Midwife/Child Health Nurse (FIFO) - [Archived Advertisement]

Midwife/Child Health Nurse (FIFO)

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. + 11% 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 Us
Apunipima Cape York Health Council is a community controlled Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander health service, which provides culturally appropriate, family centred, primary health care services to the communities and people of Cape York.

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. 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 travel allowance.

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 Nursing and Bachelor of Midwifery (or as required to be registered with AHPRA)
• Dual registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse and Midwife 
• A post graduate qualification in Child Health is highly desirable 
• 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
• Queensland immunisation endorsement or willingness to undertake and complete the qualification within a specified time frame
• Current Queensland Drivers Licence
• AFP National Police Check
• 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, 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, visit our website to view the Position Description and submit an application Work For Us (apunipima.org.au), including your resume, referee details and answers to the screening questions. Applications close on Sunday, 15 October 2023. 

If you would like to have a confidential discussion about this role, or if you have any questions, please contact Felicia McLean on 07 4037 7331 or felicia.mclean@apunipima.org.au

Vacancy Reference Number: 7191

Apunipima Cape York Health Council is an equal opportunity employer
www.apunipima.org.au