice.Demonstrated capacity to be part of a team with a hard work professional ethic.Current National Police Check & Working with Children’s Check.Complete COVID Vaccinations & 2022 Flu Vaccination, Serology evidence ofimmunisation status.About us: Swan Hill District Health is a 143 bed (including Aged Care), fully integrated ruralpublic health facility servicing a greater community of around 35,000 people. Our vision atSwan Hill District Health is to provide clear, connected care, best experience for ourcommunity.SHDH is a compassionate, family-friendly employer where every employee is a valued teammember. Inclusive of a perfect work/life balance, SHDH also provides:A dynamic workplace.Discounted Corporate gym memberships.Free onsite car parking.Professional Development opportunities.Salary Sacrifice/Packaging.Employee Assistance Program.Applications can be completed online at https://www.shdh.org.au/employment/vacancies/or emailed to employment@shdh.org.au. Complete application will include:Complete Application for Employment form.Cover letter & Resume CV.Response to the key selection criteria.Enquiries about this role should be directed to Leonie Gilbert, Midwifery Unit Manager, Ph:(03) 5033 9269 or E: lgilbert@shdh.org.au OR Kate Anderson, DDON, Ph: 5033 9988, E:kanderson@shdh.org.auSwan Hill District Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcomeapplications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguisticbackgrounds and people with disabilities.POSITION DESCRIPTIONClinical ServicesInclusive Compassionate Progressive AccountablePosition: Registered Nurse in MidwiferyClassification: YP4 – 11Department: Midwifery UnitReports to: NUM MidwiferyPosition Summary: The Registered Nurse provides nursing care within the midwifery unit withinRN Scope Of Practice and under the supervision of the Midwife. Care of non-midwifery patients will occur under the direction and supervision of aRegistered Nurse/Registered Midwife.Responsibilities: The Registered Nurse in Midwifery:Is responsible for their own practice within the definitions of theircurrent nursing registration and relevant legislation;Complies with the relevant legislation, standards, code of practice andcompetencies consistent with the Registered Nurse role;Works within SHDH and the Midwifery Unit policies and guidelines;Is aware of their scope including the limitations and determination ofappropriate and timely referral;Maintains their own professional portfolio and commitment to learningand development through the use of evidence-based practice andresearch;Participates in Clinical Supervision and Unit review activities;Develops strong professional links and partnerships with GPobstetricians/obstetricians and other midwives;Complies with relevant documentation requirements for maternal andinfant health care and other patient/client care activities;Promotes safe and effective nursing care in midwifery unit; promotesand supports effective newborn feeding;Ensures nursing practice is culturally relevant and safe;Communicates information to facilitate appropriate decision-making ina manner which protects privacy and confidentiality;Assesses, plans, provides and evaluates safe and effective carealways in consultation with the midwife for both low-risk and complexmothers and/or babies;Demonstrates an ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team andwork collaboratively with midwives and other health care providers.Key Selection Criteria:Current Registration and Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with theNurses and Midwifery Board of Australia.Understanding of evidence-based nursing theory and practice.Knowledge and understanding of National Standards andAccreditation.Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills.Experience in acute medical and surgical.Computer literacy.An interest in working with women and families with new babies.A willingness to be part of a team supporting women on their birthingjourney.Current National Police Record Check.Current “Working with Children Permit”.Evidence of immunisation records/history as part of the HealthServices Act 1988, 2020 Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination ofHealthcare Workers), through either documentation or copy ofserology report. It is required that there is immunization for allvaccine-preventable illnesses.Salary/Award: Nurses and Midwives (Victorian Public Health Sector) Single InterestEmployer Agreement 2021-2024.Infection Control: Each staff member has a responsibility to minimize exposure to incidentsof infection/cross infection of residents, staff, visitors, and the generalpublic.The risk minimization strategies are to be supported by all staff adheringto the Infection Control Manual policies, procedures, and guidelines.Continuous Quality Each staff member is expected to demonstrate a commitment to bestImprovement: practice.All staff shall take responsibility for their own practice and shareresponsibility for creating and maintaining a system that provides safe,high-quality health care.All staff will participate in quality improvement activities aimed atimproving patient outcomes and maintaining accreditation standards.It is the responsibility of every staff member to be familiar with HealthService-wide and specific Department Policies & Protocols.Person Centered Care: The Health Service supports in its values the philosophy of Person CenteredCare to ensure all people, including health service providers, clients, theircarers, and family members are respectfully cared for and encouraged toparticipate in the provision of quality health care.We recognise diversity is part of every person & as such providers of healthcare must be actively involved in developing models of care that are personcentered.Child Safety: All children have the right to feel and be safe. Keeping children safe iseveryone’s responsibility. SHDH is committed to providing a child safeenvironment where children are safe and feel safe, and where their voicesare heard about the decisions that affect them.SHDH has zero tolerance for child abuse.Each employee has a responsibility to adhere to this requirement. Anybreach of this standard will result in disciplinary action.Our Purpose: Connected Care / Best ExperienceSHDH commits to meet the growing health care needs of our communitythrough our new vision to provide better-connected care and to achieve thebest care experience.Privacy and Confidentiality: SHDH is committed to protecting patient and staff privacy andconfidentiality, as it is an important aspect of our commitment to providinghigh-quality services. In accordance with both the Health Records Act and theInformation Privacy Act, information should only be used and disclosed forthe primary purpose of its collection.Each employee has a responsibility to adhere to SHDH’s Privacy andConfidentiality Policy, as it is a condition of employment. Any breach of therules of privacy and/or confidentiality relating to health service business,patients, or medical records will result in disciplinary action.Prompt Doc No: SHDH0183717 v1.1First Issued: 17/03/2022 Last Reviewed: 17/03/2022Version Changed: 01/06/2022 UNCONTROLLED WHEN DOWNLOADED Review By: 17/03/2023Mandatory Training: All employees must be aware of and complete designated mandatory trainingwithin the required time frame.Safety: RESPONSIBILITIES: It is the responsibility of every staff member to:Take reasonable care for your safety and the safety of others while atwork.Report accidents, incidents, and potential hazards as soon as reasonablypracticable to your supervisor and record on VHIMS reporting system.Advise your supervisor if you have an injury or illness that may affect yourability to perform the inherent requirements of your position.Be familiar with emergency and evacuation procedures as detailed in theEmergency Procedures Manual.Complete all Mandatory training requirements as identified and directed.Comply with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and all SHDH O.H.& S. online Policies and Procedures.Asset Management: Staff with asset management responsibilities are required to adhere to theAsset Management Policy and Protocols.Review: Completion of My Work Plan on a yearly basis.Previous Revision dates: May 2011, March 2013, DEC 2020, July 2021.Current: Feb 22.Prompt Doc No: SHDH0183717 v1.1First Issued: 17/03/2022 Last Reviewed: 17/03/2022Version Changed: 01/06/2022 UNCONTROLLED WHEN DOWNLOADED Review By: 17/03/2023
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