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About us:
The Women and Newborn Unit is composed of Maternity and Gynaecology inpatient services, Midwifery Group Practice (MGP), Extended Midwifery Services (EMS), and a Neonatal Nursery. The unit is women and family centred care, reflecting the needs of each woman within a safe and sustainable quality system.
All women have access to evidenced based, culturally competent maternity care in a range of settings close to where they live. Appropriately trained and qualified health professionals provide maternity care to women of Gladstone and surrounds.

About the role:
The Registered Midwife (RM) supports excellence in both midwifery/nursing care and patient outcomes. The Registered Midwife is a competent clinician who provides direct midwifery and nursing care with clinical competence and capability, optimising person-centred care and assisting the perinatal journey of women and their families and access to care services. The registered midwife/nurse works in partnership with the wider multidisciplinary team to provide person and women family centred, quality, safe patient care.

About you:

• Mandatory qualification/s: Current registration as a Registered Midwife with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and a current annual practising certificate are mandatory for this position.
• Non-mandatory qualifications/requirements: The incumbent will be required to work across a variety of settings. Must be prepared to work other shifts when required to maintain operation within the unit.
• An understanding of the importance of quality, safety and risk in a healthcare environment.
• Demonstrated ability in working within a Midwifery team in a multidisciplinary environment utilising the principles of contemporary human, material, and financial resource management.
• Demonstrate high level communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact professionally and sensitively with all levels of staff, patients and general public.
• Demonstrated commitment to participating in professional development activities.

What we offer:Salary information:
Total remuneration value of up to $121,106 p.a. is comprised of:

• An hourly rate between $41.73 - $53.53 p.h.
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% leave loading

Other benefits include:

• Professional Development Opportunities
• Education Opportunities - Study and Research
• Work-Life Balance, Variety and Flexibility
• Generous Salary Sacrificing
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounted Private Health Insurance
• Fitness Passport

Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements:
It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed on the Role Description.

How to apply:
To submit your application / expression of interest, please include:

• Your current CV or resume, including referees.
• A short 1 to 2 page cover letter outlining how your experience, abilities and knowledge align with the organisational values, accountabilities and 'How you will be Assessed' section of the Role Description.
• Include any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.

Please note pre-employment checks will be carried out on applicants recommended for appointment/employment which may include confirming your qualifications, professional registration/s, previous employment history (including any previous disciplinary action), criminal history, Australian work status and vaccination requirements.
For assistance, contact Recruitment Services @ CQ Health and quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) GL4I590422
Applications close: Tuesday, 1 October 2024
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