The Women and Children Division within North Canberra Hospital primarily provides maternity and gynecology services to consumers residing in the ACT and surrounding region. Staff working in the in-patient ward (3S) provide care for antenatal and postnatal women and birthing people, and newborns, as well as for women recovering from general surgery or those that require a hospital admission for medical treatment.

Registered Midwives work within the multidisciplinary team that includes Registered Nurses, Medical Officers, Allied Health Professionals and Hospital Support Staff.

Level 1 RMs are employed on all shifts and contribute to the provision of skilled midwifery care that promotes best clinical outcomes for consumers. The Level 1 RM reports to the Level 2 Registered Midwife.

1. Plan, coordinate and provide high-quality care to women and newborns in accordance with the ACT Public Service Work Level Standards and assist colleagues and the multidisciplinary team in care provision.
2. Use effective interpersonal communication with consumers, families and colleagues, including the use of ISBAR and document care provision appropriately in the DHR.
3. Actively participate in audits and quality improvement projects.
4. Adhere to policy and procedure, use organisational resources appropriately, adhere to organisational values, prioritise safety in the workplace.
5. Undertake other duties appropriate to this level of classification which contribute to the operation of the organisation.

Ideally the RM will have (or be working towards gaining) the following competencies:

• IV cannulation.
• Venipuncture.
• Well baby assessment.
• Insertion of in-dwelling catheter and bladder management.
• Infant feeding support.

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

Essential

• Be registered as a Registered Midwife (Division 1) or be eligible for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• The successful applicant will need to be available for weekend, night-duty and 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.

Desirable

• Have an understanding of how the National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) indicators align with this role.
• Fulfil the responsibilities of this role in alignment to the CHS Exceptional Care Framework and all other related frameworks.

Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to the following.

Essential

• A minimum of one year experience working in a hospital setting.

Desirable

• Prior experience in Endoscopy will be highly desirable
• Prior experience of working in a women’s health environment would be highly desirable

• Pre-employment National Police Check.
• Prior to commencing this role, a 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, night duty and/or after-hours work.

These are the key selection criteria for how you will be assessed in conjunction with your resumé and experience.

1. Demonstrated evidence of clinical knowledge and problem-solving skills in midwifery care.
2. Demonstrated awareness and understanding of CHS values.
3. Demonstrated effective interpersonal and communication skills.
4. Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development.
5. 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	Frequently
Extensive keying/data entry	Frequently
Graphical/analytical based	Occasionally
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	Never
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	Never

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

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

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

Specific hazards	Frequency
Working at heights	Never
Exposure to extreme temperatures	Never
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.	Occasionally
Slippery or uneven surfaces	Occasionally