The Townsville Hospital and Health Service is the largest tertiary health service in northern Australia; we are responsible for the delivery of healthcare services, education and research within a region covering over 149,500km with a population of approximately 250,000 people.

We are seeking an experienced Clinical Midwife to join our Midwifery Group Practice in Townsville.

Job details

The Townsville Hospital and Health Service vision is one of excellence… to emerge the leader in health care, research and education for regional Australia.

Do you have what it takes to make a substantial contribution to our vision?
Are you:

• Pursuing a vocation not merely an occupation?
• Excited to take the next step in your career mission?
• Passionate, committed and dedicated to your profession?
• Prepared to question and advocate for what is important?
• A person who meets challenges head on?

About your opportunity
The role of the Clinical Midwife – Caseload - Midwifery Group Practice is to provide primary midwifery care for an allocated group of women, in collaboration with other health care providers, across the continuum of pregnancy, labour, birth and the post-partum period within Maternity Services and in the community. The midwife will provide clinical leadership and expertise, support and education to other Midwives within the group practice, woman and their families that ensures the provision of best practice, collaboration and quality patient care.

Generous remuneration package value up to $110,268 p.a. comprising salary range of $89,990 to $96,361 p.a. (Nurse Grade 6), 17.5% leave loading, 12.75 % employer contribution to superannuation. Other employment benefits may include: professional development, salary sacrificing options, shift and locality allowances, corporate discounts, wellness programs and the EAP.

Why make the change?
Our gorgeous weather promotes an outdoor lifestyle as the sun shines nearly all year round (320+ days/year). Enjoy the benefits of urban living without being trapped in a commuter nightmare of metropolitan traffic. Appreciate the country town `feel' and change your pace as you absorb the local tropical/coastal flow.

Living in Townsville, the largest regional centre in the North.

The city heart provides opportunity for boutique shopping, fine dining experiences, cultural events and a bustling nightlife. The Strand is Townsville's waterfront esplanade; take a stroll along the picturesque paths, do some shopping or attend the night markets, be spoilt for choice with alfresco dining options, sit and relax while the kids play at the water park or one of the family fun areas. Picnic and BBQ facilities are available, as well as gym equipment (including a rock climbing wall) and amenities. Swim in the man-made rockpool or the lifeguard monitored beaches. All with magnificent views of the jewel in Townsville's crown, Magnetic Island. A short, scenic ferry ride will get you there.

Interested..?
For a confidential discussion please contact Sari Holland on 07 4433 3532.
Applications close on Wednesday 6 March 2019.

Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

Further information

Please download the Role Description for future reference.
This is a Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) risk role: Hepatitis B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis.

Documents

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

• NG6 Clinical Midwife (MGP) 32012416 (PDF, 464KB)
  Role Description
  
  Information Package for Applicants July 2014 (PDF, 125KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  Preparation of Documents if you are the successful Candidate (PDF, 94KB)
  Information Package for Applicants