Registered Midwife

St John of God Health Care • Full-time • Australia • 4d ago

Your Role

As a Registered Midwife you will take time with patients and their families supporting them through every step of their journey to being a parent. Our midwives are dedicated to providing all aspects of pregnancy, birth and postnatal care in our antenatal clinics and services, on our maternity wards and in birth suites, in addition to care for our babies in our special care nurseries.

We offer Midwives who are early in their career or returning to practice, a supportive program to enhance their knowledge and skills as a Midwife. You will also be provided with specialised Midwifery educators that will work alongside you in all areas of the unit.

The Position

Assess, plan, deliver and evaluate patient care, seeking support from senior staff as required.
Promote and contribute to effective communication, facilitating teamwork and cooperation within the ward and within the hospital.
Provide patient education and act as a resource where appropriate.
Support and supervise staff and students as required, including orientating and precepting staff.
Contribute to the achievement of Hospital and Clinical Services operational objectives.

You will have a registration with Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA) as a Registered/Nurse Midwife, a demonstrated commitment to quality patient care and satisfaction, along with well-developed interpersonal and relationship building skills.

To succeed you will have an ability to work effectively and harmoniously within the multi-disciplinary health care team, with a commitment to ongoing education and professional development.

Above all, patients will be at the core of everything you do committing to and supporting our Mission and Values.

We can offer you

Salary: $79,755 to $102.048 per annum plus 12% superannuation
Part-time and casual positions available. There is an opportunity to discuss working 12-hour shifts and preferred shift patterns.
Specific midwifery orientation offering supernumerary time, this includes working with a Lactation Consultant
Salary packaging up to $18,550 on a range of benefits such as mortgage, rent, meal entertainment, holiday accommodation or other everyday living expenses as well as options to salary package benefits above the FBT cap on items such as:
- Novated leasing
- work related expenses
- self-education and
- additional superannuation
A healthy work-life balance through flexible work options, additional purchased leave & well-being programs
Access to gym fitness and wellbeing benefits through
Fitness Passport
Employee discount on St John of God Hospital & Medical Services and Private Health Insurance
Employee support through our dedicated free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Innovative Professional Development opportunities
Access to professional development through further internal and external learning opportunities
Tailored tutorial sessions to support your learning and smooth transition into the maternity workforce
Travel Green allowance. If you walk, carpool or use public transport you could be eligible for up to $1,500 per year

For enquiries, please contact Siobhan Eccles, Maternity Manager, on (08) 9438 9740

Applications will be reviewed throughout the advertising period and interviews conducted regularly. Apply today!

At St John of God Health Care, we celebrate diversity and warmly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

Our commitment is to create a safe and nurturing environment for all children and vulnerable individuals in our care and proactively take steps to protect them from abuse, ensuring their safety and well-being.

Our inclusive culture fosters an environment that is respectful and secure, welcoming and accessible, and unified through our diverse community.