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 Opportunity, Work Health & Safety, Code of Conduct, Quality Improvement, Performance Management, Customer Focus and Confidentiality throughout the course of their duties

Selection Criteria

Essential:

• 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
• Phlebotomy skills
• Sound computing skills

Desirable:

• 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

How to Apply

For further information or if you would like to become a part of GRAMS team and work towards improving the health of Aboriginal people please request an application package by contacting GRAMS HR Unit:

Iloli Vagewa – HR Support

Email: Iloi.Vaqewa@gos.asn.au or hr@grams.asn.au

Phone: (08) 9956 6555

Applications will be assessed as they are received.

GRAMS reserves the right to appoint a suitable applicant prior to the advertised closing date. Early applications are encouraged.