Clinical Midwife Consultant- Complex Diabetes Clinic

Job Description

Clinical Midwife Consultant - Complex Diabetes Clinic Employment Type: Permanent Part Time Hours per fortnight: 32 Job Category: Nursing - Midwives This is your chance to enhance your career with Victoria’s largest regional Health Service. Enjoy a role that will be varied, challenging, and rewarding. Permanent part-time opportunity (32 hours per fortnight). About Barwon Health Barwon Health is one of the largest and most comprehensive regional health services in Australia, providing care at all stages of life and circumstance. Services available through Barwon Health cover the full spectrum from primary care, community services, aged care, rehabilitation, mental health, emergency, and acute care. We serve more than 500,000 people through the efforts of more than 9,000 staff and volunteers across more than 20 sites. Barwon Health is committed to developing a vibrant culture of education, training, and research that advances health and wellbeing for all. About the facility Our major sites include University Hospital Geelong in Geelong’s CBD, the McKellar Centre precinct in North Geelong, Barwon Health North in Norlane, and residential aged care facilities spanning the region. Comprehensive mental health, community health, and dental services are delivered through various programs across the Barwon South West Region, including Torquay and Colac. About the role The Complex Diabetes Clinic CMC will be responsible for the triaging and coordination of referrals and appointments for the Complex Diabetes Clinic. The CMC will provide coordination of the patients' care throughout their pregnancy with a focus on continuity of care. The CMC will liaise with patients, book appointments, provide midwifery appointments, and will be available to take phone calls and respond to messages. CMC Responsibilities: Includes working collaboratively with the MDT Team to ensure the appropriate review and follow-up of women going through the Complex Diabetes Clinics. This includes coordinating face-to-face reviews with Obstetricians, Endocrinologists, Diabetes Educators/Nurses, and allied health practitioners, as well as liaising with women and the wider multidisciplinary team in developing antenatal, intrapartum, and postnatal care plans. The CMC will assist and help facilitate the High Risk Complex Diabetes Clinic MDT, as well as assisting with auditing and data analysis for the clinic. About the culture You will have the opportunity to be part of a highly skilled, professional, and dedicated team who take pride in providing high-quality services. We promote positive, respectful relationships and strong partnerships within the workplace. Grow and develop your capabilities with Barwon Health’s commitment to professional development. Excellent working conditions with a high sense of job satisfaction. A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program. Wide range of professional development opportunities to enhance your career. Attractive salary packaging benefits. Living expenses capped at $9,010 and meals and entertainment capped at $2,650. About Geelong: Derived from the local Wathaurong Aboriginal name for the region Djilang, Geelong is thought to mean ‘Tongue of Land’. Geelong offers a range of lifestyle choices including inner city, coastal, suburban, and rural homes. Geelong is home to world-class schools and education providers. Appreciate our vast and abundant parklands, sports and entertainment attractions, and thriving dining and shopping complexes. At Barwon Health, we are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce where we value each person’s uniqueness. We embrace diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, whilst providing high-quality health care to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexual orientation. We are committed to providing positive employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and welcome employment applications from candidates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background. We also strongly encourage people with disabilities and diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles. If we can assist you with any reasonable adjustments to submit your application for this role, please contact noting your preferred method of communication and contact details, and a member of the team will be in touch. Prior to commencement with Barwon Health, all new employees are required to provide a completed Barwon Health Immunity Status form and have Staff Care clearance. Application closing date: 31 January 2025 #J-18808-Ljbffr