At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide safe, woman-centred care while completing your Midwifery Program.
- Company: Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service, committed to community health.
- Benefits: Attractive salary, superannuation, career development, and a healthy work/life balance.
- Other info: Enjoy the beautiful Cairns region with access to nature and cultural diversity.
- Why this job: Gain hands-on experience in a supportive environment while making a real difference.
- Qualifications: Must be a Registered Nurse enrolled in a postgraduate Midwifery Program.
The predicted salary is between 49500 - 60500 $ per year.
The Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service covers a large geographic area with a diverse and growing population. The Health Service provides a wide range of primary care, acute and specialist services. Our staff are a part of the community we serve, and we strongly believe that health outcomes are enhanced by involving our community in the planning and evaluation of local health services.
Become a part of an exciting opportunity as a Registered Nurse - Student Midwife within the Cairns Maternity Unit. You will provide safe, high-quality, woman-centred care under the supervision and guidance of the maternity team whilst completing your postgraduate Midwifery Program.
About your role:
- In this role, you will contribute to the delivery of safe, high-quality, woman-centred care while consolidating your clinical learning and professional development in accordance with contemporary midwifery practice standards over 12-18 months.
- This exciting and rare opportunity is available to a Registered Nurse currently enrolled in a postgraduate Midwifery Program.
- Working under the supervision and support of experienced Registered Midwives, Midwifery Educators, Clinical Midwives, and the Midwifery Leadership Team, you will develop the knowledge, skills, and confidence required to transition from a novice practitioner to a skilled midwife.
- Support the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care for women throughout their maternity journey.
- Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary maternity team to deliver positive patient outcomes.
- Consolidate and apply midwifery knowledge and clinical skills within a supported learning environment, whilst completing your university studies.
- Develop professional competence and confidence while progressing towards independent midwifery practice and maintaining clinical and professional standards.
*Please note the Registered Nurse-Midwifery Student will be required to complete their placement in the Special Care Unit, within Cairns Hospital as per university requirement.
For more information about this role, please refer to the attached Role Description and Role Overview. Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) evidence as required for your employment in accordance with legislation/government policy and Directives.
What we offer:
- Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health service offer a number of benefits. Besides attractive remuneration, generous superannuation, salary packaging and career development opportunities, we value a healthy work/life balance that allows you to take advantage of the sunshine, hiking tracks, swimming spots, reef and rainforest.
- Learn in an inclusive and supportive work environment.
- Discover our dynamic and culturally diverse region.
Registered Nurse (Student Midwife) - Cairns Hospital, Queensland Health employer: Queensland Government
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