Registered Midwife (Caseload Midwifery Group Practice) , Queensland Health

The Midwifery Group Practice located at Townsville University Hospital are seeking an experienced and client focused Registered Midwifery - Caseload for a permanent full-time role.
The role of the Registered Midwife – Caseload - Midwifery Group Practice (MGP) is to provide primary midwifery care for an all risk caseload of up to 40 women per year. Midwifery care is provided in collaboration with other health care providers, across the continuum of pregnancy, labour, birth and the post-partum period within Maternity Services and in the community.
The midwife will provide clinical expertise as a caseload midwife, with support to other Midwives within the Group Practice, ensuring the provision of best practice, collaboration and quality patient care for women and their families.
Job details Position status Permanent
Position type Full-time
Occupational group Health - Midwifery
Classification Nurse Grade 5
Workplace Location Townsville region
Job ad reference QLD/TV537219
Closing date 05-Feb-2024
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Salary Other
Job duration Permanent full-time
Contact person Rebecca Lewis
Contact details 0436 927 204
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Midwifery Group Practice
Women using the Midwifery Group Practice (MGP) model of care will have a known midwife who works with one or more backup midwives to provide care from early in pregnancy, throughout labour and birth, and for up to six weeks after birth. MGP midwives work closely with Townsville University Hospital obstetricians and other health care professionals, allowing the team to care for pregnant women regardless of their pregnancy risk or the complexity of their care.
Role requirements

• Mandatory: Bachelor of Midwifery or equivalent is a mandatory qualification for this position.
• Highly Desirable: Postgraduate qualifications relevant to the position or working towards a relevant qualification.
• Demonstrates clinical skills in IV cannulation, water immersion in labour and waterbirth, perineal suturing and speculum examination. If not competent in these skills must be willing to undertake the necessary training during the term of this employment.
• The successful candidate will be required to complete mandatory competencies including the Extended Practice Authority for Midwives, Examination of the Newborn package and the Water Immersion in Labour package, within three months of commencement.
• On call / Shift Workers: Appointees will be required work on call and will benefit from an annualised salary. Appointees will be required to work under the Midwifery Model of Care – Continuity of care caseload model, working within the local agreement as per Nursing and Midwifery Award which includes an annualized salary with 35% loading and six (6) weeks recreation leave.
• Drivers Licence: This position requires the incumbent to operate a class C motor vehicle and an appropriate license endorsement to operate this vehicle is required. Proof of this endorsement must be provided prior to the commencement of duty.
• The applicant ideally will have a working knowledge of a range of software packages used in the clinical and management environment, including but not limited to Microsoft Windows, Excel, Access, and Power Point.

For additional information regarding the responsibilities and/or other requirements for this position please refer to the role description.
Generous remuneration package value up to $117926 p.a.comprising:

• Salary rates between $3079.50 - $3950.00 p.f. (NG5)
• Annualized salary with 35% loading
• 6 weeks Annual leave
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• Other employment benefits may include:

, locality allowances, employee wellness and assistance programs and access to corporate discounts
Interested?
Contact: Rebecca Lewis on 0436 927 204
Apply ONLINE by: Monday 05/02/2024
Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
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This is a Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) risk role:
Hepatitis B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis.
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