AddressBB Recruitment – Health is a premier healthcare provider committed to delivering comprehensive maternity care services to communities in remote areas of Western Australia. Our goal is to ensure access to safe and supportive maternity care for individuals and families residing in these regions, fostering positive birth experiences and maternal well-being.
Position Overview:
We are in search of a compassionate Midwife to join our team in delivering essential maternity care services to residents in remote areas of Western Australia. As a Remote Area Midwife, you will play a vital role in providing personalised care to pregnant women, supporting them throughout pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period in remote and resource-limited settings.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide thorough antenatal care, including initial assessments, prenatal screenings, and health education to pregnant women in remote communities.
- Monitor the well-being of mothers and babies during pregnancy, labor, and childbirth, assessing progress and managing any complications in collaboration with medical teams.
- Assist with childbirth and offer emotional support, pain management, and comfort measures to labouring women, ensuring a positive birth experience aligned with their preferences.
- Deliver immediate postnatal care to mothers and newborns, including breastfeeding support, newborn assessments, and postpartum education on infant care and maternal health.
- Conduct home visits and follow-up appointments to maintain continuity of care for mothers and babies in remote areas, fostering maternal-infant bonding and early childhood development.
- Collaborate with healthcare professionals like obstetricians, pediatricians, and allied health professionals to coordinate integrated care plans and referrals as necessary.
- Engage in community outreach initiatives, childbirth education programs, and maternal health promotion activities to empower women and families with knowledge and skills for healthy pregnancies and childbirth experiences.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of midwifery assessments, interventions, and patient outcomes in accordance with professional standards and organisational policies.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Midwifery, with current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
- Demonstrated experience working as a Midwife in maternity care settings, preferably in remote or rural areas.
- Strong clinical skills in antenatal, intrapartum, and postnatal care, with the ability to manage normal and complex pregnancies and childbirths.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the capacity to build rapport and establish trusting relationships with women and their families.
- Cultural competence and sensitivity to the needs of Indigenous populations and other diverse communities in remote areas.
- Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams in remote and resource-limited environments.
- Flexibility to adapt to the challenges and demands of remote area practice, including limited resources and geographical isolation.
- Current driver’s license and willingness to travel to remote communities as required.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary package with remote area allowances and additional benefits.
- Ongoing professional development opportunities and support for further education and training in midwifery.
- Relocation assistance and accommodation provided for eligible candidates.
- Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of women and families in remote Western Australia.
- Work-life balance with flexible rostering options and the chance to explore the natural beauty of the region during downtime.
- 4 to 12-week contracts.
How to Apply:
If you are a dedicated Midwife passionate about providing safe and supportive maternity care in remote communities, we invite you to apply by submitting your resume and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and motivation for joining our team. Please send your application to ******@bbrecruitment.com.au.
Join us in delivering compassionate maternity care and promoting maternal well-being in Western Australia’s remote areas. We look forward to welcoming you to our dedicated team of healthcare professionals!
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