----- Original Message -----
Sent: Saturday, December 10, 2005 7:53
PM
Subject: RE: [ozmidwifery] Job in
Brisbane?
Hi
Di,
I
work at Redcliffe. The district incorporates Caboolture Hospital so if one is
casual can work between the 2 hospitals. Distance between is 32km's.
Caboolture has about 1600 births per year and Redcliffe about 1200. These
numbers have increased by about 20% in the past 12-18 months. Both
have level 2 SCN and both send <34 weeks to the Tertiary hospitals RBWH or
Mater.
We
are in the process of introducing a 12 month trial of 3 models of care across
the district as part of the North Lakes Development - discussion and planning
stage at present hopefully commencing early next year. The three are: small
team caseload, group care based on an American project of developing a sense
of community amongst the women so group AN care and education and the last is
a GP-Midwife partnership model of care.
At
present we have 2 midwife clinics each week with 2 Medical clinics where
midwives also see women. these are primarily of higher risk or routine
Dr's visits at 21, 35-37 or 41 weeks. Caboolture also has Midwives
clinics. Unfortunately although we are in the same district there is
less 'interference' to midwives practice at Caboolture. We are able to self
roster to work in all areas- one day BS next shift maybe post natal- Birth
Suite, post natal, ante-natal, SCN or Home Maternity Service so we are able to
keep skills up and hopefully keep the family happy. Night duty isn't an option
we all do our share. It may take time to get to ANC or HMS due to the
small numbers working there in comparison. There has traditionally been a low
turnover of staff here.
Queensland Health encourages opportunities for country service-
short term secondments as well. I recently declined going to Longreach for 6
weeks because of the new models of care being introduced. I have been out
twice now to Emerald Hospital. Fabulous self and professional
development to attend to women with no anaesthetic back up for epidurals,
using all your midwifery skills supporting them through the birth and they are
just so thankful. Of course there is RFDS back up for major
problems.
At
both Caboolture and Redcliffe there are very active midwives in the ACMI
Qld branch and I am also on the QNU Executive. Caroline Weaver previous ICM
President is presently Executive Director of Nursing so is very aware of
contemporary midwifery practices. Redcliffe Hospital phone number is 07 883
7777 and ask for Caroline if you wish to find out more. Job advertisements for
midwives and specifically included DEM went out 2 weeks ago and close 19/12
primarily to expand our numbers to roll out the new models of care. Look on www.health.qld.gov.au for jobs
listings as well.
Like
many hospitals in Queensland many midwives are on contract basis often month
to month before a permanent position becomes available but there is plenty of
work around. Selangor Private is about 40-60 minutes north and RBWH about the
same south in peak hour. The Mater is just dreadful trying to drive south
across the Brisbane river in peak hour- it used to take me one and a half
hours to get there for a day shift. If one plans to work there you need to
live much closer and on the south side.
Mango Hill incorporates North Lakes (yet to be given separate
designation) and it includes a Westfields North Lakes Shopping Centre. North
Lakes has just won an international award for integrated planning. It has been
developing for the past 7-8 years so all new fresh housing, private and state
schools and child Care centres. I live behind this new development at
Deception Bay. The Bay has had a bad rap many years ago but is expanding ++ in
recent times. The waterfront is mangroves and tidal. Large parts of this
foreshore includes the Maritime National park of the same name. Great
foreshore for walking ones dog, setting the tinny on the water or fishing for
whiting from the banks.
I
hope that has answered yours and others questions. I look forward to many
midwives seeking a change to join us in this lovely part of
Queensland.
Cheers Barb
Dear Di,
if you contact Diane Tamariki-Midwifery Team
co-ordinator at the Mater Mothers Brisbane , we will be moving forword in
the New Year with Midwifery Models.
Regards Anne
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Friday, December 09, 2005 8:34
PM
Subject: [ozmidwifery] Job in
Brisbane?
Hi everyone,
Does any one know of any positions
vacant in Brisbane, for an experienced team midwife? I have a
colleague who's husband is being transfered to Brisbane.
She has extensive experience in midwifery
models of care, alternate therapies and is also a lactation consultant.
Her ideal midwifery position would be in a caseload practice. If
anyone has any suggestions to pass on to her it would be
great.
I think she is applying to the Redcliff
hospital, are the services there woman centred? She is looking at living
somewhere near there, maybe a new sub division called Mango Hill, I
think.
Thanks ,
Di
