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SalaryThere’s never been a better time to join Hunter New England Local Health District! This vacancy is eligible for a NSW Health Rural Health Incentive package of $5,000 - $10,000 per year in addition to award entitlements and accommodation assistance (paid on a pro-rata basis for part time employees). Apply now and negotiate an incentive package that works for you and your family – you can include things like relocation and travel expenses, payment of professional development fees, additional personal leave entitlements, additional base salary, and a range of other options!
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Registered Midwife
Remuneration: $65,692.82 - $92,236.06 Per Annum + Superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ340041
Registered Midwife
Narrabri District Hospital
About the Role
Narrabri District Hospital has an exciting opportunity for a Registered Midwife to provide safe, compassionate woman centred care within the maternity service ensuring care is delivered in partnership with women and their families. You will also take a leadership role in coordinating midwifery care, working in partnership with Registered Nurses, and Student Midwives, and the multidisciplinary team in a collaborative model which places the woman at the centre of her maternity care. The successful applicant will be providing woman centred antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal care to women and their families. The Midwife may see women as outpatients who are experiencing pregnancy related conditions as well as those who require increase monitoring in their pregnancy. The Clinical Midwifery Educator is located between two sites and is available when required to make sure you are always supported.
About You
We are looking for a highly motivated and professional Midwives to join our team. The Midwife must be culturally sensitive and supportive to women. You will have the capacity to interact with others in a personable and professional manner and personally resolve conflicts when they arise. You will also have the ability to manage the midwifery care of a woman by applying evidence based practice and critical thinking and the ability to advocate for and implement individualised woman centred care.
What we can offer you:
Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD) is a great place to expand your career and grow your skills and knowledge. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry we provide a range of public health services to the Hunter, New England and Lower Mid North Coast. Being the largest employer in the region we can offer salary packaging options, educational opportunities and support from a broad network of health professionals. With CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed and develop in your chosen profession. Working with HNE Health gives you access to a great range of benefits:
- Sustainable Healthcare:
- Proximity to shopping and other services
- ADO's each month (for full time employees)
- 4 weeks annual leave each year (pro-rata for part time employees)
- Superannuation contributions
- Salary packaging options
- Fitness Passport
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
- Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals
An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
Previous candidates need not re-apply.
All NSW Health workers are required to have completed a primary course of a COVID-19 vaccine which has been approved or recognised by the Therapeutics Goods Administration (TGA). New applicants must have completed the vaccination course prior to commencement with NSW Health, or provide an approved medical contraindication certificate certifying the worker cannot have any approved COVID-19 vaccines available in NSW. Acceptable proof of vaccination is the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) Immunisation History Statement or AIR COVID-19 Digital Certificate. Booster doses are highly recommended for all health care workers who have completed the primary course of COVID-19 vaccinations. Please provide proof of booster vaccination if available.
Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases
If you are applying for a Category ‘A’ position, please read and understand NSW Health policy directive . All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in this policy
Selection Criteria
Please address the selection criteria for this position as thoroughly as possible so your application can be considered for the role. For assistance with selection criteria, please visit:
Candidates will be assessed against the Essential Requirements and Selection Criteria for this position. Please ensure you read the position description (link in advertisement below) prior to submitting an application. Candidates invited to interview will need to bring originals of qualifications or licenses required for the position for sighting by the panel.
Salary Packaging
Salary packaging is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health staff. You can potentially salary package a range of your personal expenses including but not limited to novated motor vehicle lease, relocation expenses and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more information by contacting via email at or on 1300 40 25 23.
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For role related queries or questions contact Suellen Stove on Suellen.Stove@health.nsw.gov.au
Applications Close: 3 January 2022 - Don't delay, applicants will be reviewed prior to this date
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