AddressThe Role
An opportunity has become available for a Identified First Nations Registered Nurse and/or Registered Midwife Waijungbah Jarjums (Child Health) to join Gold Coast Health (GCH) where the focus of our 12 000-strong team is on providing world-class health care to people living in the Gold Coast, and northern New South Wales region of Australia.
You will
- Ensure a holistic approach to the health care needs of the client
- Act as a resource person for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families and referring agencies
- Advocate for the infant / child and their family and change agent to support positive health outcomes
- Provide care in a convenient location for them, in a community space, in the Waijungbah Jarjums clinic or at home
About you
To be successful in this position you will require:
- Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent
- Registration with the Nursing Midwifery Board of Australia
- Evidence of vaccination, or be able to be vaccinated against and remain vaccinated against - Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis and Hepatitis B
- Tuberculosis screening, to identify if the tuberculosis vaccination may be required
- Declaration of serious discipline history must be disclosed
- Criminal History Screening will be required for new employees (GCH will cover cost)
Benefits
- Flexible work options
- Career Development
- Salary Packaging
- Modern Facilities
- Diverse Work Culture
- Research Opportunities
- 12.75% super
- 17.5% leave loading
- Interstate/International candidates may be eligible for the Queensland Health Attraction Incentive – up $20,000!
Salary
- Permanent part time, temporary part time
- Base salary ranging from $41.74 - $53.53 per hour
About Us
Waijungbah Jarjums embodies Gold Coast Health's commitment to the development of culturally and socially sensitive care for the local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community. Co-led and co-designed by the local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community, Identified Midwifery Navigator, Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service (GCHHS) Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander unit and Griffith Universities Professor of First Peoples Health.
Waijungbah Jarjums provides a community based one-stop hub for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and babies across the first 1000 days with a continuity of midwifery care group practice, Child Health Nurses, Allied Health, and Health workers. Central to the innovation of the newly developed model of care is the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community working group.
About Gold Coast Health
- Nationally and internationally recognised location for innovative medical research and health care
- Annual operating budget exceeding $1.5 billion
- More than 1100 beds across three hospitals - Gold Coast University Hospital, Robina Hospital, Varsity Lakes Hospital and Robina and Southport Health Precincts
- Secondary and tertiary health services across more than 20 facilities
- Opportunity to combine professional advancement, job satisfaction and relaxation into one fulfilling lifestyle
- A workplace culture that encourages people to bring their whole selves to work so that they can perform at their best
- Committed to reflecting the diversity of the Gold Coast community and ensuring each staff member is included and feels like they belong
How to Apply
Click APPLY to submit your application by Wednesday, 5 June 2024
Gold Coast Health is committed to providing an accessible, inclusive work environment. Please contact the nominated person if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout this recruitment process.
Job Ad reference: GC565952
Please note: no third-party applications will be accepted.
