Clinical Midwife

About this role

Do you want to be a part of a team that promotes and improves the health of its people and community? This is a Permanent Part Time appointment at 64 hours (0.8FTE) per fortnight. What is our Clinical Midwife - Midwifery Antenatal/Postnatal Service(MAPS) role? The Clinical Midwife - Midwifery Antenatal/Postnatal Service (MAPS) is based within the Women and Newborn Services at Osborne Park Hospital (OPH). The role provides coordinated antenatal and postnatal midwifery care through a continuity model, supporting women and their families from pregnancy through to the postnatal period. Working within a multidisciplinary team, the Clinical Midwife provides comprehensive assessment, care planning, education and care coordination, promoting informed decision-making and facilitating timely referral to specialist services when required. The role collaborates closely with multidisciplinary teams across OPH and the Women and Newborn Health Service (WNHS), including King Edward Memorial Hospital (KEMH), to ensure women receive seamless care throughout their pregnancy journey. Clinical Midwives practise in accordance with the NMBA Registered Midwife Standards for Practice, delivering safe, evidence-based and woman-centred care while contributing to clinical leadership, quality improvement, mentorship and service development. You will be an enthusiastic and innovative clinician whose actions, interactions and partnerships contribute to excellence in patient care. During the selection process you will be assessed on your ability to fulfil the responsibilities of this position while demonstrating the NMHS values of Care, Respect, Innovation, Teamwork and Integrity. Applicants must hold a current Western Australian “C” or “C.A” Class Driver’s Licence. This position is subject to a Working With Children (WWC) Check. For further information please refer to the Working With Children Screening Unit website at https://workingwithchildren.wa.gov.au . Area Profile The Women and Newborn Health Service (WNHS) is part of the North Metropolitan Health Service (NMHS) and comprises King Edward Memorial Hospital (KEMH), the maternity unit at Osborne Park Hospital (OPH) and a range of specialist women’s and newborn health services. Together, these services provide comprehensive maternity, neonatal and gynaecology care for women and families across Western Australia. The Women and Newborn Services at OPH provide maternity and gynaecology care for women with low to moderate risk pregnancies in a welcoming suburban hospital. Women receive high-quality, evidence-based care through a range of contemporary models of care, supported by multidisciplinary teams and seamless access to specialist and tertiary services across WNHS when required. WNHS is committed to excellence in clinical care, education, research and innovation, providing a collaborative environment that supports professional development, continuous quality improvement and exceptional outcomes for women, babies and families. What we offer NMHS supports flexible working practices and consideration will be given to flexible work options, where operationally appropriate. In addition to the great salary, our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits ( North Metropolitan Health Service - Pay and Benefits ) including: • Generous salary packaging to increase take-home pay • Professional and career development opportunities • Diverse and inclusive culture Want to know more about this role? We encourage you to contact Brodie Byrnes on 0423 634 464, to discuss how this role aligns with your personal and career interests. We think you’ll like it here Our employees like working here, and we think you will too. Watch this video to find out what they have to say. Ready to join our team? Applicants are required to apply online www.jobs.wa.gov.au so allow enough time to complete the online application process and attach your documentation. If you experience difficulties, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours. The JDF is attached for reference. Your application should include: • A 2–3-page maximum document addressing the selection criteria listed on the Job Description Form (JDF) • A detailed Resume which sets out your qualifications, capabilities and experience relevant to this position. • References - the names and contact details of two (2) referees. It is preferable for one of your referees to have been a recent supervisor. Applicants must ensure their nominated referees are available to provide references when requested, as failure to do so may result in them being deemed unsuitable. Eligibility to Apply: Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positions in the public sector. Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, it may also be used to fill other "similar" vacancies throughout the health service. In addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised vacancy, then the next most suitable applicant may also be selected from this process. Both of these options remain valid for a period of twelve (12) months from when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment decision. North Metropolitan Health Service (NMHS) fosters an environment of equity and inclusion and strives to ensure everyone experiences a sense of belonging. We celebrate the rich diversity of our community and are committed to recruiting a team that is reflective of those we care for. We encourage anyone who aligns with our values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, Innovation and Care to apply for this role. NMHS is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of our Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing Strategy. As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position. NMHS upholds the social model of disability. We welcome applicants who have disability and endeavour to support reasonable workplace adjustments and flexibility. If you have any access needs or require adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact the NMHS Talent Attraction Group (TAG) at email nmhs.talent@health.wa.gov.au . Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions after or on, 4:00pm on the closing date will not be accepted. We look forward to receiving your application.