• Location: Cairns servicing Cape York communities (FIFO - Monday to Friday roster)
  
• Status: Full Time, Fixed Term (until 30/06/2024)
  
• Salary: $115,464 - $128,584 p.a. + super

The filling of this position is specified. Applicants must provide contact details or a written reference from an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person who is willing to support their application. Applicants who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander are exempt from this requirement.

About the Opportunity

The Midwife/Child Health Nurse will provide direct and comprehensive child health and midwifery services as part of a multi-disciplinary team. This is a FIFO position from Cairns. A typical week involves flying out from Cairns on Monday morning and returning to Cairns on Thursday evening. Administration and reporting is completed on Friday in the Cairns office. You will be provided with accommodation and a travel allowance of up to $113 per day as a FIFO employee.

It is a condition of employment for this position that the employee be vaccinated against COVID-19 in accordance with the organisational policy requirements.

Pre-employment screening for vaccination against Vaccine Preventable Diseases will be conducted for the successful applicant.

About You

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Bachelor of Midwifery (or equivalent) and post graduate qualification in Child Health
• Registered Midwife / Child Health Nurse with AHPRA and possession of a current practicing certificate
• Demonstrated experience and competence in clinical problem solving at an advanced level
• Knowledge of legal and professional responsibilities as a Midwife / Child Health Nurse including relevant Nursing and Midwifery Standards
• Understanding of the historical and contemporary issues that impact on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and their communities, particularly in Cape York
• Ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in accordance with community protocols and customs

Why Apunipima?

Apunipima is a great place to work, with opportunities to grow and develop and an environment of respect. As Midwife/Child Health Nurse, you will receive an attractive remuneration package, 5 weeks annual leave (pro rata), annual leave loading and generous salary packaging options.

How to Apply

Don't miss the opportunity to join Apunipima. If you're interested in this role, click on Apply Now to view the Position Description and submit an application, including your resume, referee details and answers to the screening questions. 

If you would like to have a confidential discussion about this role, or if you have any questions, please contact Sonia Schuh on 07 4037 7395 or [email protected] using the subject line: Midwife / Child Health Nurse (FIFO) - Cairns enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Vacancy Reference Number: 7151

Apunipima Cape York Health Council is an equal opportunity employer

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