POSITION DESCRIPTION
Position Title:
Registered Midwife (P113-120 / P113-093)
Supervisor:
General Manager, Palmerston
NURSE 4.1 – 4.3
Base Salary: $91,131 - $97,906
Total Salary: $101,629 - $109,184
(Note: Total salary includes leave loading and superannuation)
Direct Supervision: 1
Indirect Supervision: 0
Classification and Salary:
Staff
Location
Palmerston Family Centre
Date Reviewed
December 2014
SUMMARY OF POSITION:
The Registered Midwife will contribute to the quality and delivery of primary health care within the Danila Dilba Health Service
Mothers and Babies Clinic, by providing high quality, comprehensive and culturally appropriate midwifery care to patient with the
aim of improving maternal and birth outcomes.
OVERVIEW OF DANILA DILBA HEALTH SERVICE (DDHS) AND THE WORK ENVIRONMENT
Background
Established in 1991, Danila Dilba Health Service (DDHS) is a community-controlled organisation providing comprehensive
primary health care services to Biluru communities in the Yilli Rreung Region of the Northern Territory.
The mission of DDHS is to improve the physical, mental, spiritual, cultural and social wellbeing of its clients through innovative
comprehensive primary health care programs that are based on the principles of equity, access, empowerment, community selfdetermination and inter-sectoral collaboration.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Strategic Imperatives
Awareness and understanding of DDHS strategic plan
Contribute in developing and implementing strategies to meeting goals set in the provision of comprehensive primary health care
to the Indigenous people of the Greater Darwin Area
Program Management
Monitor progress of patients including identifying problems, so staff resources and care can be altered appropriately.
Actively participate in the delivery of direct clinical care to mothers and babies.
Provide comprehensive culturally appropriate antenatal and postnatal clinical midwifery services to patients.
Provide maternity education, particularly antenatal education.
Provide a range of screening, treatment and education in relation to all aspects of women’s health;
Work closely with general practitioners, Aboriginal Health Practitioners (AHP’s) and Family Support Workers’ (FSW) providing
assistance in consultations as needed.
In consultation with AHP and FSW, communicate directly with patients and relatives providing relevant information regarding
the patient’s treatment and future care.
Appropriate allocation, monitoring and timely follow up of antenatal and postnatal recalls.
Danila Dilba Health Service
Position Description
Registered Midwife
(P113-120 / P113-093)
Human Resources Management
Participate in cross-cultural education as well as assist and participate in staff induction and orientation.
Participate in work partnership agreements.
Be responsible for your professional development by attending relevant workshops and in-services and self-auditing to maintain
professional development (CPD) as required.
Communication and Teamwork
Maintain a positive work environment along with harmonious and cooperative relationships with fellow employees, management
and clients.
Ensure all interactions with clients and staff show appropriate responses to their needs and demonstrate the application of
DDHS’ code of conduct.
Contribute to the efficient and effective functioning of the workplace in order to meet organisational objectives. This includes
demonstrating appropriate and professional workplace behaviours, providing assistance to team members as required and
undertaking other key responsibilities or activities as directed by your supervisor.
Be responsible to maintaining your own professional work ethics and participate in staff meetings.
Safe Practice and Environment
Proactively address WH&S hazards, incidents and injuries and adhere to infection control processes.
Regularly monitor and review practices and the work environment to ensure a healthy and safe workplace in accordance with
DDHS policies and procedures and legislative requirements.
Comply with infection control standards as per DDHS policies and procedures to ensure client and employee safety.
Quality
Identify areas for improvement and make recommendations to improve processes, quality and service delivery outcomes.
Participate in DDHS continuous quality improvement cycles and contribute to DDHS program reviews as required.
Comply with the DDHS incident and complaint investigation policies.
Information Management
Maintain accurate recording of client records in a timely manner
Undertake client record reviews and data cleansing.
Maintain client confidentiality at all times.
SELECTION CRITERIA:
Essential:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Registered Midwife with a current practising certificate;
A minimum of four years clinical experience together with high level skills in patient education.
Experience working in maternal and child health;
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team in a cross cultural and complex environment
Strong organisational skills and demonstrated ability to work independently to plan, manage and prioritise tasks and
resources to deliver outcomes within time and budget considerations;
6. Proven high level oral and written communication skills including liaison, negotiation and conflict resolution with people
from a wide range of cultural and social backgrounds;
7. Experience with clinical practice software and high level competency in the maintaining of patient records and monitoring
of patient recall systems
8. Demonstrated high standard of communication and cross-cultural awareness
Desirable
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Demonstrated awareness of and sensitivity to Aboriginal culture and history.
Membership of a professional association;
Experience in working in an Aboriginal Community controlled Health Service or similar complex and high risk environment
Experience in facilitating educational workshops and antenatal classes;
Qualifications or experience in family planning, women’s health care delivery and promotion
Appointment Factors: (Appointment is subject to)
1. Willing to undergo a Police Check;
Danila Dilba Health Service
Position Description
Registered Midwife
(P113-120 / P113-093)
2.
3.
4.
5.
Ability to obtain a Working with Children Clearance (Ochre Card);
Current driver’s licence;
Current First Aid Certificate or the preparedness to gain one, and
Current ‘About giving Vaccines’ (AGV) certificate or the preparedness to gain one.
Last Reviewed:
Approved by:
Danila Dilba Health Service
General Manager, Palmerston
Chief Executive Officer
Position Description
December 2014
December 2014
Registered Midwife
(P113-120 / P113-093)