Casual Pool - Assistant in Midwifery - Royal Hospital for Women
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- Assistant in Midwifery
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- REQ407157 Requisition #
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- Jun 27, 2023 Post Date
Position Classification: Assistant In Nursing
Remuneration: $24.41 - $26.78 per hour plus superannuation
Requisition ID: REQ407157
The Royal Hospital for Women is a multi-faceted tertiary referral and teaching hospital offering women a wide range of comprehensive women's health services. It is one of the world's leading hospitals for mothers and babies and for women with benign gynaecological and gynae-oncology conditions. The hospital is committed to the provision of excellence in health care for women as well as continued research into how to best provide that care.
The Royal Hospital for Women is the only stand-alone Women's Hospital in New South Wales providing unique opportunities for innovative clinical practice initiatives. It is part of South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) and is co-located with other hospitals on the Randwick Hospitals Campus. The Campus offers one of the State's most comprehensive ranges of facilities and expertise in health care.
The Royal Hospital for Women is close to some of Sydney's best beaches, restaurants and sporting facilities and only fifteen (15) minutes from the Sydney Central Business District and harbour, adding a quality lifestyle to the satisfaction that comes from working within a committed and decided team. The Royal Hospital for Women is situated between the University of New South Wales and Coogee Beach.
What you'll be doingAssistants in Midwifery (AIM) are gaining experience in the ongoing development of both midwifery knowledge and practice skills. The AIM will provide support to women and families in the care of their baby by providing support to the midwives in their role of caring for women. The AIM MUST always work under the supervision of a Registered Midwife.
This position will assist the AIM to develop midwifery skills within the scope of practice of an AIM. Provide support to the midwifery team in the delivery of midwifery care in a maternity environment as directed by a registered midwife. Provide direct care activities to women and their babies in accordance with the critical pathways and midwifery care plans under the supervision of a Registered Midwife.
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.
All NSW Health workers are required to have completed a primary course of a COVID-19 vaccine which has been approved or recognised by the Therapeutics Goods Administration (TGA). Additionally, Category A workers are required to receive a booster dose three months after completing the primary course of COVID-19 vaccinations. New applicants must have completed the vaccination course prior to commencement with NSW Health, or provide an approved medical contraindication certificate (IM011 immunisation medical exemption form) certifying the worker cannot have any approved COVID-19 vaccines available in NSW.
Acceptable proof of vaccination is the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) Immunisation History Statement or AIR COVID-19 Digital Certificate. Booster doses are highly recommended for all health care workers who have completed the primary course of COVID-19 vaccinations.
SESLHD is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. This will help ensure our employees, our patients and their carers, feel supported. We encourage people from different backgrounds to apply.
Support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates
We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates and we have an Aboriginal Employment Consultant that can provide support. If you have any questions or would like guidance on the recruitment process, please contact the SESLHD Aboriginal Employment Team via email to: SESLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au
- Completion of clinical and academic requirements of the second year of Bachelor of Midwifery, and currently enrolled in the programme with clinical placement at the Royal Hospital for Women
- Understanding of Women Centred Care and Family Centred Care
- Ability to work as a team member of a multidisciplinary team.
- Excellent written, verbal and communication skills
- Demonstrate a clear understanding of the BFHI principles.
- Ability to work within the scope of practice of an AIM.
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards.
2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Jodie Wason on Jodie.Wason@health.nsw.gov.au
Applications Close: 11/07/2024