Under s25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991, there is a genuine occupational requirement for the incumbent to be Indigenous to the Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Community.
We value the lived experience and cultural knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates, and we encourage you to apply. We understand that cultural knowledge is a strength in this role and will support you in bringing your full self to the workplace
About the role
As a Midwife within the Ngarrama Midwifery Group Practice, you will play a vital role in delivering continuity of care to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and families throughout their maternity journey. Working across antenatal, birth and postnatal phases, you will provide care that is respectful, relationship-based and responsive to each family's cultural, social and health needs. You will contribute to a model of care that prioritises trust, connection and cultural safety, partnering closely with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workers and the broader maternity team.
About you
Our ideal candidate will be someone who can carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health's values:
Practice in accordance with code of ethics, professional standards and legislation affecting midwifery practice by maintaining current knowledge and competence within scope of position.
Uphold Principle 3 of the NMBA Code of Conduct for Midwives , Cultural Practice and Respectful Relationships , centring cultural safety in all interactions with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and families, ensuring care is free of bias, racism and assumptions.
Apply clinical midwifery expertise, including assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation, to deliver a high standard of woman and baby centred care.
Develop in partnership with women individualised care plans for antenatal, intrapartum, postnatal care, which may extend to women's health, sexual and reproductive health, preparation for parenthood, and childcare ensuring care reflects the family's culture, values, and preferences.
Maintain woman and baby safety, risk minimisation and safe work activities within the practice setting.
Health Equity
It is expected that all Metro North Health staff, including the incumbent of this role as a valuable member of the Metro North workforce, contribute to the health equity agenda and meet the intent of supporting the defined six actions that specifically meet the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people within the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards (NSQHS), by actively supporting the elimination of racial discrimination and institutional racism; supporting increased access to health care; influencing the social, cultural and economic determinants of health; supporting the delivery of sustainable, culturally safe and responsive health services; and recognise the importance of working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, communities and organisations to design, deliver, monitor and review the health and support services we provide.
Benefits when working for us
Rewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas
Value driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance
Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases
Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75% and access to salary packaging
Be part of a world-class, dynamic and growing health service that embraces technology and innovation, excellence in healthcare, quality teaching and cutting edge research. Metro North Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace for all employees. We offer unique and rewarding professional development opportunities in a safe and flexible work environment with a focus on putting our people first. You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Metro North here: https://metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/careers
Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description.
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