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Women's and Newborn Services at RBWH have an active recruitment program for nurses (especially neonatal nurses) and midwives. If you are seeking an employment opportunity that offers career development, job satisfaction and the opportunity to work across a range of health services, then consider Women's and Newborn Services at RBWH. Kick start your career or consolidate your recent clinical experience by working at one of the largest tertiary referral centres in the southern hemisphere.
WNBS offers midwives an opportunity to work across the maternity care spectrum, with flexible, rotational rosters and preceptored clinical experience in each new area. Midwives have the opportunity to maximise their exposure to the management of high risk pregnancies or work with low risk women in one of our continuity of care models - either team midwifery or case load in the Birth Centre. Full time, part time and casual positions are available, with generous benefits such as shift penalties, annual leave loading and opportunities for professional development. A member benefit superannuation scheme is in place for all employees. This, together with the option to salary sacrifice adds to the attractive employment conditions provided for WNBS staff.
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All new staff to Maternity Services undertake a comprehensive orientation Program to the service line and to each clinical area. The orientation to the clinical area may be negotiated according to experience and individual needs.
The Transition to Practice Midwifery Education Program (TPMEP) comprises of a 12 month rotation plan to all clinical areas, support from the Midwifery Educators and Clinical Facilitators and workshops to supplement clinical learning and acquisition of midwifery skills within a tertiary environment. TPMEP modules are completed within the 12 months to supplement knowledge and skill enhancement.
This two-day course uses contemporary education principles to provide midwives and doctors with an opportunity to review their knowledge and skills in the management of maternity emergencies. MaCRMs focus is on clinical expertise and human interaction. Course participants apply their expertise in simulated clinical scenarios, which are audio and video recorded. Structured debriefing by trained crisis resource management instructors facilitates the educational experience. The following topics are covered:
This multidisciplinary education program is designed to prepare all staff to perform optimally during a maternity emergency. MaCRM is a much sought after program and is particularly popular with maternity professionals from the rural / remote sector. The multiprofessional nature of the program is particularly reflective of the real world of clinical practice. In addition to preparing clinicians to function efficiently in an emergency situation, participation in the program is designed to support the development of positive working relationships between all staff.
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If you are seeking an employment opportunity that offers career development, job satisfaction and the opportunity to work across a range of health services, then consider Women's and Newborn Services at RBWH. Learning and education is supported by a qualified dynamic leadership team.
The Grantley Stable Neonatal Unit is currently staffed by eight neonatologists, three senior registrars, eleven registrars and two resident medical officers plus two interns. The unit is part of the paediatric training program that is run in conjunction with the Royal Children's Hospital and provides medical training and supervision for advanced neonatal trainees. The unit also undertakes a medical student education program.
There are a large number of nursing staff employed in the unit - approximately 250 staff members, comprising Nursing officer roles from level 1 to level 7 plus Assistants in Nursing.
These include:
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Education and training opportunities exist for new staff to obtain neonatal nursing qualifications via the Transition to Neonatal Nursing program. It is no longer a requirement for staff to have a midwifery qualification before obtaining employment within our neonatal facility.
The unit also offers clinical placements in collaboration with Central Area Health Service regional neonatal units to support transition participants at these centres.
Whether you are an experienced and well qualified neonatal nurse, a new graduate seeking to develop a career in neonatal nursing, or an experienced Registered Neonatal Nurse seeking new experiences, our neonatal unit welcomes you. Full time, part time and casual positions are available. A well supported transition to neonatal nursing program is provided for new inexperienced staff. Experienced neonatal nurses have exciting opportunities for career development in one of the largest neonatal units in the southern hemisphere. We cater for all neonatal medical and surgical conditions, except babies requiring open heart surgery. The Grantley Stable Neonatal Unit has a commitment to the promotion of professional development. The Department of Neonatology runs a number of programs aimed at improving the standard if neonatal care, as well as supporting staff in the pursuit of nursing leadership and excellence. These are freely available to staff working at RBWH. There are also selected programs available to health professionals from other hospitals.
