Current Registration with Australian Practitioner Regulation Agency As a Registered Midwife

Position

• Current registration with Australian Practitioner Regulation Agency as a Registered Midwife
• Demonstrated experience and clinical skills in midwifery.
• Demonstrated commitment to women focused care
• Demonstrated effective communication skills, both written and verbal
• Relevant computer skills, i.e. word, excel, power point
• Demonstrated commitment to professional development
• Experience in community based midwifery and understanding of the concept of model of midwifery care
• Current NSW Drivers Licence
• Ability to work as a member of a multi - disciplinary team
• Knowledge of WH&S guidelines

• Group work qualifications/experience
• Community health, counseling, lactation, or immunisation certificate/experience or willingness to acquire
• Family Partnership training
• CHIME training

Work Experience

Desirable Skills & Qualifications

• Group work qualifications/experience
• Community health, counseling, lactation, or immunisation certificate/experience or willingness to acquire
• Family Partnership training
• CHIME training

Professional Expectations and Accountability of the RN /RM/Midwifery @ Home Midwife

• Delivery of high standard patient care, education and family support.
• Presenting a positive image to the public by conducting all dealings in a courteous, efficient and customer focussed manner

• Professional standards of practice.

• Practice according to the philosophy and aims of the Nursing Service.
• Abiding by/adherence to the Australian Nursing Council Code of Professional Conduct for Nurses in Australia.

• Practice according to the philosophy, policies and procedures of Hawkesbury District Health Service
• Participation in the operation of patient services within the organisation in accordance with the standards recognised by the Catholic Health Care Services (Australian Council on Healthcare Standards [EQuIP]).
• Fulfilment of position description.

Role Accountabilities & Key Performance Indicators (KPI)

• Contribute to the achievement of the CHCS Mission, Vision and Values. Implement the achievement of outcomes in accordance with relevant management plans and relevant legislation including WH&S and Equal Opportunity.

• provide primary health care, health assessment and

• provide Midwifery@Home nursing service, which encompasses screening, assessment, intervention, support and information sharing, to babies and their parents/carers during the post partum period
• work in partnership with families to optimise their physical, social, emotional and intellectual well-being
• facilitate relevant self-help and support groups relating to parenting issues e.g. breastfeeding
• provide information to families and individuals about relevant resources and agencies and refer as appropriate
• assist families to establish and maintain supportive relationships within their community
• promote and support breastfeeding in accordance with the WHO code and NSW Health/HDHS guidelines/policies
• participate in the development of strong and collaborative links with local agencies and service providers to ensure appropriate integration of Families NSW and partnership approaches to improving the health status of families and the community
• adapt and develop identified innovative clinical practice models with other clinicians and field staff
• be aware of and practice within risk management and EEO responsibilities
• participate in regular case discussion and presentations within the team
• participate in the performance management process, including creation and implementation of a personal development plan
• participate in clinical supervision as per HDHS Supervision procedure

• incorporate the principles of primary health care into clinical practice and team initiatives/activities
• ensure clinical practice is culturally appropriate to the needs of the client
• participate in the development and implementation of an effective referral and allocation system responsive to client need

• participate in the development, implementation and evaluation of quality improvement initiatives and activities
• comply with all HDHS and Community Health policies and procedures
• participate in the monitoring of performance indicators to ensure services are efficient, timely, comprehensive and appropriate to the needs of the community of interest
• participate in the identification and progression of opportunities for child and family health community nursing services to enhance and develop continuity of care between community health services, hospitals, government departments, community based services, general and specialist medical practitioners to ensure optimal health outcomes for families and the community
• comply with all legislative requirements

• contribute to the development, implementation and evaluation of the team and service plans
• provide accurate statistics/data to the appropriate individual or department within the expected timeframes

• actively participate in accreditation processes and the implementation of review recommendations

• actively participates in the development, implementation and review of policy and procedures as required

• undertake relevant IT training as required
• utilise available IT resources to support nursing practice
• undertake data collection and data entry as required in a timely manner
• report to management IT requirements, issues and training needs

• incorporate the principles and strategies of health promotion and education into clinical practice and service initiatives
• actively participate in appropriate health promotion campaigns/activities
• utilise a range of approaches that conform with current best practice to identify potential or early stage health problems
• utilise available resources for identification of and intervention in potential health problems of families and children `
• provide prompt and appropriate interventions to individuals and the community who have identified health problems to maintain or improve their health

• participate in HDHS, community health and community nursing orientation programs
• attend identified core and mandatory training within expected timeframes
• access professional development opportunities as per HDHS service guidelines
• participate in student placement program with tertiary institutions
• maintain own level of clinical skills and knowledge of current trends and best practice by participation in appropriate educational and professional development activities

• Undertake additional duties as determined by

• Injury free and accident free work environment

• Relate to people in a pleasant and professional manner
• Positive feedback is received from staff and clients

• Contacts relevant department/service when necessary.
• Nil complaints from client’s re: care.
• Evidenced of nursing documentation completed in medical records.
• Clear inter-departmental communication and coordination made with other departments for service delivery evident in case reviews and minutes.
• Observed as a working team member by peers and management.
• Client notes reflect a detailed progressive assessment.
• Client notes reflect a detailed progressive assessment.
• Client discharged with appropriate support evident in clinical notes.
• Client’s satisfied in their level of involvement in health care choices evident by client feedback.
• Readily accesses multi-disciplinary team members

• Principles of primary health noted through clinical notes
• Participates in triage and referral system, evident on roster for department and through client records

• Participation in quality improvement noted in meeting minutes and quality plan

• Effective participation in the development of the service noted through meeting minutes and completion of Plan do Act Study forms
• Participates in KPI monitoring monthly by completing appropriate statistical collection

• Reads current research

• Undertakes regular

• Participates in staff orientation and student placement

Key Relationships - Internal

This RN / RM, Midwifery@Home Midwife Position Description includes an ‘Additional Duties & Responsibilities’ attachment specific to the particular position:

This Registered Nurse/Registered Midwife Statement of Duties (inclusive of Additional Duties & Responsibilities as above & attached) is an accurate reflection of HDHS expectations of the role and will be reviewed and altered at the discretion of the Director of Primary Care & Support Services as the need arises to reflect current professional nursing standards and service provision requirements

• Compassion

• Respect

• Honesty

• Hospitality

• Excellence

OUR MISSION

CHCS POLICY

It is a condition of employment with CHCS that all staff are aware of, and abide by all organisational policies – you can obtain copies of policies from your Manager or on the CHCS Intranet site. Any breach of the CHCS policies may result in the termination of employment.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY RESPONSIBILITIES

OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY RESPONSIBILITY & ACCOUNTABILITY

CHILD PROTECTION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Be familiar with and adhere to Legislation in relation to Child Protection and comply with NSW Health Policies and Procedures (including Frontline Procedures for the Protection of Children and Young People and current circulars) and organisational policies in relation to Child Protection.
• Attend training in Child Protection as required.

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