05 Oct
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GRAMS
|
Geraldton
Join The GRAMS Team!
The
Geraldton Regional Aboriginal Medical Service (GRAMS)
is seeking to fill the position of a
Registered Widwife
to join our Family Health Unit.
About The Role
As a Registered Midwife, you will:
Responsibilities are to provide culturally secure nursing and midwifery care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander mothers, babies and children present to the GRAMS Family Health Unit
The occupant of this position will be expected to comply with and demonstrate a positive commitment to the highest level of achievement in Equal Employment Chance, Work Health & Safety, Code of Conduct, Quality Improvement, Performance Management, Customer Focus and Confidentiality throughout the course of their 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
Ability to work independently without direct supervision
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
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📌 Registered Midwife - Geraldton
🏢 GRAMS
📍 Geraldton