Registered Nurse - Midwife (504496L4)

About this role

The Team The Womens+ service is based in beautiful Launceston in our contemporary purpose-built environment, you'll have the opportunity to work across innovative midwifery-led models of care, including outreach services that support women and families throughout their pregnancy. We are committed to personalised, patient-centred care and offer excellent opportunities for professional development, career progression and leadership within a collaborative multidisciplinary team. Together, we strive to achieve the best outcomes for women, babies, families and our community. The Role As a Midwife within the Women's+ Service, you will provide high-quality, woman-centred antenatal care. Working within midwifery-led models of care and outreach services, you will support, educate and advocate for women and families while contributing to positive outcomes as part of a collaborative and dynamic multidisciplinary team. Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application. Why Tasmania The Department of Health Tasmania oversees various hospitals across the state, including the Royal Hobart Hospital, Launceston General Hospital, Northwest Regional Hospital, and Mersey Community Hospital, as well as district hospitals and ambulance services. Additionally, it provides community health, mental health, and primary healthcare services to the Tasmanian community through more than 300 sites. Tasmania, Australia's only island state, offers unparalleled natural beauty and a luxurious lifestyle. Pursuing your health career in Tasmania’s public health system means building strong connections with colleagues and patients. It also means embracing a lifestyle where you can enjoy extraordinary experiences outside of work while making a significant impact on the community during work. Details of appointment • Permanent, part time, day worker position, working up to 48 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as you can join us. *notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant. Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time, and casual vacancies. Salary $80,524 to $109,175 per annum (Pro rata). Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount. • Salary range is in accordance with Nurses and Midwives (Tasmania State Service) Agreement 2023. Access to the Grade 4 salary range $102,439- $109,175 is subject to successful application for progression to Grade 4 In addition, the following allowances calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available: • Post Graduate Allowance of up to 10% based on qualification type Salary Packaging You’ll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible. Benefits available to eligible candidate • Travel and relocation assistance support available up to $10,000 for appointees from interstate. • Professional development and accelerated pathways. • A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support. • Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $14.50 per week per person, or $28.05 for a family. • Department of Health has achieved the “Carer Accredited Employer Status” providing support to employees with caring responsibilities. (Find out more under the Carer Recognition Act 2023). More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here Eligibility Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria • Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse and as a Registered Midwife • Working with Children Registration Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check. Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance. Statement of Duties: • Generic Registered Nurse - Midwife G3-4 (May 2024) WWCR.docx Application Guide: • Applicant Guide.docx How to apply: Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered. You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required. *only Recruitment Agencies specifically contracted are invited to provide applicants to this role For more information: Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy. Name: Jacqui Cameron Position: Nursing and Midwifery Unit Manager - Womens+ Phone number:6777 8990 Email address: jacqueline.cameron@ths.tas.gov.au What it is like working at the Department of Health? Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence are the key values to work in Department of Health. Listen to some of the lived experiences from within the department through some of our wonderful staff and hear about their journey in relocating to Tasmania! Move to Tasmania | Tasmanian One Health Podcast - Spotify One Health Podcast - Apple Tasmanian Health Careers | Tasmanian Department of Health has achieved the “Carer Accredited Employer Status” providing support to employees with caring responsibilities. (Find out more under the Carer Recognition Act 2023). Respecting diversity is the foundation of everything that Department of Health do. This allows us to instil trust and collaborate through honest and fair communication and helps cultivate an environment of growth and innovation. We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.