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Salary- Eyre and Far North Local Health Network, Ceduna Midwifery Group Practice
- Salary $100,343 - $107,279 p.a. - Ongoing Part Time (22.8 hours per week) - RN/M2A
Overview
We are seeking an Associate Midwifery Unit Manager to join the Ceduna District Health Services, Midwifery Group Practice, in providing direct care to maternity clients.
In this pivotal position, you will be promoting continuity and consistency of care, you will contribute to the implementation of practice changes and service delivery and oversee the provision of midwifery care within the MGP team. You will be assisting the Midwife Unit Manager in undertaking unit management responsibilities, e.g. performance management processes, recruitment, staffing, leave management, rostering, work allocation and attendance management, financial and supplies planning and monitoring.
Eligibility
Applicants must be registered or eligible for registration as a Nurse/Midwife or Midwife by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, and hold or be eligible to hold a current practicing certificate with at least 3 years, full time equivalent, post registration experience. You will be capable of giving leadership and direction to student Midwives and less experienced Registered Midwives.
You will use your effective communication, problem solving, conflict resolution and negotiation skills to maintain a cohesive multidisciplinary team and resolve local or immediate midwifery care problems.
Applicants are encouraged to view the Job Pack below for more detailed information.
Location
Ceduna is a place on the Far West Coast of South Australia and is known as the coastal gateway to the Nullarbor on the Eyre Peninsula, the home to beautiful beaches, fresh seafood and a fully serviced town centre. For more information on Ceduna visit https://cedunatourism.com.au/.
About Us
The Eyre and Far North Local Health Network (EFNLHN) covers almost 440,000 square kilometres of spectacular South Australia, supporting about 40,000 people living around Eyre Peninsula and the Far North of the state.
With its ancient outback landscapes and culture, boutique vineyards, renowned oyster farms and Australia’s best-kept-secret surf coast, the Eyre Peninsula and Far North offers a lifestyle that will inspire and energise you. The region enjoys a Mediterranean style climate so there’s plenty of opportunity to enjoy everything the region has to offer. From surfing and fishing to hiking and exploring the outback – create your best life, right here.
Being part of Eyre and Far North Local Health Network means you will be supported both personally and professionally, can take advantage of education and training opportunities, will have access to flexible working hours and be part of an inter-professional approach to holistic health care.
To find out more about working in Eyre and Far North LHN visit Eyre and Far North LHN | SA Health
Important Information
In addition to the annual salary and entitlements (superannuation & leave loading), we also offer salary sacrifice benefits, watch a short video about what salary packaging is. For information about Relocation Support working for SA Health can be found here.
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements.
Check(s)
- DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC)
- DHS National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Check
- National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups required for this position (E.g. aged care employment or work involving vulnerable clients)
Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category A (direct contact with blood or body substances)
SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job ref: 858586.
Enquiries
Debbie Greatbatch
Administration Officer
Phone: 8626 2121
E-mail: ***************@sa.gov.au
Application Closing Date
19 March 2024 - 11.55PM
Attachments
858586 Associate Midwifery Unit Manager Job Pack.pdf
Job Capacity Statement Registered Midwife final.pdf
Australian applicant guidelines
