Description:
Midwife
This position will provide comprehensive antenatal and postnatal care to the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander (ATSI) women of the Goldfields region. A key component of the role is to work in partnership with other maternity providers to ensure women receive timely and culturally appropriate care with the aim of closing the gap in maternal health outcomes.
Employee Benefits:
- 37.5-hour work week, Monday to Friday;
- Above Award remuneration rates;
- 17.5% Annual Leave Loading;
- Tax free Salary Packaging up to $15,900 per FBT year;
- Paid two (2) weeks leave for business closure at end of year, this being subject to attendance KPI.
- Long Service Leave after 7 years;
- Accrued Personal Leave paid out on termination;
- Leadership Development program;
- Flexible work environment;
- Extensive Professional Development opportunities;
- Internal promotion and career development opportunities;
- Regular staff appreciation functions;
- Up to $600 p/a subsidised Health & Wellbeing program
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.
This position will provide comprehensive antenatal and postnatal care to the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander (ATSI) women of the Goldfields region. A key component of the role is to work in partnership with other maternity providers to ensure women receive timely and culturally appropriate care with the aim of closing the gap in maternal health outcomes.
ESSENTIAL:
- Bachelor of Nursing and/or Midwifery qualifications;
- High level oral and written communication skills, including the ability to relate well to staff and to liaise effectively with key stakeholders;
- An understanding of the principles of Primary Health Care and the issues affecting ATSI women and families in the perinatal period;
- Demonstrated commitment to confidentiality and a high level of accuracy;
- Well-developed problem-solving skills and the ability to effectively determine priorities to ensure deadlines are met;
- Work effectively as a member of a team in an environment of competing priorities;
- Ability to undertake travel throughout the Goldfields, including overnight stays (of up to 3 nights in duration) as required;
- WA “C” Class drivers’ licence.
- Valid Working with Children Check (WA)
- National Criminal History Check Certificate (Police Clearance - valid within 3 months)
- Current AHPRA registration
- Current First Aid & CPR certificate.