Clinical Midwife/Nurse Consultant Perinatal Emotional Health Service
Job posted:
15/05/2024Job type:
Part timeOrganisation:
Eastern HealthSalary:
Salary not specifiedOccupation:
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander services, Community Services, NursingReference:
33295Clinical Midwife/Nurse Consultant Grade 5 – Perinatal Emotional Health ServiceFixed term for two years - .5Box Hill with outreach requiredDynamic and supportive TeamEastern HealthEastern Health is one of Melbourne’s largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services, including maternity, palliative care, mental health, drug and alcohol, residential care, community health and state-wide specialist services to people and communities that are diverse in culture, age, socio-economic status, population and healthcare needs.About the roleThe Perinatal Emotional Health Service (PEHS) is a specialised multi-disciplinary mental health team and is part of Eastern Health Mental Health Program. THE PEHS team works closely with Hospital Antenatal Clinics, Primary Health and Maternal and Child Health Services to provide perinatal mental health assessments and treatment to women across the Eastern Suburbs. PEHS have recently received funding to expand their service and provide additional support to vulnerable populations including Aboriginal and Refuge/Asylym Seeker women. To support this an Aboriginal identifed role, the clinical midwife position has been established. As a clinical midwife/nurse consultant you will provide focused cultural and social support regarding perinatal health within the antenatal period and up to 12 months postnatally. You will also provide support to the PEHS clinicians in providing accessable culturally safe care to women and their families.About youTo be successful in this role you will possess:Registered Nurse with APRHA with approved/endorsed post graduate qualification in psychiatric nursingBe of Aboriginal and/ or Torres Strait Islander Descent and be accepted by the Aboriginal CommunitySubstanantive clinical experience in public mental health or Aboriginal health and healing servicesA strong commitment to high quality careThe ability to work as part of a diverse teamExcellent communication and organisational skillsPlease refer to the attached position description for further details of the role.Vaccination against infectious disease is a mandatory requirement of this role. An offer of employment is conditional on you providing evidence that you are currently vaccinated against COVID-19 with booster & Influenza, prior to commencing employment .What we offerEastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range
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!Diverse and engaging career opportunitiesFriendly & supportive teamSalary packaging optionsCareer progression in our teaching hospitalsNext StepsIf you believe you have the ability to make a difference in this rewarding industry,
apply today!Please note:All applications must be submitted online via E-MercuryAll appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Fit2Work Check, where preferred candidates will be required to complete a Criminal History Check at the expense of Eastern Health.You must have Australian work rights to apply for this position.Recruitment agency applications will not be accepted.Eastern Health is a child safe organisation, committed to promoting the wellbeing and cultural safety of Aboriginal children, children with disabilities and all children in their diversity.Eastern Health is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment that welcomes and values all people. We recognise that diversity is essential in ensuring Eastern Health provides the best service to its consumers.Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, those from the LGBTIQ+ community, people living with disability and those from a culturally and linguistically diverse background, are strongly encouraged to apply. Those seeking support in submitting an application are welcome to contact the hiring manager listed or feel free to contact the
Talent Acquisition team
.Values in Action: Respect for all | Safe always | Partnering in care | Learning and improving every day**Please note applications will be screened upon receipt and advertising may close prior to the closing date.**FELICITY BROWN - (04) 0229 8987Jan William
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