The Assistant in Midwifery (AIM) is an integral member of the multidisciplinary team within the Women and Children Division at North Canberra Hospital (NCH). The AIMs primary role is to provide practical support for the Midwifery team. The AIM works under the supervision and direction of the Registered Midwife’s (RM). The AIM performs various non-clinical tasks within the maternity unit.

1. Restock equipment and packs in all areas of the unit.
2. Perform and document daily checks of equipment and stores.
3. Strip patient rooms upon discharge and restock rooms.
4. Transfer of pathology specimens to the pathology department.
5. Assist with transport of patients between areas and on discharge.
6. Request service tasks in Digital Health Records (DHR) and report Facilities /Maintenance faults.
7. Assist women with personal care.
8. May respond to patient call bells.
9. Undertake other duties appropriate to this level of classification which contribute to the operation of the organisation.

• Strong work ethic.
• Sound communication skills.
• A commitment to uphold patient privacy, confidentiality and ethical standards.
• Ability to work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team.

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following.

Essential

• Completion of the first year of a Bachelor of Midwifery program.
• Current enrolment in a Bachelor of Midwifery program.
• First year undergraduate Bachelor of Midwifery students may be employed as an AIM if previously gained qualifications and/or experience are deemed equivalent. For example, completion of Cert III Health Services Assistance skills pathway.

Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to the following.

• Pre-employment National Police Check.
• Current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 is required.
• Comply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy.

All employees are required to:

• Adhere to the Canberra Health Services Values and the ACT Public Service Code of Conduct.
• Act in accordance and comply with all relevant Safety and Quality policies and procedures.
• Comply with all relevant clinical and/or competency standards.
• Be available for weekend and/or after-hours work.

CHS is leading the drive to digitally transform health service delivery in Australia through the implementation of a territory wide Digital Health Record. Computer literacy skills are required which are relevant to this role as you will be responsible for completing required documentation and becoming a proficient user of the Digital Health Record and/or other Information Technology systems; once proficient, you will need to remain current with changes, updates, and contingencies.

1. Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment
2. Demonstrated effective communication skills
3. Demonstrated understanding of work health and safety principles
4. Demonstrates understanding of, and adherence to, safety and quality standards, work, health and safety (WH&S) and the positive patient experience. Displays behaviour consistent with CHS’s values of reliable, progressive, respectful and kind.

The following work environment description outlines the inherent requirements of the role and indicates how frequently each of these requirements would need to be performed. Please note that the ACT Public Service is committed to providing reasonable adjustments and ensuring all individuals have equal opportunities in the workplace.

Administrative	Frequency
Telephone use	Occasionally
General computer use	Occasionally
Extensive keying/data entry	Occasionally
Graphical/analytical based	Never
Sitting at a desk	Occasionally
Standing for long periods	Occasionally

Psychosocial demands	Frequency
Distressed People e.g. Emergency or grief situations	Occasionally
Aggressive & Uncooperative People e.g. drug / alcohol, dementia, mental illness	Occasionally
Unpredictable People e.g. Dementia, mental illness, head injuries	Occasionally
Restraining e.g. involvement in physical containment of clients/consumers	Never
Exposure to Distressing Situations e.g. Child abuse, viewing dead / mutilated bodies; verbal abuse; domestic violence; suicide	Occasionally

Physical demands	Frequency
Distance walking (large buildings or inter-building transit)	Never
Working outdoors	Never

Manual handling	Frequency
Lifting 0 - 9kg	Frequently
Lifting 10 - 15kg	Occasionally
Lifting 16kg+	Never
Climbing	Never
Running	Never
Reaching	Frequently
Kneeling	Occasionally
Foot and leg movement	Frequently
Hand, arm and grasping movements	Frequently
Bending/squatting	Occasionally
Bend/Lean Forward from Waist/Trunk twisting	Occasionally
Push/pull	Occasionally
Sequential repetitive movements in a short amount of time	Never

Travel	Frequency
Frequent travel – multiple work sites	Never
Frequent travel – driving	Never

Specific hazards	Frequency
Working at heights	Never
Exposure to extreme temperatures	Occasionally
Operation of heavy machinery e.g. forklift	Never
Confined spaces	Never
Excessive noise	Never
Low lighting	Occasionally
Handling of dangerous goods/equipment e.g. gases; liquids; biological.	Never
Slippery or uneven surfaces	Occasionally