Dear List
We have recently been granted some
funding for a Continuity of Care Program in Mildura. This is something
that we have wanted for so many years, but now unfortunately, we are lacking
someone with time, knowledge and energy to devote themselves to giving the
women of Mildura this wonderful service. There is overwhelming support
from the midwives, management & the obstetric representative, just no-one
to drive it.
The program officer has a budget and a
group of women crying out for this service - that is about it! It is
ready for a creative, enthusiastic, motivated midwife, to pick this up and run
with it. If you can see yourself in this new and exciting role,
please consider a move to Mildura. I have pasted the advert below
and I am available off list if you have any questions (or contact the NUM
or ADON).
Felicity Cummins
MATERNITY SERVICES CONTINUITY OF CARE
MODEL
Project Officer
(Grade
4)
Applications are invited
from enthusiastic and motivated Registered Midwives for the position of
Project Officer for the Continuity of Care Model. The position part-time (32 hours per
fortnight) for a period of 8 months from May 2005 until January 2006. This Grade 4 role will develop with
the view to this position being incorporated into the Continuity of Care Model
as a functional midwife within the program
permanently
The primary objective of
the Maternity Services Continuity of Care Program is to provide maternity care
to women across the entire continuum of childbirth in collaboration with the
Obstetric team, in order to achieve optimal client outcomes through effective
and efficient use of Human and material resources. The successful applicant
will set up the service, advertise and interview the midwives required and
have the service ready to commence in July 2005.
Well developed written and verbal communication,
interpersonal skills and problem solving techniques are essential. A knowledge
of needs analysis, advertising and promoting and evaluation techniques along
with experience in research and promotional activities would be advantageous.
Applicants for the above
positions will have or be eligible for registration as a midwife with the
Nurses Board of Victoria and will need to hold a current Drivers
Licence.
Mildura is considered the gateway to
Australia’s magnificent outback. Nestled on the banks of the majestic Murray
River, the city boasts a cosmopolitan lifestyle of cafes, restaurants and
sporting facilities that many only associate with capital
cities.
As well as offering rewarding career opportunities, Mildura
is a growing regional city, readily accessible by road or air from Melbourne
and Adelaide.
Further information
regarding these roles can be obtained by phoning:
Alison Hamilton, Nurse
Unit Manager on (03)50223480 or email: [EMAIL PROTECTED].
or Simone Heald, Associate
Director of Nursing on (03)50223219 or email: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Applications, including Curriculum Vitae, and the
names of three professional referees can be forwarded to Mr Don Palazzo,
Manager: Human Resources, Mildura Base Hospital, PO Box 620, Mildura, Vic.
3502 (or by email:[EMAIL PROTECTED]) by Friday 22nd April
2005.