Offering a fantastic opportunity to experience a typically Australian lifestyle without the ever-increasing cost of major Australian capital cities - applications are invited from Registered Midwives to join the Hospital-based Maternity team based in the stylish city of Hamilton, at the centre of the famous Western District in the state of Victoria.Nurses and Midwives in Victoria have just had a significant pay award confirmed totalling 28.4% over four years, the first part of this has recently come into effect.The salary range is $82,000 to $105,000 Australian dollars (approx. £45,000 to £55,000 £GBP) basic plus unsual hours payments, based on a years experience scale plus 11.5% Superannuation (pension)The Service supports around 200 births per year and is Level 3 Maternity and Level 2 in Nursery, as per the Victorian state 'Maternity DHHS Capability Framework' and provides care for women of low-risk pregnancies.You will work as part of a dynamic midwifery team providing holistic “woman centred” maternity care to women and their families across the birthing continuum. You will provide antenatal, intrapartum, postnatal care in a modified case load model of midwifery care to women and their families.Hamilton has a population of 10,000 and is located 291 km (180 miles) west of Melbourne via the regional cities of Ballarat or Geelong.A hospital was first built in 1864 on the site of the current state-of-the-art facility serving the wider Western District and includes some smaller outlying rural ‘cottage’ hospitals.Inpatient facilities include; Theatre complex with on-site CSSD, ICU, A&E, Chemotherapy Oncology Centre, Dialysis Unit, General Paediatric Ward, Maternity and Neonatal Unit, Medical Ward and Surgical Ward.The busy Pharmacy, Imaging and Therapies departments employ a wide variety of Allied Health Professionals.An extensive outpatient and community health program assists local residents to remain healthy and safe at home for as long as possible.Hamilton offers an active lifestyle for couples or singles and particularly for young families seeking to enjoy a typically Australian lifestyle but avoiding the ever-growing cost of living in major Australian cities especially Melbourne while enjoying a sophisticated lifestyle in a friendly, welcoming community.Hamilton has four Secondary Schools as well as a number of stand-alone primary schools and a wide range of sporting opportunities for adults and children alike.Person requirements: - Registered Midwife - At least one year post-registration experience. - Full Australian AHPRA Midwife registration in place, or have your application in process.- A genuine desire to experience working in a supportive new country and sharing the values of strong teamwork and commitment to providing person-centred high-quality healthcare to the local community. The benefits on offer include: - Relocation package; flights, transfers and first month initial accommodation for you (and your family if applicable)- Visa/immigration costs for you and your family (and your family if applicable)- Reimbursement of AHPRA registration- Salary packaging options of $11,660 per year - Assistance with ongoing accommodation- Vehicle leasing options We are a leading healthcare recruitment partner with particular expertise in the placement of the full range of Healthcare staff both within the UK and internationally. As an nurse-led consultancy our detailed understanding of the complexity of such a significant professional move places us in a strong position make this the best possible experience for you.For an insight into Jarrodean as a Consultancy and for a summary of all current roles visit jarrodean.comIf this role is not for you, please remember we offer a generous £500 Bonus for any successful friend or colleague referrals.....Read more...
As an autonomous practitioner the nurse is responsible for the care delivered, demonstrating critical thinking and skills in clinical decision-making in the management of patients. They will work collaboratively within the general practice team to meet the needs of patients, support the delivery of policy and procedures, and provide nurse leadership as required.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical practice
Assess, plan, develop, implement and evaluate treatment programmes that promote health and well-being
Assess, plan, implement and evaluate individual treatment plans for patients with a known long-term condition
Prescribe for a range of conditions within scope of practice. Meet with nurse prescribing lead GP at regular intervals to debrief and review prescribing.
Proactively identify, diagnose and manage treatment plans for patients at risk of developing a long-term condition as appropriate
Work with other health care professionals to diagnose, monitor, manage and treat long-term conditions, including non-drug-based treatment methods using a management plan, and in line with national and local policies and practice needs
Review medication for therapeutic effectiveness, appropriate to patient needs and in accordance with evidence-based practice and national and practice protocols
Work with patients in order to support adherence to prescribed treatments/compliance
Provide information and advice on prescribed or over-the-counter medication on medication regimens, side-effects and interactions
Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care/nurse triage
Support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that promote patients to manage their own health needs, and those of family members where appropriate, applying the principles of self-care
Support and manage health needs of women presenting for family planning and cervical cytology consultations
Recognise, assess and refer patients presenting with mental health needs in accordance with the NSF for Mental Health
Implement and participate in vaccination and immunisation programmes for both adults and children
Advise, support and administer vaccinations where appropriate for patients travelling abroad, giving relevant travel health advice linking with the current guidelines/websites
Promote and deliver evidence-based care for patients presenting with aural conditions
Meet the needs of patients presenting for opportunistic/routine wound care
Communication
Demonstrate sensitive communication styles to ensure patients are fully informed and consent to treatment
Communicate with and support patients receiving ‘bad news’
Communicate effectively with patients and carers, recognising the need for alternative methods of communication to overcome different levels of understanding, cultural background and preferred ways of communicating.
Anticipate barriers to communication and take action to improve communication.
Ability to work with interpreters and patients who’s first language isn’t English
Understand the implications of cultural differences to health and needs of the practice population
Maintain effective communication with individuals and groups within the practice environment and with other community organisations/ health care workers.
Act as an advocate when representing patients and colleagues
Training:
You will be required to attend a series of in-person and online teaching blocks with Sheffield Hallam University.
Training Outcome:
Become a degree-qualified nurse through a work-based apprenticeship, preparing you to lead the nursing care in diverse health and social care settings. On completion you will be registered with the Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC).
Employer Description:Page Hall Medical Centre is a diverse practice in a deprived area of Sheffield, with a high proportion of ethnic minority patients, and patients whose first language isn’t English.
A cultural awareness of the issues that patients from different ethnic backgrounds may have in this country; their country of origin and how this would impact on their health and the way we provide the care for our patients is a necessary quality for the GPN to have.
The post holder is responsible for the delivery of general practice nursing to the whole practice population.Working Hours :Shift patterns to be confirmedSkills: Communication skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Team working,Non judgemental,Patience....Read more...