All staff are comprehensively supported in their transition to the neonatal unit. There is an extensive orientation program that is tailored to the level of expertise of the practitioner.
For the novice neonatal nurse, orientation involves 15 supernumerary days in Special Care Nursery (SCN). This includes hospital and nursing orientation programs (5 days) with the remaining 10 days working with an allocated clinical preceptor in SCN.
Experienced neonatal nurses, or nurses with a Neonatal Intensive Care Certificate are also preceptored by an experienced clinician. Whilst these staff mainly need an environmental orientation, they are fully supported to integrate into the unit so that the experience of being a new staff member is smooth and non traumatic.
The NRP is the accredited American Academy of Paediatrics Neonatal Resuscitation Program. It is also endorsed by the Royal College of Nursing, Australia. It commenced in 2001 and is now run throughout Queensland, with support from the Grantley Stable Neonatal Unit. The program involves a full day of lectures and clinical scenarios and is available to all health care professionals working within RBWH and other health care institutions. This is preceded by pre reading which is forwarded to staff well ahead of the program. The NRP is attended by all new staff (medical and nursing) as a component of their orientation to the neonatal unit. Recertification in the form of a half day program, with associated pre reading, is available to staff who have attended a full NRP within the previous 2 years.
The GSNU offers 3 CPAP workshops a year to experienced staff. The workshop involves a learning package to be completed before the day that enables staff to update their knowledge of the theory surrounding CPAP. The workshop provides lectures delivered by GSNU Medical and Nursing staff about the complications and care of babies on CPAP. The afternoon is based around a number of key skills stations that allow participants to get hands on experience fitting a variety of CPAP interfaces, trouble shooting and positioning babies on CPAP. Attendance fees apply. Please contact the Neonatal Nurse Educators for application forms and /or further information.
All new staff that do not hold a neonatal intensive care nursing certificate are required to complete the transition to neonatal nursing program. This comprehensive program is self directed, and is designed to prepare the inexperienced nurse who wishes to build a career in neonatal nursing, with the necessary skills and abilities to function in the neonatal unit. The transition to neonatal nursing program is accredited with participating Queensland Universities, and earns credit points towards post graduate qualifications. Transition is designed to be completed within two years. The self directed nature of the program is supported by formalised study days, which are conducted across the Central Area Health Service of Queensland Health. In addition to preparing new inexperienced staff to function in the neonatal unit, the program's modules are able to be selected individually by experienced neonatal nurses who already hold a neonatal qualification, but would like to update in a specific area of care. Transition students are preceptored in the clinical area by experienced clinical preceptors. The aim of the transition program is to support new practitioners to achieve competence in the neonatal area. The program has been instrumental in retaining staff in the neonatal unit.
Daily In-service is conducted in the neonatal unit. On coming evening staff are provided with the opportunity to attend in-service from 2.15pm to 2.45pm daily. A wide range of topics is covered with staff having input into content and presentations.
The Grantley Stable Neonatal Unit hosts an annual neonatal seminar. Held each February, the seminar attracts a range of health professionals involved in newborn care from throughout Queensland, and other Australian States of Australia. The seminar is open to all and is a much anticipated event on the neonatal education calendar.
The RBWH Women's - Newborn Service provides tertiary and quaternary Gynaecology, Gynaeoncology, Urogynaecology and Breast Care in both the inpatient and outpatient setting. Applying for a position with us gives you the opportunity to join a supportive and dedicated team of professionals who take pride in the high standards of care that we provide to our patients and their families.
We are one of Australia’s leading teaching hospitals and are located 5 minutes from Brisbane's central business district (CBD). We offer flexible working conditions including 12 hour shifts and ongoing opportunities for professional development, training and research.
New Graduate, Novice or Experienced Registered Nurses successful in gaining a position with us, follow a structured and supported Transition Program to support them to function effectively in their appointed position and enhance their personal and professional goals. The program offered is based on a model of preceptorship and clinical support. To achieve this we offer:
You will be allocated 2 preceptors who are experienced practitioners and who function as a role model to actively support and assist you to acquire the skills, knowledge and values required to become an effective member of the healthcare team.
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