
Clinical Midwifery Consultant - Supporting Healthier Pregnancies
Townsville Hospital and Health Service
Posted 26 days ago
Are you ready to make a difference in public healthcare?
Townsville Hospital and Health Service offers a unique opportunity to be part of a dynamic healthcare environment focused on innovation and excellence.
Our vision is world-class healthcare for northern Queensland and our purpose is "great care every day,".
Our values are:
Integrity | Compassion | Accountability | Respect | Engagement
About the opportunity:
Position: Clinical Midwife Consultant – Supporting Healthier Pregnancies
Vacancy: Permanent full-time
Location: Child Youth and Family Health Service, Kirwan Health Campus
The CMC - Supporting Healthier Pregnancies position will be the facilitator of local change in preventive health practices and culture, working closely with antenatal care staff across models of care and service delivery models for sustainable clinical integration. This may initially involve establishing systems and processes for triaging from the new Self-Referral Portal.
- Preventive health practices during preconception and antenatal care period support women to have a healthier pregnancy and build stronger foundations for their own and their baby's future health, with potential for intergenerational impacts.
- These practices encompass risk screening, initial advice, and referral to ongoing appropriate support for a range of modifiable factors impacting the growth of the baby and long-term chronic disease risk for the mother and child such as tobacco/vaping, alcohol consumption and nutrition and physical activity behaviours, as well as psycho-social risks, and preventing and managing infections.
Enjoy a generous remuneration package valued up to $164,696 p.a., including:
- Salary range: $132,562 to $143,924 p.a. (Nurse Grade 7)
- 4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading
- 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
- Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available
Why Choose Us?
- Competitive salary and benefits: We offer attractive remuneration packages, including comprehensive health benefits, professional development opportunities, and generous leave entitlements.
- Lifestyle and location: Nestled within beautiful North Queensland, the rural, urban, country and coastal locations found within the Townsville Hospital and Health Service region provide vibrant and unique communities, affordable living with stunning landscapes, outdoor adventures, and a relaxed lifestyle.
Requirements:
- Possession of or working towards a relevant post-registration and/or tertiary qualifications in preventative health.
- NMBA - Endorsement for scheduled medicines for midwives.
- Bachelor of Midwifery/Diploma of Midwifery or equivalent is a mandatory qualification for this position.
- Appointment to this position requires proof of qualification and registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and possession of a current practising certificate.
- Drivers Licence: This position requires the incumbent to operate a class C motor vehicle and an appropriate license endorsement to operate this vehicle is required.
- Travel: Please note, from time-to-time this position will be required to travel to, and work at, other facilities located within the THHS network to participate in meetings for planning, quality, performance, training and education, or clinical activities.
- Highly Desirable:
Please refer to the Role Description for further details.
Apply now if you want to help us shape the future of healthcare while enjoying a fulfilling work-life balance.
Enquiries are welcome; for a confidential discussion please contact:
Pamela Hueber on 0447 830 935.
Apply ONLINE: https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV619620
Applications close: Thursday, 6 March 2025
About Townsville Hospital and Health Service
The Townsville Hospital and Health Service comprises 18 hospitals and community health campuses and two residential aged care facilities.
The health service has a population of more than 230,000 and employs a workforce of around 5,000 dedicated staff, all whom take pride in providing the best possible care to thousands of patients across the region. In the past financial year, the health service provided almost 65,000 in-patient occasions of service, had more than 75,000 emergency department attendances and delivered more than 2,600 babies.
The health service has five clinical service groups. These are: Surgical, Mental Health, Rural Hospitals, Medical and Health and Wellbeing. They are supported by the Commercial Services Group.
The Townsville Hospital and Health Service can offer you the right blend of professional enhancement and fulfilling work coupled with a relaxed lifestyle in the tropics.
Source: This is an extract from the company's own website
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