Registered Midwife Level 2 - North Canberra Hospital Maternity at ACT Health

City of Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 Jul, 26

Salary

119223.0

Posted On

01 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Midwifery, Clinical leadership, Antenatal care, Postnatal care, Newborn care, Staff supervision, Multidisciplinary team collaboration, Clinical flow management, Staffing allocation, Patient care

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Employment Type: Multiple Permanent Positions Classification: Registered Midwife Level 2 (603453+) Salary: $112,841 – $119,223 Pro Rata (Plus 12%25 Super) Location: North Canberra Hospital Section: Maternity What can we offer you: • City living without the traffic – click here to see why you should live in Canberra. • Competitive pay rates and excellent working conditions within a tertiary hospital. • Salary Packaging with many options that provide full fringe benefits tax concessions. • Flexible working conditions. • Reimbursement of relocation expenses for interstate candidates (subject to review and approval). To find out more on what a career at CHS can give you, the benefits of working with us and why Canberra is Australia's happiest city click here: Benefits of working with us - Canberra Health Services (act.gov.au) About the Role: The Women's and Children's Division within North Canberra Hospital provides Maternity & Gynaecology services to consumers residing in the ACT or surrounding region. Staff working in the in-patient ward (3S) provide care for antenatal and postnatal women (and newborns) as well as for women recovering from general surgery or those that require a hospital admission for medical treatment. Registered Midwives work within the multidisciplinary team that includes Registered Nurses, Medical Officers, Allied Health Professionals and Hospital Support Staff. Level 2 RMs are employed on all shifts and contribute to the provision of skilled midwifery care that promotes best clinical outcomes for consumers. The Level 2 RM is a clinical leader that supervises and supports the whole team with a focus on support for Level 1 Registered Midwives working in the area. The Level 2 RM works in collaboration with the Clinical Flow Managers (CFM) to ensure that staffing allocation is appropriate and within staffing ratios. For more information regarding the position duties click here for the Position Description. Please note prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to: • Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check. • Comply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy. To Apply: Please apply online by submitting a copy of your CV along with a maximum 2-page cover letter or pitch, responding to the Selection Criteria, listed in the Position Description. This document is required and must be submitted to be considered for the role. ***Please note applications submitted via an agency will not be accepted for this position*** Appointment may be made on application and references only Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focussed on the delivery of high quality, effective, person centred care. It provides acute, sub-acute, primary and community‐based health services, to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and surrounding region. More information can be found on the CHS website. Our Vision: creating exceptional health care together Our Role: to be a health service that is trusted by our community Our Values: Reliable, Progressive, Respectful and Kind CHS is committed to workforce diversity and to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from all diversity groups. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people who identify as LGBTQIA+ are particularly encouraged to apply. If you would like further information regarding this opportunity, please contact Jennifer Eling jennifer.eling@act.gov.au. #LI-DNI A merit pool may be established from this recruitment process and will be used for the next 12 months to fill various positions both on a temporary and permanent basis with full-time and part-time opportunities available.

Responsibilities

The Registered Midwife Level 2 provides skilled clinical care to antenatal and postnatal women and newborns while acting as a clinical leader. They supervise Level 1 midwives and collaborate with managers to ensure appropriate staffing and high-quality patient outcomes.