Clinical Nurse/Midwife (Diabetes)
Mackay Hospital and Health Service
Date: 5 days ago
City: Mackay, Queensland
Contract type: Part time
Mackay Hospital and Health Service provides health services in a range of regional, community and rural settings. Join an expanding Health Service with a culture of collaboration, trust, respect and teamwork.
Our workplace is fast paced, challenging and supportive, where every employee plays a critical role in our success.
Role details
The Women's Health Unit at the Mackay Base Hospital is seeking applications for a Clinical Nurse / Midwife (Diabetes to join their team on a permanent basis.
How to apply and for mandatory requirements regarding this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.
Your opportunity
The Clinical Nurse/Midwife provides advanced level clinical skills within the health service settings; and is responsible for the diabetes in pregnancy portfolio with a focus on clinical care/leadership, management, and education. You will work closely within the multidisciplinary team to provide evidence-based practice that supports the team, clients, and their carers/families managing their diabetes in their pregnancy. You will be able to utilise your knowledge and expertise to support women with Type 1, Type 2, and Gestational Diabetes, and women with pre-existing diabetes planning a pregnancy.
About The Team
The Women's Health Unit has approximately 1500 births per year and is a referral service for rural facilities within the Mackay Health Service. It incorporates a 12 bed Inpatient Area, 6 bed Birth Suite, Birth Centre, Clinics and Special Care Nursery. Midwifery models of care have expanded to include a Midwifery Group Practice and community care. Opportunities for continuing education and advancement are offered and teamwork is a central value.
About Our Hospital And Health Service
Mackay Hospital and Health Service has 6 hospitals, 2 multi-purpose health services and 4 community health centres that employ more than 3,700 staff. The district covers an area of approximately 90,000km2 and provides services to patients and their families in Bowen, Cannonvale, Clermont, Collinsville, Dysart, Glenden, Mackay, Middlemount, Moranbah, Proserpine and Sarina.
Some Of Our Great Benefits On Offer
Our workplace is fast paced, challenging and supportive, where every employee plays a critical role in our success.
Role details
The Women's Health Unit at the Mackay Base Hospital is seeking applications for a Clinical Nurse / Midwife (Diabetes to join their team on a permanent basis.
How to apply and for mandatory requirements regarding this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.
Your opportunity
The Clinical Nurse/Midwife provides advanced level clinical skills within the health service settings; and is responsible for the diabetes in pregnancy portfolio with a focus on clinical care/leadership, management, and education. You will work closely within the multidisciplinary team to provide evidence-based practice that supports the team, clients, and their carers/families managing their diabetes in their pregnancy. You will be able to utilise your knowledge and expertise to support women with Type 1, Type 2, and Gestational Diabetes, and women with pre-existing diabetes planning a pregnancy.
About The Team
The Women's Health Unit has approximately 1500 births per year and is a referral service for rural facilities within the Mackay Health Service. It incorporates a 12 bed Inpatient Area, 6 bed Birth Suite, Birth Centre, Clinics and Special Care Nursery. Midwifery models of care have expanded to include a Midwifery Group Practice and community care. Opportunities for continuing education and advancement are offered and teamwork is a central value.
About Our Hospital And Health Service
Mackay Hospital and Health Service has 6 hospitals, 2 multi-purpose health services and 4 community health centres that employ more than 3,700 staff. The district covers an area of approximately 90,000km2 and provides services to patients and their families in Bowen, Cannonvale, Clermont, Collinsville, Dysart, Glenden, Mackay, Middlemount, Moranbah, Proserpine and Sarina.
Some Of Our Great Benefits On Offer
- Competitive wages, salary packaging and leave entitlements
- Flexible working arrangements
- A diverse work culture
- Career development
- Professional development opportunities
- Education opportunities, Study and Research
- Paid parental leave
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Discounted Private Health Insurance
- Fitness Passport
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