Community Midwife
We are seeking an experienced Community Midwife to join our supportive team in Broken Hill, New South Wales.
The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of patient-centered care and be able to coordinate and assist in a wide variety of midwifery treatments and care activities.
* Coordinating and assisting in a wide variety of midwifery treatments and care activities using a patient-centered approach in a general practice clinic.
* Working as part of the Child and Family Program within the Maari Ma footprint, to provide safe and effective community midwifery services and ensure the continuity of care for mothers and children through pregnancy, infancy and ongoing into childhood.
* Mentor and support Aboriginal Health Practitioners and trainees with ante natal and post-natal care, encouraging their active participation at all times.
* Competently performing clinical midwifery duties identified as being required in the preparation, execution and monitoring of maternity care plans according to best available evidence.
Requirements:
* Current unconditional registration with AHPRA as a registered Midwife.
* Minimum 3 years midwifery experience, preferably in a community role.
* Authorisation as an immunisation provider in New South Wales.
* Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the principles of primary health care and how they relate to maternal and infant health in relation to Aboriginal children, women and families.
Benefits:
* Retention bonus of $5,000 paid following 1 and 2 years of full-time service.
* Temporary accommodation for 4 weeks.
* Relocation assistance to help you get to Broken Hill.
* Home base travel allowance to keep in touch with your family - $600 allowance on completion of each 6 months of service for 2 years.