The Role:
Outline the key duties/responsibility of the role to be detailed by the hiring manager.
You will need:
- Demonstrated advanced competence and clinical expertise in midwifery including the ability to apply principles of best practice to the clinical setting through the development and implementation of appropriate clinical guidelines.
- Demonstrated highly developed interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to provide expert advice and support to staff, women and their families.
- Proven ability to plan, implement and evaluate education sessions for staff, women and their families in the area of midwifery together with the ability to educate and influence a broad range of stakeholders including health professionals and consumers.
- Sound knowledge of research methodologies, including continuous quality improvement, and their application within a clinical setting, together with proven ability to develop and implement best practice initiatives and foster a climate of critical thinking in relation to the care of maternity patients and their families.
- Demonstrated experience in the development of polices, protocols and procedures in consultation with key stakeholders, and motivational skills to initiate and implement strategies to support service delivery improvement.
Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
The Team:
Outline the team, what the team is doing and how the team works as a part of DOH to serve the community to be detailed by the hiring manager.
Example: Royal Hobart Hospital is Tasmania’s largest hospital, and the Cardiothoracic Surgical Unit within the RHH is the tertiary referral centre for all cardiothoracic surgery in Tasmania. As the major clinical teaching and research centre, RHH works closely with the University of Tasmania and other institutions. All our services work closely together to focus on delivering excellence in healthcare to achieve improved outcomes for our consumers, our workforce, and the Tasmanian community.
Details of appointment:
Permanent, full time, day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.
*notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.
Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time, and casual vacancies.
Salary: $111,506 to $118,336 per annum (Pro rata). Our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
- Salary range is in accordance with Nurses and midwives (Tasmanian State Service) Agreement 2023.
Allowances:
You’ll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.
In addition, the following allowances calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available:
- Professional Development Allowance of up to $500 per annum
- Post Graduate Allowance of up to 10 % based on qualification type
Benefits available to eligible candidates:
- Professional development and accelerated pathways.
- Excellent leave benefits: 20 days annual leave (pro rata), 20 days personal leave (pro rata), and study assistance leave if eligible.
- Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family.
Eligibility:
Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.
Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of Essential requirements, Desirable requirements and pre-employment check.
Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents
We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.
Statement of Duties:
Application Guide:
How to apply:
Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered.
You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.
For more information:
Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.
Tayla Patterson-Doyle
Administration Assistant
tayla.patterson-doyle@ths.tas.gov.au
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