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BB Recruitment – Health is a leading healthcare provider dedicated to delivering comprehensive maternity care services to communities in remote areas of Western Australia. Our mission is to ensure access to safe and supportive maternity care for individuals and families residing in remote regions, promoting positive birth experiences and maternal well-being.
Position Overview:
We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Midwife to join our team in providing essential maternity care services to residents in remote areas of Western Australia. As a Remote Area Midwife, you will play a crucial role in delivering personalised care to pregnant women, supporting them throughout pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period in remote and resource-limited settings.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide comprehensive antenatal care, including initial assessments, prenatal screenings, and health education to pregnant women in remote communities.
- Monitor maternal and foetal well-being during pregnancy, labour, and childbirth, assessing progress and managing any complications that arise in collaboration with medical teams.
- Assist with childbirth and provide emotional support, pain management, and comfort measures to labouring women, ensuring a positive birth experience in line with their birth preferences.
- Provide 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 provide continuity of care for mothers and babies in remote areas, promoting maternal-infant bonding and early childhood development.
- Collaborate with other healthcare professionals, including obstetricians, paediatricians, and allied health professionals, to coordinate integrated care plans and referrals as needed.
- Participate 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 by professional standards and organisational policies.
- 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 ability 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 licence and willingness to travel to remote communities as required.
- 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 are 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 opportunity to explore the natural beauty of the region during downtime
- 4 to 12-week contracts
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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