Clinical Midwife Manager

WA Country Health Service - Kimberley

Location: Kununurra

Position Number: 00617495

Salary: RN SRN Level 4 $129,144 p.a. (plus 11% superannuation)

Closing Date: AWST 4.00pm Monday 22 April 2024

This is for a Fixed Term Full Time Appointment for a 12-month period with the possibility of an extension(s). This is a Fixed Term opportunity while the substantive occupant is on a period of Parental Leave.

 Opportunities are abundant in the Kimberley. Are you looking to progress your career in a supportive and dynamic environment? Do you want to live in a vibrant community with excellent facilities that feels like a home away from home?

About this role

The Clinical Midwife Manager position provides clinical leadership, effective management and is responsible for standards of nursing practice and monitoring client/patient care in the area of responsibility to ensure safe effective and efficient service provision. The position provides a multi-disciplinary approach to patient care and provision of services to internal and external customers, and provides operational and management support across all areas of service delivery. 

To be successful, you will have...

• Eligible for registration in the category of Midwife by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
• Demonstrated well developed leadership and management skills that influence and progresses clinical care, policy and collaboration.
• Demonstrated well developed skills and experience in quality improvement and the development of new systems of care.
• Demonstrated digital capability across clinical systems which contribute to the provision of quality care.
• In partnership with the multidisciplinary team leads the establishment and maintenance of a culture of patient safety within their area of specialty and contributes to the Service wide initiatives
• Possession of a current C or C-A Class drivers licence.
• Current knowledge of legislative and regulatory requirements in the areas of Equal Opportunity, Disability Services and Work Health & Safety, and how these impact on employment, people management and service delivery

What we offer

In addition to the great salary employees may be eligible for an amazing range of benefits:

• Location based allowances including:
• additional North West paid leave
• District Allowance - regional specific
• Annual travel subsidy (ALTC)
• Air-conditioning subsidy allowance.
• Heavily subsidised housing Government Regional Officer Housing
• Relocation allowance (For further information refer to “Belong” and “Relocation incentive” attachments)
• Paid study Leave assistance – regional specific as per EBA
• Generous salary packaging benefits:
• Up to $9010 on a range of benefits such as mortgage, your rent or other everyday living expenses
• Up to $2650 on meal entertainment, holiday accommodation and venue hire
• Access to novated leasing to use pre-tax dollars for a car and expenses
• Plus, Additional Remote Area Specific Benefits.
• Flexible working and leave arrangements 
• Professional Development opportunities 
•  Continuous learning opportunities
• 11% Superannuation Guarantee
• WACHS supports flexible working practices and consideration will be given to flexible work/roster options, where operationally appropriate. 

The Country Nursing & Midwifery incentive program is available to new and existing nurses and midwives - across a broad range of patient-facing roles - on fixed term or permanent contracts at 76 select locations. Eligible nurses and midwives can receive between $5,000 and $17,000 in support over 12 months (WA Country Health Service - Country Nursing and Midwifery Incentive Program).

Area Profile

WACHS Kimberley is the most northern health region of WACHS. The Kimberley region has approximately 200 Aboriginal communities, over 34 different Aboriginal language groups and 45 percent of the population are Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people. WACHS Kimberley consists of six hospitals, an inpatient mental health unit, three Community Directorates and a Corporate Office. WACHS Kimberley provides hospital, community health, public health, remote area health, community aged care, and mental health services across the region through a dedicated team of medical, nursing, Aboriginal health, allied health, and support staff.

Want to know more about this role?

We encourage you to contact Sharon Pope 0400 626 ***.

Selection Criteria: Please see the Job Description Form (available online at www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au). 

Application Instructions: Applicants are requested to apply online by clicking on the Apply button or via www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au.