At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide culturally secure midwifery care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families.
- Company: Join the Geraldton Regional Aboriginal Medical Service (GRAMS) team.
- Benefits: Make a real difference in the community while developing your skills.
- Other info: Opportunity to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Why this job: Empower mothers and children in a supportive, culturally rich environment.
- Qualifications: Registered Midwife with experience in community health and excellent communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 67500 - 82500 $ per year.
Join The GRAMS Team! The Geraldton Regional Aboriginal Medical Service (GRAMS) is seeking to fill the position of a Registered Midwife to join our Family Health Unit.
About The Role
As a Registered Midwife, you will:
- Provide culturally secure nursing and midwifery care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander mothers, babies and children present to the GRAMS Family Health Unit.
Responsibilities
- Comply with and demonstrate a positive commitment to the highest level of achievement in Equal Employment Opportunity, Work Health & Safety, Code of Conduct, Quality Improvement, Performance Management, Customer Focus and Confidentiality throughout the course of your duties.
Selection Criteria
- Registration with the Nurses and Midwives Registration Board of Western Australia.
- An understanding of community midwifery practice and allied health teams, including the ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Previous experience in community-based primary health maternal and child health care.
- Previous experience working with pregnant women, newborns, infants and healthcare services.
- Ability to undertake triage of clients, particularly those presenting to the practice with acute or emergency problems.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Excellent organisational, communication and interpersonal skills.
- Sound computing skills.
- Previous experience in community midwifery.
- Knowledge of and certification in childhood immunisation practice.
- Registered with the Nurses and Midwives Board as a Child Health Nurse.
- Registered PAP smear provider.
- Knowledge of Aboriginal culture, health and related issues, and the ability to work effectively with Aboriginal people in Geraldton and the Murchison region.
Registered Midwife – Geraldton employer: Grams
Join the GRAMS team in Geraldton, where we prioritise culturally safe and evidence-based health care for Aboriginal communities. As an employer, we offer a supportive work culture that fosters professional growth through collaboration with dedicated clinicians and community engagement. With a focus on meaningful impact, our team is committed to enhancing the health of Aboriginal people while providing opportunities for personal and career development.
