Alice Springs, Alice Springs & Central Australia NT

We are looking for passionate, endorsed midwives to join our expanding Alukura MGP team and have 2 full time (part time negotiable) caseload midwife positions available. Alukura MGP is based in Alice Springs where My Midwives works closely with the Central Australian Aboriginal Congress and Alice Springs Hospital teams to support the care of First Nations women and families.

My Midwives is focused on developing midwives and as a member of our team you will be mentored into working as an endorsed midwife including supporting you to achieve credentialing with NT Health and gain admitting rights to Alice Springs Hospital. My Midwives ensures your ability to work to full scope, enabling you to grow and develop as a midwifery leader. Through our partnership with CAAC and Charles Darwin University we provide reflective supervision to support the relational care you provide.

Congress Alukura by the Grandmothers Law was first developed in 1986. Models of care which included birth at times, have been available over the years but in 2023 My Midwives , in partnership with Central Australian Aboriginal Congress and the Molly Wardaguga Research Centre at CDU, commenced the Alukura MGP – the first of its kind in Central Australia. As part of the RISE Safely project we hope to demonstrate improved outcomes for indigenous families through continuity of care and a strong cultural support framework.

What you will bring to us:

To be considered for these roles, the successful applicants must have:

• Current registration with AHPRA
• Minimum of 3 years postgraduate experience in midwifery
• Current experience working in antenatal care, birth suites and postnatal settings
• The ability to recognise the importance of family, community, partnership and collaboration in the healthcare decision making process of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, for both prevention strategies and care delivery.
• Commit to a learning mindset, participate in collaborative cultural education always respecting Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples ways of knowing, being, doing and belonging.
• Experience working in a continuity of care model
• Evidence of continuing educational and professional development
• Endorsement of Scheduled Medicines 
• You must be able to demonstrate your ability to work collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team.
• Understanding and commitment to the principles of Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services
• Experience in providing care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and their families
• Understanding of the requirements of private midwifery continuity of care with admitting rights to public hospitals

Midwives who are working towards or are planning to work towards their endorsement for scheduled medicines are encouraged to apply. 

Why Join My Midwives:

My Midwives is Australia’s largest private midwifery practice, with clinics in Brisbane, Toowoomba, Melbourne and now Alice Springs and has been providing maternity care to families for over 10 years. My Midwives’ staff work closely with the Hospital Obstetric team and the midwife is the admitting clinician when clients admit to hospital for labour and birth care. My Midwives supports you to work to your full scope with support from your colleagues , an on call clinical manager and team leader. 

In return for your knowledge, skills and enthusiasm you will have the opportunity to make a difference in not only the lives of First Nations women and their families, but in shaping the entire maternity care system. Within this model of care, our midwives work on a rostered on call system with protected days off. These positions are remunerated as an annualised salary from $154 000 to $160 555 (including caseload loading) plus superannuation, based on your experience and endorsement. You will also be provided with all clinical equipment, iPad and Phone as well 6 weeks annual leave and all other statutory leave entitlements. Shared vehicles are available for client home visits and transport. We are flexible with the FTE for the right applicants. In submitting your application, please include a CV and cover letter outlining your interest in these positions, and the skills and experience you would bring to the role.
 

Application closing date: 20/05/2024 but we may commence the interview process prior to the application closing date. 
 

Your application will include the following questions:

Are you currently registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)?

Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?

How many years' experience do you have as a midwife?

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