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Swan hill District Health • Full-time • Swan Hill, Victoria, Australia • 3w ago

Inclusive Compassionate Progressive Accountable

Registered Midwife
Full Time & Part Time terms available

Are you a registered Midwife looking for the perfect work/lifestyle balance in an idyllic

location? Look no further than Swan Hill. Situated on the banks of Victoria’s famous Murray

River around 3.5 hours from Melbourne, Swan Hill offers the perfect platform to embrace the

charm and pace only a regional lifestyle on the Murray can offer.

Our dedicated team of midwives strive to provide a best care, and supported experience for

the women and families throughout prenatal and postnatal journey. Our midwifery

department has 2 birthing suites, 4 single bedrooms with ensuite facilities, provides pre and

post-natal services and delivers approximately 200 births per year.

About the role:

Enjoy a rewarding role mentoring and supporting our dedicated midwifery team.

Become part of a progressive and innovative organisation that makes a difference for

our community.

Ability to work within minutes from home. No more commuting.

Enjoy a reduction in your living costs with affordable housing, entertainment and

education.

Excellent Salary packaging options

Relocation assistance available

About You:

Registered Nurse/Registered Midwife with Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia

Demonstrated knowledge of contemporary nursing and midwifery theory and practice

Demonstrated capacity to be part of a team with a hard work professional ethic

Current National Police Check & Working with Children’s Check

Complete COVID Vaccinations & 2022 Flu Vaccination, Serology evidence of
immunisation status

About us: Swan Hill District Health is a 143 bed (including Aged Care), fully integrated rural

public health facility servicing a greater community of around 35,000 people. Our vision at,

Swan Hill District Health, is to provide clear, connected care, best experience for our

community

SHDH is a compassionate, family friendly employer where every employee is a valued team

member. Inclusive of a perfect work/life balance, SHDH also provides: 

A dynamic workplace Discounted Corporate gym memberships 

Free onsite car parking Professional Development opportunities 

Salary Sacrifice/Packaging Employee Assistance Program

Applications can be completed online athttps://www.shdh.org.au/employment/vacancies/

or emailed to employment@shdh.org.au. Complete application will include:

Complete Application for Employment form

Cover letter & Resume CV and

Response to the key selection criteria

Enquiries about this role should be directed to Leonie Gilbert, Midwifery Unit Manager, Ph:

(03) 5033 9269 or E: lgilbert@shdh.org.au OR Kate Anderson, DDON, Ph: 5033 9988, E:

kanderson@shdh.org.au

Swan Hill District Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome

applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic

backgrounds and people with disability.

POSITION DESCRIPTION
Clinical Services

Inclusive Compassionate Progressive Accountable
Position: Registered Nurse in Midwifery

Classification: YP4 – 11

Department: Midwifery Unit

Reports to: NUM Midwifery

Position Summary: The Registered Nurse provides nursing care within the midwifery unit within
RN Scope Of Practice and under the supervision of the Midwife. Care of non-
midwifery patients will occur under the direction and supervision of a
Registered Nurse/Registered Midwife.

Responsibilities: The Registered Nurse in Midwifery:
Is responsible for their own practice within the definitions of their

current nursing registration and relevant legislation;
Complies with the relevant legislation, standards, code of practice and

competencies consistent with the Registered Nurse role;
Works within SHDH and the Midwifery Unit policies and guidelines;
Is aware of their scope including the limitations and determination of

appropriate and timely referral;
Maintains their own professional portfolio and commitment to learning

and development through the use of evidence based practice and
research;

Participates in Clinical Supervision and Unit review activities;
Develops strong professional links and partnerships with GP

obstetricians/obstetricians and other midwives;
Complies with relevant documentation requirements for maternal and

infant health care and other patient/client care activities;
Promotes safe and effective nursing care in midwifery unit; promotes

and supports effective newborn feeding
Ensures nursing practice is culturally relevant and safe;
Communicates information to facilitate appropriate decision making in

a manner which protects privacy and confidentiality;
Assesses, plans, provides and evaluates safe and effective care

always in consultation with the midwife for both low risk and complex
mothers and/or babies

Demonstrates an ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team and
work collaboratively with midwives and other health care providers.

Key Selection Criteria Current Registration and Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with the
Nurses and Midwifery Board of Australia.

