Employment Type : Permanent Full Time/Part Time (0.84 FTE/ 32hrs) Position Classification : Registered Midwife Remuneration : $36.39 - $51.09 per hour plus superannuation Hours Per Week : Up to 38 Requisition ID : REQ533322 The Sutherland Hospital is now recruiting to Community Maternity Services. Where you'll be working The Community Maternity Services at Sutherland Hospital provides Maternity care as an outpatient model with an emphasis on continuity of care. The Community Maternity Services incorporates Midwifery Group Practice (MGP), Maternity Antenatal / Postnatal Service (MAPS), the Antenatal Clinics, Midwifery in the home postnatally and the New Directions team, which provides antenatal and postnatal care to Indigenous mothers and babies. The Community Maternity Services strives to provide safe, woman centred care by working collaboratively with the women and families who engage with the service. What you'll be doing The vision for South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is exceptional care, healthier lives. SESLHD is committed to enabling our community to be healthy and well, and to providing the best possible compassionate care when people need it. The vision for Nursing and Midwifery at Sutherland hospital is to build a united team that provides compassionate care to our community through transformational, supportive and holistic nursing and midwifery. The Registered Midwife coordinates and delivers high quality midwifery care to women and families of The Sutherland Hospital & Community Health Services consistent with SESLHD and The Sutherland Hospital & Community Health Services policies, procedures and standards. Learn more about The Sutherland Hospital here. Learn more about SESLHD here. Get up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees) in addition to annual leave, Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay Up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal & entertainment & Novated Leasing, Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport., Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members, Discounted Private Health Insurance. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing. Category A workers and new recruits who are non-compliant with seasonal influenza vaccination or have a medical contraindication to influenza vaccinations must comply with all other infection control risk reduction strategies as directed while working in a Category A position. SESLHD is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. This will help ensure our employees, our patients and their carers, feel supported. We encourage people from different backgrounds to apply. Support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates: We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates and we have an Aboriginal Employment Consultant that can provide support. If you have any questions or would like guidance on the recruitment process, please contact the SESLHD Aboriginal Employment Team via email to: SESLHD-AboriginalWorkforcehealth.nsw.gov.au Selection Criteria: Current unrestricted registration as a Registered Midwife with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia, and current NSW Drivers Licence and willingness to utilise as required for the position. Demonstrated high level written and verbal communication, interpersonal skills and the ability to identify key messages, issues and concerns when communicating with others. Demonstrated ability to proactively engage with women and families to enhance service delivery and to guide others in providing service excellence. Demonstrated ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and apply professional and ethical boundaries when dealing with complex situations. Basic computer skills and proven ability to use health information systems. Detailed knowledge and understanding of risk management, safety and quality principles and the role of the Registered Midwife in applying these principles. Demonstrated recent post registration experience in the continuum of pregnancy care with an understanding of effective escalation and emergency Midwifery care. Demonstrated ability to manage autonomous caseload and flexible on-call hours within the model of care. Need more information? 1) Click here for the Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards 2) Find out more about applying for this position For role related queries or questions contact Monique Keevers on Monique.Keevershealth.nsw.gov.au Applications Close: 24 November 2024