South West Hospital and Health Service has an exciting opportunity for a Caseload Midwife to join our team at St George, Western Queensland.

Join us in building better health in the bush!

Job details

The Caseload Midwife will work predominately from the Goondir Health precinct to deliver comprehensive evidence-based midwifery care in collaboration with Medical ,Midwifery and Nursing team at St George Hospital. You will also work in partnership with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and their families within a continuity of midwifery care group practice model.  This midwifery collaborative initiative involves the South West Hospital and Health Service and Goondir Health Service working together to co-deliver comprehensive maternity services tailored to the community's needs.

The Caseload Midwife is responsible for delivering direct midwifery care in an ‘all risk' model whilst providing support and education to other team members. The Caseload Midwife practices autonomously within the multidisciplinary team to provide midwifery services within a rural/remote health service setting. 

The very nature of what we do and who we are is the real opportunity. Providing health care in the bush is full of challenges, however, it remains the most rewarding of human experiences.

St George is a designated Remote Area Nursing Incentive Package (RANIP) site in accordance with the Nurses and Midwives (Queensland Health) Award – State 2015. This attracts additional entitlements which may include:

• An annual isolation bonus paid annually!
• Return airfares to the nearest provincial city in conjunction with leave!
• Additional annual leave per annum!

Please note: Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) implications may apply, it is recommended that individuals seek independent financial advice.

Escape the city crowds and discover a region rich in community spirit, diverse industry, wide open spaces and beautiful waterways. St George Hospital is a 31 bed facility located 513kms west of Brisbane, servicing a population of approximately 2,400. Whether you are after a tree change, or a pace change, you will quickly become part of the community you care for in St George.

What we can do for you

Ultimately, we provide you a platform to leapfrog your career with more opportunities to experience a wider scope of practice with less competition due to location and population.

Nowhere else will you experience the vast diversity of nursing and career advancement other than in rural and remote Queensland.

• The opportunity to change people's lives and really make a difference!
• Work in an agile environment delivering better health care to our communities!
• Up to 12.75% employer superannuation contribution!

Be a part of something bigger

South West Hospital and Health Service are part of Queensland Health and partner with many influential and leading organisations to boost partnerships and deliver world-class health care and services. We service an area of more than 310,000 square kilometres, are bordered by three states and cover 21% of Queensland. We provide services to a population of 26,000 via 26 healthcare facilities, consisting of Hospitals, Multipurpose Health Services, Community Clinics, Aged Care Facilities and General Practice Services.

Take a look at what St George has to offer! - https://www.outbackqueensland.com.au/town/st-george/ & https://www.aussietowns.com.au/town/st-george-qld

For more information on South West Hospital and Health Service - https://www.southwest.health.qld.gov.au/

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.

• SW679235 RD (PDF)
  
  info-for-applicants_SWHHS (PDF)
  
  SWHHS Area Map (PDF)