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.
