Have you ever thought about how digital systems could improve clinical workflows and patient care? Or how clinical information could be used to support timely decision making? Or maybe you have an interest in teaching and supporting colleagues to become competent in the use of digital systems? If any of these scenarios interest you, you may find our new Clinical Informatics, Training and Adoption roles could be the right next step for you. Apply now for the Digital Metro North’s Clinical Midwife -Clinical Informatics position, temporary full time up to 30/01/2028, and join us as we bring Metro North Health’s Digital Strategy 2018-2032 to realisation.

Job details

Digital Metro North (DMN) works collaboratively with clinical leads and end users across Metro North Health to deliver the Digital Metro North Strategy 2018-32. The strategy aims to ultimately deliver an integrated digital hospital and healthcare environment across Metro North by 2032. Over the coming years, significant capital works are being undertaken, including hospital construction and refurbishment and the implementation of the ieMR Advanced solution across all Metro North facilities. Achieving the aims of the strategy requires a dedicated team with the knowledge, determination, and skills to deliver quality results.

About the Role 

Reporting to the Clinical Midwife Consultant – Clinical Informatics – The Clinical Midwife – Clinical Informatics will provide expert clinical knowledge to support the training and adoption of the integrated electronic Medical Record (ieMR) program across Women's and Newborn Services. This includes electronic medications and orders and results reporting for pathology and medical imaging) and associated digital workflows across Metro North facilities. In addition, this role will provide support and direction to Registered Nurses, Midwives and other personnel in support involving Clinical Informatics.

• This role is full time with the standard hours of operation being 8:00am – 4:06pm, Monday to Friday.
• Flexible working arrangements such as variable working hours, working from home and flex accrual may be supported.

Key knowledge and experience

The ideal applicant will be able to demonstrate the following:

• Fulfil the responsibilities of this role in accordance with Schedule 8, Nurses and Midwives (Queensland Health and Department of Education) Certified Agreement (EB11) (2022) - Midwifery Generic Level Statements (GLS) Midwife Grade 6 Band 1 and the Queensland Health and Metro North Health's commitments and values, in achievement of the organisational goals and Domains of Practice.
• Practice in accordance with code of ethics, professional standards and legislation affecting midwifery practice by maintaining current knowledge and competence within scope of position.
• Integrate midwifery and healthcare knowledge, skills, and ability by supporting an evidence-based learning environment and participating in learning activities/opportunities for self and others.
• Deliver cost-effective clinical informatics training, development, and support to midwives, and other personnel within the clinical environment in collaboration with the Clinical Midwife Consultant, Clinical Informatics, which will include providing ieMR training and support, supporting digital workflows and data analytics and maintaining accurate training records.
• Respond appropriately to and provide support and direction to manage sudden alterations in the health status of the woman and baby using advanced midwifery assessment and intervention skills.

Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description.

Benefits when working for us

• Rewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas.
• Value driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance.
• Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75% and access to salary packaging.

Be part of a world-class, dynamic and growing health service that embraces technology and innovation, excellence in healthcare, quality teaching and cutting edge research. Metro North Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace for all employees. We offer unique and rewarding professional development opportunities in a safe and flexible work environment with a focus on putting our people first. You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Metro North here: https://metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/careers

Further information

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

Applicants are to apply online. Applications received via Third Parties will not be accepted.

Documents

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

• DMN686608 Role Description (PDF)
  
  Application Support (PDF)
  
  Benefits for Working with Metro North (PDF)
  
  Metro North Health ieMR Program Overview (PDF)
  
  vpd-evidence-form-applicant (PDF)
  
  tb-risk-assess-questionnaire-workers-hhs (1) (PDF)