• The aim of the Jaghu program is to provide a culturally safe and responsive model of care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women, their families and the community that is co-designed and co-led by the local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community.

• Fixed Term Temporary Part-time and Full-Time opportunity

Job details

About the role

The Registered Midwife – Midwifery Group Practice for Jaghu Maternal and Infant Program will work in collaboration with the Jaghu team – Midwife, Aboriginal Health Worker, Child Health Nurse, Social Worker; and other Jaghu staff to provide midwifery care to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women.

Caseload midwives provide all antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal care by conducting appointments either at the woman's home, community clinics or hospital within a defined geographic boundary for a defined group of women.

The Registered Midwife – MGP has the responsibility to ensure the delivering of culturally safe midwifery services across the perinatal continuum and also develop and maintain collaborative and effective relationships with community based and hospital clinicians and health services to enhance support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women, jarjums and their families.

Caseload midwives practice collaboratively alongside the Ipswich Hospital midwives, Obstetric and Neonatal team.

About you

Our ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following:

• Demonstrated competence in midwifery practice in accordance with relevant standards with at least 1-year post midwifery registration experience.
• Experience in problem solving, negotiation and conflict management.
• Consistently and enthusiastically delivers high levels of patient service to exceed patients' expectations.
• Supports and respects team members, communicating effectively and demonstrating a commitment to the team.
• Demonstrates strong self-management skills, a commitment to nursing/midwifery and flexibility to adapt to unexpected changes.
• Knowledge of and a demonstrated commitment to quality processes and evidence-based practices, identifying areas for improvement and contributing to these improvements.
• Demonstrates honesty, integrity and respect for all patients, carers and staff.

Mandatory Requirements:

• Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO. 01/16
• Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) with a current annual practicing certificate is mandatory. Certified copies of the required information must be provided to the appropriate supervisor/manager, prior to the commencement of clinical duties.

 About West Moreton Health

 West Moreton Health is one of the most rapidly evolving health services in the south east corner, with a community growth expected to almost double to more than 588,000 by 2036. Our vision is for a robust hospital and health service that includes fit-for-purpose spaces, interconnected buildings, multi-disciplinary health services, research, education and community partnerships.

To read more on how West Moreton Health are committed to transforming and optimising our care, to meet the health care needs of our growing and diverse community –  Follow this link  

Benefits

• 17.5% annual leave loading (Additional allowances/entitlements may apply)
• 12.75 % employer contribution to superannuation
• Professional development
• Salary sacrificing options
• Wellness programs
• Employee Assistance Service (EAS).

To apply

Further information regarding this role please download and read the attached Role Description and Information Packages. You will need to submit your Cover Letter, CV or Resume including the names and contact details of two referees and a short response (maximum 1-2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities are relevant to the role.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for all West Moreton Health vacancies.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• Joining the West Moreton Health Community (PDF, 301KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  WMH Leadership Standards (PDF, 241KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  WMH Nursing and Midwifery Professional Practice Model (PDF, 816KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  WM636571_05 Jaghu Registered Midwife -MGP RD (PDF, 213KB)
  Role Description