CCLHD - Registered Midwife - Wyong Midwifery Group Practice

Job Description

Employment Type : Permanent Full Time Position Classification : Registered Midwife Remuneration : $1,382.80 - $1,941.40 per week Hours Per Week : 38 Requisition ID : REQ549794 An Eligibility List (E-List) or talent pool may be created from this recruitment episode to assist in filling future permanent, temporary, or casual full-time and part-time positions. We are excited to invite applications for a permanent full-time Registered Midwife to join our dedicated team across both Gosford and Wyong Hospitals, within the Central Coast Local Health District. In this essential role, you will provide compassionate, person-centred care within a midwifery continuity of care model, working collaboratively with women and their families as well as the multidisciplinary healthcare team. As a Registered Midwife, you will deliver safe and effective maternity care throughout the entire continuum, from antenatal to postnatal care, while working within the midwifery continuity of care model. The successful candidate may also have the opportunity to participate in the Home Birth model of Care. Your role will involve assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care plans to achieve the best possible outcomes for women and their families. You will manage emergency situations as they arise, provide clinical supervision and mentoring to junior staff, and contribute to professional development and policy development within the team. Additionally, you will maintain accurate documentation on patient care, collaborating with other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive and continuous care. The role also requires active participation in safety and quality initiatives, aligned with National Patient Safety and Quality Standards. About You You have a current registration as a Registered Midwife with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). You have recent clinical experience in midwifery. You have an understanding of midwifery group practice and teamwork. You have strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to adapt communication style to suit different audiences, along with proficiency in using information technology to enhance patient care. Where You’ll Be Working You will be working across Gosford and Wyong Hospitals , both located within the picturesque Central Coast Local Health District. This region offers an exceptional work-life balance, with stunning coastal views, a vibrant community, and an abundance of recreational activities. The role involves working across both sites, and as such, a valid Australian driver’s license and willingness to travel within the district are essential. The opportunity to work in a variety of settings will enhance your professional development while making a positive difference to the lives of women and families in the region. As the leading healthcare provider in the region, Central Coast Local Health District is well known for its dedication to high quality patient care and community services. CCLHD provides the community of the Central Coast with a caring environment dedicated to improving the patient journey. What we Offer Work for the largest employer on the Central Coast Full-time employees receive an Additional Day Off (ADO) through our ADO policy and 17.5% Leave Loading on Full Time positions. Full Salary Packaging services are provided – which means you save more tax. Discounted Fitness Passport to balance your wellbeing. Professional Development through access to experienced and quality leadership. Social Club. Access to Wellbeing programs and support through our Employee Assistance Program. Child Safe Standard Commitment Central Coast Local Health District is committed to ensuring child safety in all our health services, and hospitals in every ward, emergency department, waiting room, clinic as well as our online and virtual spaces. The Central Coast Local Health District has already taken significant steps to keep children safe, though more work needs to be done to ensure that child safety is embedded in all the care that we deliver and is across all systems, policies and processes. The Child Safe Standards provide a framework that outlines the essential elements of Child Safe organisations. Through the application of the Child Safe Standards our organisation will continue to build a culture where abuse is prevented, responded to and reported. We are committed to promoting the rights of children and young people and empowering and promoting their voices within the Central Coast. Child Safety is everyone’s responsibility. Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion At Central Coast Local Health District, we are committed to creating a diverse, and inclusive environment which reflects the community and customers we serve. We actively promote the employment of women, people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ community and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and would like assistance with your application or to obtain more information on how to apply, please visit our Stepping Up initiative. The ‘Stepping Up’ online resource aims to assist Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander job applicants understand how to apply for roles within NSW Health by clarifying the recruitment and onboarding process. Need more information? Click here for the Position Description Find out more about applying for this position For role related queries or questions contact Karen Kennedy;Phone : (02) 4320 2232Email : Applications Close: Monday, 3 February 2025 at 11.59pm. You are encouraged to complete applications on a weekday where Technical Support is available Monday to Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm by phoning ROB Help Desk on 1300 679 367. #J-18808-Ljbffr