At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide compassionate midwifery care across antenatal, intrapartum, and postnatal settings.
- Company: Join Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service, a leader in maternity care.
- Benefits: Enjoy attractive pay, generous superannuation, and career development opportunities.
- Other info: Experience a supportive work environment in a culturally diverse community.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in women's lives while enjoying a vibrant lifestyle in a beautiful region.
- Qualifications: Registered Midwife with strong clinical skills and a passion for woman-centred care.
The predicted salary is between 49500 - 60500 $ per year.
COMPASSION | ACCOUNTABILITY | INTEGRITY | RESPECT
Where compassion meets clinical skill.
About us
CHHHS Maternity Services provide a full continuum of care across antenatal, intrapartum, postnatal and newborn services.
• Midwives may work in
- Antenatal clinics (inpatient and outpatient)
- Birth Suite
- Postnatal wards
- Community and home visiting services
- Midwifery Group Practice (MGP) models
We are committed to woman-centred, family-focused care.
Our services include both standard and continuity of care models, supporting women to build trusting therapeutic relationships with their midwives throughout pregnancy, birth and the postnatal period.
Your role
- Provide safe, high-quality midwifery care across the full scope of practice.
- Deliver antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal care in inpatient, outpatient, community or home settings as required.
- Undertake full episode of care responsibilities when working within a continuity of care model (e. g. MGP).
- Assess, plan, implement and evaluate care in partnership with women and their families.
- Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to achieve optimal maternal and neonatal outcomes.
- Escalate care in accordance with clinical guidelines, consultation and referral frameworks.
For more information about this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.
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 workplace benefits.
Besides attractive remuneration, generous superannuation, salary packaging and career development opportunities, we value a healthy work/life balance that allows you take advantage of the sunshine, hiking tracks, swimming spots, reef and rainforest.
Learn what it's like to work with us, in an inclusive and supportive work environment.
Discover our dynamic and culturally diverse region through community and lifestyle.
Listen to what some of our staff have to say about working in our regions.
Visit the website to learn more about our hospitals and health centres.
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Registered Midwife employer: Queensland Health
Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service is an exceptional employer that prioritises professional fulfilment and a healthy work-life balance for its staff. With a commitment to community involvement and high-quality clinical care, employees benefit from competitive salaries, extensive professional development opportunities, and a vibrant lifestyle in Cairns, where they can enjoy the stunning Great Barrier Reef and tropical climate. Join a dedicated team that values continuous learning and offers a supportive work culture, making it an ideal place for meaningful and rewarding employment.
