Job Title:  Midwife - Innisfail

Practice Information:
This organisation is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation. They provide culturally appropriate and comprehensive primary health care programs for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and communities in Innisfail and the surrounding areas. The service provides a multi-disciplinary approach with linkages to specialists and allied health providers to deliver preventative and ongoing holistic health care, health promotion and education, safety and wellbeing support.
This organisation is part of a larger network of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Community Controlled Health Services throughout Queensland and Australia.

Position Description:
The purpose of the Registered nurse/Midwife is to provide clinical care and comprehensive Primary Health Care, and the provision of quality and culturally appropriate nursing services to the community. In addition, this role provides clinical care and coordination of child and maternal health services including the provision of quality and culturally appropriate nursing services. Travelling throughout the geographic service area may be a requirement of this position.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor of Nursing & APHRA registration

• Must have midwifery and immunization endorsement

• Current QLD Driver’s license

• Current First Aid Certificate or ability to obtain one

Job Type:  Permanent – Full time

Salary Information:  Negotiable (Based on Experience & Qualifications)

About Innisfail:
Cassowary Coast has a population of approximately 30,000 with Innisfail uniquely situated at the junction of the North and South Johnstone Rivers, about 5 km from the coast.

Innisfail has many tourist attractions both north and south of Innisfail with beautiful beaches, including Mission Beach a popular tourist destination along the Coral Sea Coast, with links to Dunk and Bedarra Islands. A warm tropical climate and an annual rainfall of around 3500mm ensures the area is always lush and green.

Innisfail offers a relaxed lifestyle and has available both State & Catholic High Schools along with 2 universities – JCU in Cairns, CQU Townsville and TAFE.  Innisfail is a friendly community that provides plenty of sporting opportunities including football, tennis, squash, lawn bowls, golf, pony club, martial arts, dancing, cricket, rowing, swimming, netball and basketball.

For more information on this position, please contact our team via hws@healthworkforce.com.au.

Please apply via the 'Apply Now' button on this page.

Following successful placement, eligible candidates may be entitled to receive support and financial assistance through Health Workforce Queensland's comprehensive workforce attraction and retention incentives. This position may be eligible for a scholarship or bursary for ongoing professional development.

JOB – 10003428