Caseload Midwife

Queensland Government; Charleville; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RANIP incentives

Isolation bonus

Return airfares

Additional leave

Superannuation 12.75%

Job summary

The Caseload Midwife role is based in Charleville, Queensland, and delivers midwifery care within a rural health service setting. You will work from Charleville and collaborate with women to provide support during pregnancy, labour and the postpartum period, including newborn care.

South West Hospital and Health Service offers opportunities in remote areas with benefits such as RANIP incentives, isolation bonus, return airfares, extra annual leave, and enhanced superannuation.

Responsibilities

• Provide midwifery care to women during pregnancy, labour and postpartum.
• Conduct births and provide newborn care.
• Collaborate with the women, families and rural health team to ensure continuity of care.

Job description

Your opportunityThe Caseload Midwife provides midwifery services within the rural/remote health service setting. This position is located in Charleville and requires the successful applicant to work from this location.The Caseload Midwife demonstrates competence in the provision of midwifery care as specified by registration requirements, NMBA standards and codes, educational preparations, relevant legislation and context of care.The Caseload Midwife works in partnership with women to give necessary support, care and advice during pregnancy, labour and the postpartum period to conduct births and provide newborn care.The very nature of what we do and who we are is the real opportunity. Providing health care in the bush is full of challenges, however, it remains the most rewarding of human experiences.Charleville is a designated Remote Area Nursing Incentive Package (RANIP) site in accordance with the Nurses and Midwives (Queensland Health) Award - State 2015. This attracts additional entitlements which may include:An annual isolation bonus paid annually!Return airfares to the nearest provincial city in conjunction with leave!Additional annual leave per annum!Please note: Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) implications may apply, it is recommended that individuals seek independent financial advice.Escape the city crowds and discover the red dirt wonderland where the skies are as big as the characters you will meet. Charleville is the largest town in South West Queensland, situated on the banks of the Warrego River in the heart of Mulga Country. Charleville is a reminder that the good things in life shouldn't be hurried, it's a chance to embrace the simple things in life and a celebration of community spirit with the annual Charleville Cup Races the highlight of summer.What we can do for youUltimately, we provide you a platform to leapfrog your career with more opportunities to experience a wider scope of practice with less competition due to location and population.Nowhere else will you experience the vast diversity of nursing and career advancement other than in rural and remote Queensland.Up to 12.75% employer superannuation contribution!A unique opportunity to support this rural community whilst growing your skills and career!People focused role which allows you to give back to the community!Be a part of something biggerSouth West Hospital and Health Service are part of Queensland Health and partner with many influential and leading organisations to boost partnerships and deliver world-class health care and services. We service an area of more than 310,000 square kilometres, are bordered by three states and cover 21% of Queensland. We provide services to a population of 26,000 via 26 healthcare facilities, consisting of Hospitals, Multipurpose Health Services, Community Clinics, Aged Care Facilities and General Practice Services.Take a look at what Charleville has to offer! https://www.outbackqueensland.com.au/town/charleville/ & https://www.aussietowns.com.au/town/charleville-qldFor more information on South West Hospital and Health Service - https://www.southwest.health.qld.gov.au/This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.