Clinical Midwife Consultant
Part Time 40hrs/fn
Grade 5
Fixed Term Contract to 30 June 2011
The Department of Health (DoH) supports high quality maternity services provided by health services throughout rural Victoria. The Department continues to work collaboratively with health services, clinicians and rural colleagues to achieve the goal of providing safe and sustainable maternity services for women and families in rural Victoria. Growing the capability and capacity of the midwifery workforce to offer contemporary models of maternity care is a critical element in achieving this goal. The Rural Midwifery Support Program is a Department of Health funded program with this position being one of six similar positions across Victoria.
As a result, AWH has this opportunity for a highly experienced Midwifery clinician to contribute to the objective of strengthening sustainability of rural maternity services in line with Government policy. Working with Maternity Services, this role will strive to develop regional/area plans to ensure capability of midwives to work across full scope of practice where required and facilitation of links to educational resources.
Further information and enquiries should be directed to Elaine Mallows – Deputy Director of Nursing on 02 6051 7465, or via email to Elaine.Mallows@awh.org.au.
Application package information and a position description may be downloaded from the previous page www.awh.org.au/employment.
Completed applications consisting of an address of the selection criteria, a current CV and the names and contact details of at least 2 professional referees should be received by close of business on Friday, 7th May 2010 and addressed to:
Confidential Application
Elaine Mallows
Deputy Director of Nursing
Albury Wodonga Health
Wodonga Hospital
PO Box 156
Wodonga Vic 3689
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