Yorke and Northern Local Health Network

• Located in Yorke and Mid North Region, based in Port Pirie
• Salary $72,651 - $99,129 p.a. (pro rata) + 35% MGP Loading - RN/M1
• Short Term Part Time Contracts - multiple (various end dates)
• Flexible hour contracts available

Overview

Are you a dedicated and passionate Registered Nurse or Midwife eager to make a meaningful impact in our community? We invite you to join us in providing exceptional nursing and midwifery care to women within the Yorke and Northern Local Health Network. If you're ready to take on this rewarding opportunity, we want to hear from you!

The Yorke and Northern Local Health Network (YNLHN) currently has multiple positions available for a Midwifery Group Practice Registered Nurse/Midwife (RN/M1) willing to provide midwifery care to a caseload of allocated women for care during pregnancy, labour and birth, and throughout the postnatal period. Working collaboratively with medical officers and the multidisciplinary health care team, you will assess individual patient/client needs and plan, implement and/or coordinate appropriate service delivery from a range of accepted options including other disciplines or agencies.

What better way to know more about being a midwife within YNLHN, than the words of a midwife who moved to work with us, from the city to “give it a go” and who fell in love with the work, the area (and sometimes with their heart). Read about 'Maddie's' experience here.

We are so privileged to be working with such a passionate and dedicated group of midwives just like Maddie, why not come and join us, you won’t look back.

To be considered for these roles, you must be:

• Registered or eligible for registration as a Midwife or Nurse/Midwife with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia;
• Hold, or be eligible to hold, a current practicing certificate with a demonstrated competence in the relevant area of nursing practice in accordance with the appropriate standards of practice.

We are looking for Midwives with:

• effective communication skills including problem solving, conflict resolution and negotiation skills;
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team;
• ability to prioritise workload;
• Ability to be creative, innovative and flexible when approaching issues within a healthcare setting; and
• demonstrated commitment to providing women and family centred care.

About our Region

Set against a dramatic backdrop of the Southern Flinders Ranges on the shores of Spencer Gulf lies Port Pirie. This historic seaport town is home to beautiful heritage buildings, fascinating industrial history and a blossoming cultural precinct. The Mid North region is renowned for its superb rural panoramas, culturally unique townships and is South Australia’s gateway to the outback and Southern Flinders Ranges. The area is made up of ancient and dramatic landscapes, peaceful tree lined gorges and a wealth of native wildlife. This is a place to explore fishing, outback camping, bush walking, four-wheel driving, cycling, photography and much more. 

The Yorke and Northern Local Health Network (YNLHN) supports and fosters a culture in which employees feel they belong and feel safe in their work environment. This culture aims to encourage all people to use their talents and to be valued and rewarded for their contributions.

Applicant Information

In addition to the annual salary and entitlements (superannuation & leave loading), we also offer salary sacrifice benefits, watch a short video about what salary packaging is click here.  For information about the eligibility for the Relocation Support working for SA Health can be found here.

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working part-time.  Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements.

Check(s)

• DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC)
• National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups required for this position (E.g. aged care employment or work involving vulnerable clients)

Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category A

SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job ref: 878182.

Enquiries

Jayne Gebert
CenSTaR Administration Assistant
Phone: 8638 4152
E-mail: jayne.gebert@sa.gov.au 

Application Closing Date

17 October 2024 - 11.55PM

Attachments

878182 Registered Nurse - Mid Model - Role Description.pdf

Registered Midwife Job Capacity Statement.pdf

Australian applicant guidelines