Registered Midwife Caesarean Section, C2 West - Wollongong Hospital

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Registered Midwife Caesarean Section, C2 West - Wollongong Hospital Employment Type: Permanent Full Time Position Classification: Registered Midwife Remuneration: $62,619.5 - $87,926.11 Hours Per Week: 38 Requisition ID: REQ54750 Applications Close: 29 July 2018 An exciting opportunity exists to join the Maternity Services Department at Wollongong Hospital! Where you’ll be working Wollongong Hospital is the largest of Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District’s eight hospitals with 500 beds, over 63,000 emergency presentations and treats more than 48,000 patients annually. It is the region’s tertiary referral hospital and provides a comprehensive range of inpatient and community-based services including; aged care, allied health, medicine and critical care, surgical and medical services, outpatient and referral services. Wollongong is located 80km south of Sydney on a narrow coastal strip bordered by the Royal National Park to the north, Lake Illawarra to the south, the Tasman Sea to the east and the Illawarra Escarpment to the west. Wollongong is a beautiful seaside city nestled between the dramatic Illawarra escarpment and the Tasman Sea, located only an hour’s drive south of Sydney. Learn more about the lifestyle benefits of living and working in Wollongong. Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District is committed to equal employment opportunity and embraces diversity and inclusion within its workforce. As such, people from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. This includes but is not limited to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, People with Disability, Women and People from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse backgrounds. The values of the Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District guide the behaviour and professional standards of our staff and underpin the ways in which we engage with our patients and consumers. Our CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment. What you'll be doing The Caesarean Section Midwife is responsible for attending caesarean sections to receive / resuscitate newborns in the Wollongong Hospital Operating Suite (TWH). The midwife liaises with TWH Nursing Unit Manager of Recovery, Day Surgery and Recovery Room staff. The midwife also liaises with TWH, Birthing Unit, Postnatal, Antenatal, Day Surgery and Neonatal Care staff to provide a seamless service for women and their babies. The Caesarean Section Midwife demonstrates a comprehensive knowledge of this specialised practice area. The midwife demonstrates and contributes to effective ethical decision making; respects the decisions made by the woman within the ethical framework of midwifery practice and that of the organisation. The midwife shows sensitivity to the family’s needs, values and beliefs; and refrains from imposing personal values on others. The Caesarean Section Midwife functions within the Policies and Procedures of the Department of Health, Wollongong Hospital and the Nursing and Midwifery Division. In particular the Caesarean Section Midwife provides leadership in the facilitation of skin to skin as per hospital policy - Skin to Skin in Birthing Suite and Operating Theatres MAT POST CLIN GL 04. Successful applicants to the role must provide certified documentation of vaccination history and pathology as part of their recruitment documentation. The applicant must be certified as compliant with http://www1.health.nsw.gov.au/pds/Pages/doc.aspx?dn=PD2018_009 before employment can commence. An eligibility list will be created for future Temporary and Permanent Full-Time and Part-Time positions. Please note: Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing. Criminal record checks will be undertaken on successful applicants. This position is designated as child-related employment and you will be required to obtain a Working With Children clearance from the Office of the Children’s Guardian. To apply, please go to https://wwccheck.ccyp.nsw.gov.au/Applicants/Application# Selection Criteria Current registration as a Registered Midwife with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). Current neonatal resuscitation skills with recent clinical experience working in a Post Natal/Antenatal ward and Birthing Unit settings. Demonstrated high level written and verbal communication, interpersonal skills and the ability to identify key messages, issues and concerns when communicating with others. Recent demonstrated completion of breastfeeding education and sound knowledge and understanding of Baby Friendly Health Initiative (BFHI) principles. Demonstrate understanding of evidence based practice and critical thinking. Ability to provide clinical supervision & education to midwives and nurses, including students, and medical staff as required. Demonstrated commitment to family centred care and NSW Health Core Values. Demonstrated competence in the use of health-related information technology. Need more information? For role related queries or questions contact Ann Smyth on [email protected]