Understanding of evidence based nursing theory and practice.
Knowledge and understanding of National Standards and

Accreditation.
Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills.
Experience in acute medical and surgical.
Computer literacy
An interest in working with women and families with new babies
A willingness to be part of a team supporting women on their birthing

journey.
Current National Police Record Check
Current “Working with Children Permit”

Prompt Doc No: SHDH0183717 v1.1
First Issued: 17/03/2022 Last Reviewed: 17/03/2022
Version Changed: 01/06/2022 UNCONTROLLED WHEN DOWNLOADED Review By: 17/03/2023

Evidence of immunisation records/history as part of the Health
Services Act 1988, 2020 Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of
Healthcare Workers), through either documentation or copy of
serology report. It is required that there is immunization for all
vaccine preventable illnesses.

Salary/Award: Nurses and Midwives (Victorian Public Health Sector) Single Interest
Employer Agreement 2021-2024.

Infection Control: Each staff member has a responsibility to minimize exposure to incidents
of infection/cross infection of residents, staff, visitors and the general
public.

The risk minimization strategies are to be supported by all staff adhering
to the Infection Control Manual policies, procedures and guidelines.

Continuous Quality Each staff member is expected to demonstrate a commitment to best
Improvement: practice.

All staff shall take responsibility for their own practice and share
responsibility for creating and maintaining a system that provides safe,
high quality health care.

All staff will participate in quality improvement activities aimed at
improving patient outcomes and maintaining accreditation standards.

It is the responsibility of every staff member to be familiar with Health
Service-wide and specific Department Policies & Protocols

Person Centered Care: The Health Service supports in its values the philosophy of Person Centered
Care to ensure all people, including health service providers, clients, their
carers and family members are respectfully cared for and encouraged to
participate in the provision of quality health care.

We recognise diversity is part of every person & as such providers of health
care must be actively involved in developing models of care that are person
centered.

Child Safety: All children have the right to feel and be safe. Keeping children safe is
everyone’s responsibility. SHDH is committed to providing a child safe
environment where children are safe and feel safe, and where their voices
are heard about the decisions that affect them.

SHDH have zero tolerance to child abuse.

Each employee has a responsibility to adhere to this requirement. Any
breach of this standard will result in disciplinary action.

Our Purpose: Connected Care / Best Experience
SHDH commits to meet the growing health care needs of our community
through our new vision to provide better connected care and to achieve the
best care experience.

Privacy and Confidentiality: SHDH are committed to protecting patient and staff privacy and
confidentiality, as it is an important aspect of our commitment to providing
high quality services. In accordance to both the Health Records Act and the
Information Privacy Act, information should only be used and disclosed for
the primary purpose of its collection.
Each employee has a responsibility to adhere to SHDH’s Privacy and
Confidentiality Policy, as it is a condition of employment. Any breach of the
rules of privacy and/or confidentiality relating to health service business,
patients or medical records will result in disciplinary action.

Prompt Doc No: SHDH0183717 v1.1
First Issued: 17/03/2022 Last Reviewed: 17/03/2022
Version Changed: 01/06/2022 UNCONTROLLED WHEN DOWNLOADED Review By: 17/03/2023

Mandatory Training: All employees must be aware of and complete designated mandatory training
within the required time frame.

Safety: RESPONSIBILITIES: It is the responsibility of every staff member to:
Take reasonable care for your safety and the safety of others while at

work.
Report accidents, incidents and potential hazards as soon as reasonably

practicable to your supervisor and record on VHIMS reporting system.
Advise your supervisor if you have an injury or illness that may affect your

ability to perform the inherent requirements of your position.
Be familiar with emergency and evacuation procedures as detailed in the

Emergency Procedures Manual.
Complete all Mandatory training requirements as identified and directed.
Comply with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and all SHDH O.H.

& S. online Policies and Procedures.

Asset Management: Staff with asset management responsibilities are required to adhere to the
Asset Management Policy and Protocols.

Review: Completion of My Work Plan on a yearly basis.

Previous Revision dates: May 2011, March 2013,DEC 2020, July 2021

Current: Feb 22

Prompt Doc No: SHDH0183717 v1.1
First Issued: 17/03/2022 Last Reviewed: 17/03/2022
Version Changed: 01/06/2022 UNCONTROLLED WHEN DOWNLOADED Review By: 17/03/2023

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