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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
numbershave 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 have2 midwife clinics each week with 2 Medical clinics where
midwives also see women. these are primarily of higher risk or routine
Dr'svisits at 21, 35-37 or 41 weeks. Caboolture also has Midwives clinics.
Unfortunately althoughweare 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 Healthencourages 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 developmentto
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 thereare 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
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
southin 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
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[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Anne
PeterSent: Saturday, 10 December 2005 11:04 AMTo:
ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.auSubject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Job in
Brisbane?
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
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From:
diane
To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au
Sent: Friday, December 09, 2005 8:34
PM
Subject: [ozmidwifery] Job in
Brisbane?
Hi everyone,
Does any one know of any positions
vacantin 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
