Employment Type - Permanent Full Time; Permanent Part Time
Hours per fortnight - 80
Classification - MIDWIFE Grade 2 (Year 2 - 8)
Job Category - RN Div1 / Maternity
Req Id - 4753
About Us
Situated just 150 kilometres south-west of Melbourne, at the foot of the stunning Otway Ranges, close to Lorne and the Surf Coast, Colac Area Health services 21,000 people who call the Shire home. Colac Area Health meets the needs of more than 30,000 people in the Corangamite, Colac Otway, and Surf Coast Shires. A unique integrated health service providing a wide range of clinical and non-clinical services to the Colac and district community. This includes the following:
- Nursing/Midwifery
- Aged Care
- Medical
- Community Services
- Corporate Services
- Support Services.
About the role
REGISTERED MIDWIFE
Up to Full time hours available
Colac Area Health is a values based organisation providing a unique integrated health service comprising of over 500 employees, providing urgent care, acute, surgical, maternity, aged aare, community and allied health services.
The Registered Midwife at Colac Area Health is responsbile for the delivery of a high standard of midwifery care and works within a strong supported team environment. We are currently seeking a dual registered midwife to work across midwifery with some shifts accross the acute ward. This role is an opportunity for an RN/RM who is keen to keep up with both midwifery and acute nursing skill sets. The role will work predominantly accross birth suite, post natal and includes midwifery day presentations as well as some shifts across our acute surgical and medical ward, in a dynamic and supportive team environment.
What’s required?
- Dual Registered Midwife with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
- Demonstrated capacity to work across the full role and scope of practice of a midwife
- Ability to demonstrate recent, contemporary and evidenced based midwifery practice.
- Demonstrated ability to manage maternity emergencies
- Ability to work across a rotating roster with varying demands and responsibilities
- ability to participate in the oncall roster
- Demonstrated ability to function effectively in a multidisciplinary team in a challenging but rewarding environment
- Ability to organise work in a systematic, accurate and timely manner and be flexible in a changing and dynamic environment
- Computer literacy particularly in Microsoft Office Software
- The ideal candidate will have a professional and friendly team player disposition who is confident and capable of representing the department and organisation to a high standard
Applications close Sunday 8th June 2025.
For further information in regards to this position please contact Jaide Kettle or Nikaiya McCallum on (03) 5232 5444.
To apply visit: https://peopleplus.swarh.vic.gov.au/CAH
Benefits working with us
With over 500 dedicated employees, Colac Area Health offers the following benefits;
- Extensive organisational orientation/department induction
- Salary Sacrificing/Packaging
- Active Social Club
- Onsite Parking
- Extensive professional development and continuing education,
- Discounted corporate gym memberships
- Employee Assistance Program
- Access to on-site research support from the CAH Research Unit and the Western Alliance Academic Health Science Centre
Diversity and Inclusion
We believe in the power of diversity and inclusion. We celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and talents of our team members, fostering an environment where everyone feels valued and respected. Our commitment to diversity strengthens our ability to provide compassionate and equitable care to all individuals, regardless of their backgrounds, abilities and identities.
We are committed to providing positive employment opportunities and a workplace that promotes wellbeing, and welcomes applications from those who identify as an Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person
We actively encourage individuals with disabilities and diverse backgrounds and identities to apply for our positions. Should you require any reasonable adjustments or support during the recruitment process, we are here to assist you every step of the way.
We are strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people.
We are also proud to be Totally Smoke Free.