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...
Work as an effective team member within the multidisciplinary team and support continued team development in order to achieve desired outcomes that promote the well-being of patients
Assist the Registered nurse (RN) in the delivery of care to a designated patient group, demonstrating an ability to prioritise such care
Determine the comfort of patients by talking and listening to them and building up a rapport
Assist in providing personal hygiene of patients who are unable to do so themselves, including washing, bathing and assistance with using the toilet
Assist in feeding/ giving drinks to patients who are unable to do so for themselves and complete food and fluid charts where necessary
Ensure patient dignity and individual patient needs are met
JOB DESCRIPTION
“Creating a great place to be cared for and a great place to work”V 03-01-2024 Band 2-7
Ensure that all care provided by yourself is documented appropriately
Report any changes in patient condition to the RN
Support RN’s in providing information and advice on health promotion
Instigate emergency procedures: raising alarm 2222/999 and assisting in emergencies under the direction/delegation of the RN.
Act as an effective role model for all team/unit colleagues
Assist in ensuring that effective channels are used to canvas the views and concerns of all patients and carers
Support the RN in providing care after death
Carry out a limited range of clinical care duties relevant to the area of work provided there is the appropriate training and maintenance of competency in place. For example (not limited to): simple dressings/procedures, venepuncture, blood glucose monitoring, patient observations, performing ECG, bladder scanning, pre and post-operative observations, urinary catheter care/removal and pressure ulcer prevention
Record accurate fluid intake and output, assisting the RN to calculate an accurate fluid balance
Respond and support in unpredictable care situations ensuring patient safety is maintained, for example when patients display challenging behaviours
GENERAL DUTIES
Responsible for monitoring and maintaining high standards of cleanliness, following Trust Policy to provide a safe environment for care provision, ensuring that all patient care areas including isolation areas are cleaned appropriately and specialist equipment is cleaned according to Trust policy e.g. drug fridges, incubators, commodes and report any deficits
Ensure safe and proper use of equipment such as hoists and slide sheets
Carry out spot cleaning to ensure spillages are dealt with swiftly and efficiently and coordinate the specialist cleaning of surfaces and furnishings
Ensure that all waste, including soiled linen and sharps, is correctly segregated, labelled and stored according to Trust Policy
In hospital/clinic settings, prepare the clean bed area/chair space ready for the patient, handling clean linen according to Trust Policy
Communicate with colleagues and the public and respond to requests for general information and receive and pass on information to others, maintaining confidentiality
Demonstrate knowledge of stock ordering and order relevant stores, e.g. top-up as instructed by the team leader
Collect, receive and transfer items e.g. delivery and collection of lab specimens, pharmacy items, patient movement to and from other depts
Respect the privacy and dignity of patients whilst carrying out housekeeping duties
Training:The successful candidate will be studying for the 'Level 3 Senior Healthcare Support Worker (Theatres Pathway)' Apprenticeship and will be expected to attend college and complete coursework and other study as the Apprenticeship requires. 20% of their working week will be given to accommodate their apprenticeship study. Training Outcome:There will be many opportunities for career progression following the completion of this apprenticeship. This may include further apprenticeships such as the Nursing Associate Apprenticeship or the Operating Department Practitioner Apprenticeship. Employer Description:We operate from three main hospitals - Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI) Lancaster and Westmorland General (WGH) Kendal, as well as a number of community health care premises including Millom hospital and GP practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe and Ulverston Community health centre.
FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services with full Emergency Department and Critical/ Coronary Care Units and various Consultant Lead Services.
WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.
All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care, including Outpatient, Diagnostics, Therapies, Day Case, Inpatient Surgery. Community Facilities provide a local Outreach Service and Diagnostics within Morecambe Bay.
Our Community Services for adults are provided in people’s homes, Community Centres, Clinics, GP Practices, Community Hospitals and our General Hospitals. Our aim is to work with people to help them remain independence, improve their health and manage their conditions through high quality care, health educations, advice and support.Working Hours :Participation in provision of a 24-hour service including shift work, on-call, weekends and night duty is a requirement of this post.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience....Read more...
