Midwife - Full Time (Hours Negotiable) - Hervey Bay (Job 10003184)

Job Type: Permanent - Full Time (Part-time option available)
After Hours Requirements: No
Practice Information:
This Community Controlled service for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people on the Fraser Coast adopts a Model of Care which ensures high quality services and facilities designed to ensure Healthy Living, Healthy Communities and a Healthy Future.
The organisation provides a culturally safe, friendly, confidential service where community are listened to and respected by ensuring we:

• Provide access to a flexible and responsive primary health and wellbeing services tailored to meet the changing needs of individuals, the unique needs of Elders requiring aged care services and local community.
• Enhance client’s self-determination and empowerment through a holistic approach to support our clients in managing their health and wellness.
• Align with custodianship of the Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service Organisation {ACCHO}.

About the practice:

• Excellent purpose-built facilities
• Hours = Monday – Friday 8.30am – 5.00pm
• Dedicated team of professional staff

Position Description:
The Midwife position is responsible for the provision of culturally appropriate care to our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and their families, within a primary health care setting. The service adopts a holistic approach which focuses on the concept of continuity of care and comprehensive midwifery led care for women during pregnancy, labour, and the postpartum period.
This rare opportunity offers the successful applicants the inclusion and support of a varied and multiskilled inter-disciplinary and integrated team. Join a growing Aboriginal Community Controlled Service which offers you the opportunity to genuinely make the job your own and increase your scope.
Key Duties:

• Maternal services including antenatal, postnatal, child development checks; screening; parenting advice; responses to identified social and developmental health needs; referral to support services; early intervention services; improved linkages and collaboration with a range of maternal and early neonatal services;
• Maternal antenatal care services including: providing advice about smoking cessation, healthy eating and physical activity; referrals to other health services; referrals to support services; referrals to specialists; parenting advice; social and emotional wellbeing; alcohol consumption during pregnancy; and antenatal consultations;
• Postnatal care services including: breastfeeding support/information; parenting advice about providing supportive and nurturing healthy (including smoke free) environments, nutrition and health eating support;
• Child and adult immunisation;
• Health assessment services: diabetes, sexually-transmissible infections, cardio-vascular and renal diseases etc.
• Health promotion services including: nutrition, tackling smoking and alcohol, physical activity, sexual health, blood borne viruses, prevention of communicable disease; holistic health services, women’s health services, and harm and injury reduction activities.
• Liaise and coordinate treatment, care and follow up through consultation with other sections in the service, local hospital and agencies.
• Conduct home visits and/or outreach services.
• Management of all recalls for significant results and follow up of tests, results and referrals.

Key Requirements:

• Current Midwifery Nursing Registration with (AHPRA).
• Evidence of recency of practice and ability to work autonomously.
• Ability to provide antenatal and postnatal care in a Primary Health Care setting.
• Relevant clinical experience with commitment to evidence-based outcomes.
• Responsible for undertaking a minimum of 20 hours annual professional development to be eligible for ongoing Registration with (AHPRA).
• Dual RN/RM preferred but not essential.
• A demonstrated ability to work within the community and to promote the development of the organisation’s Model of Care.
• Commitment to Professional Development of self and others to encourage lifelong learning.
• Responsive to the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and has received or willing to attend training in cultural reflective practice.
• Ability to plan, prioritise and time manage.
• Utilises available resources effectively and efficiently for the delivery of evidence-based midwifery care.
• Current CPR (annual), and First Aid Training (every 3 years).
• Current Class C driver licence.
• Satisfactory Police Check.
• Evidence of immunisation against vaccine preventable diseases

Salary Information:
Competitive base salary + 10.5% super + salary sacrifice + 5 weeks annual leave
About Hervey Bay:
Hervey Bay is located in South-East Queensland, 300km north of Brisbane. Hervey Bay is a coastal town regarded as one of Queensland’s best holiday destinations with many attractions such as whale watching and easy access to Fraser Island. Hervey Bay’s beaches provide opportunity for year-round entertainment and relaxation. Along the Esplanade are many cafes, shops, scenic walks, parklands, piers and a lively marina. Hervey Bay makes for an appealing living destination with a mild climate. Hervey Bay offers family-friendly living, a University, TAFE, quality Private and Public schools and a thriving food and wine restaurants along the Esplanade and many more.
For more information on this position, please contact our team via hws@healthworkforce.com.au.
Please apply via the 'Apply Now' button on this page.
Applications Close: Friday 18th November 2022
Following successful placement, eligible candidates may be entitled to receive support and financial assistance through Health Workforce Queensland's comprehensive workforce attraction and retention incentives. This position may be eligible for a scholarship or bursary for ongoing professional development.
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