This is for a Permanent Part Time appointment at 40 hours per fortnight.
An opportunity exists for a talented and enthusiastic Clinical Midwife Specialist to join the team in Geraldton in the Midwest.
To be successful, you will have...
- Demonstrated significant knowledge, experience and leadership in area of speciality.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently or within a collegiate team situation, using effective interpersonal, communicate and problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrated people management abilities commensurate with the role.
- Demonstrated knowledge and application of quality improvement initiative using research principles to support evidence-based practise, including development of policies and guidelines.
Position Profile:
Demonstrates leadership and role modelling in the care of pregnant women seeking pregnancy, birthing, and postnatal care within the community and managing MGP. Responsible for the delivery of the quality women’s centred care, developing standards of practise, implementing changes to clinical practice and initiating research and quality improvement activities. Provides a consultative service within area of expertise to costumers within the hospital.
Want to know more about this role: We encourage you to contact Lisa Pinkney on 08 9956 2380.
Selection Criteria: Please see the attached Job Description Form.
Eligibility to Apply: To be eligible for appointment, applicants must have a valid working visa (for fixed term appointments) or be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or have a visa to live and work indefinitely in Australia (for permanent appointments).
How to Apply: Applicants are requested to apply online http://www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au/
Please provide the following information as part of your application:
- A detailed CV that clearly shows your experience relevant to this role
- A cover letter outlining their suitability for this position.
- A 2-3 page maximum document addressing the selection criteria listed on the Job Description Form (JDF)
- The names and contact details of two (2) professional referees - preferable for one to be your current/recent supervisor or manager.
What we offer
In addition to the great salary our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits:
- Location based allowances (if applicable) including:
- additional North West paid leave
- District Allowance - regional specific
- Annual travel subsidy (ALTC)
- Air-conditioning subsidy allowance.
- Paid study Leave assistance – regional specific as per EBA.
- Generous salary packaging benefits:
- Up to $9010 on a range of benefits such as mortgage, your rent or other everyday living expenses
- Up to $2650 on meal entertainment, holiday accommodation and venue hire
- Access to novated leasing to use pre-tax dollars for a car and expenses.
- Professional Development opportunities
- Continuous learning opportunities
- 12% Superannuation Guarantee
- WACHS supports flexible working practices and consideration will be given to flexible work/roster options, where operationally appropriate.
- As a WA Country Health Service employee, you’re entitled to discounts across some private health care funds. Please see attached flyer for further details.
Area Profile
Nestled on Western Australia’s Coral Coast, located about 420 km north of Perth, Geraldton offers a relaxed coastal and community orientated lifestyle with all the amenities of a modern regional city. The city has a thriving arts scene, supported by galleries and community initiatives, and a growing café culture that adds vibrancy to the town centre.
If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.
Other Conditions: WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. Referees may also be asked to comment on an applicant’s integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour.
Please note this recruitment process requires completion of satisfactory Pre-Employment Health Assessment (PEHA). Any offer of employment with WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is conditional on satisfactory PEHA to ensure you are able to perform the inherent requirements of the position. An unsatisfactory PEHA will result in the offer of employment being withdrawn. Please see the attached WACHS PEHA Policy for further information.
This vacancy is subject to a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check. For further information please refer to the WWC website at: https://workingwithchildren.wa.gov.au
Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, it may also be used to fill other "similar" vacancies throughout the health service. In addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised vacancy, then the next most suitable applicant may also be selected from this process. Both of these options remain valid for a period of twelve (12) months from when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment decision.
We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce where every employee feels valued and empowered. We believe that a diverse team brings unique perspectives and drives innovation to meet our community’s needs. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and experiences to join us in shaping a more equitable future and as a measure to achieve equality, under sections 51, 66R and 66ZP of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984, encourage applications from people living with a disability, Aboriginal people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, women and youth (24 years of age and under).
Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm will not be accepted.
LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED
