Registered Midwives
Maternity Unit
Multiple Permanent Full Time & Part Time positions and Fixed Term (leave backfill) opportunities available - minimum of 16 hours per week
Nurses & Midwives Enterprise Agreement YS2 > YS8
We currently have opportunities in our Maternity Service for suitably qualified Registered Midwives.
Think how amazing it would be to work in an organisation that is passionate about the provision of safe, appropriate and culturally sensitive care!
Work with like-minded colleagues, striving to achieve the best outcomes for women and their babies may be just the position you are looking for!
We have a number of permanent and fixed term positions available with a choice of 16 to 38 hours per week, exact hours will be negotiated with the successful candidate.
Permanent night duty will also be considered.
Our preferred candidate will have:
Current registration as a Registered Nurse &/or current registration as a Registered Midwife with AHPRA
Demonstrated sound level of midwifery skills and works within safe practice principles
Understanding of and commitment to the Baby Friendly Health Initiative (BFHI)
Understanding of current midwifery/nursing practice, including the Department of Health's Victorian Maternity and Newborn Services Framework
Commitment to flexibility and innovation in practice including an evidence-based approach to care
Well-developed communication, interpersonal, negotiation and problem solving skills
Ability to work under pressure, handling multiple tasks simultaneously
Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team environment
Demonstrated written and computer skills at the level required to fulfil the role
IMPORTANT:




Some roles in the healthcare sector are required to be vaccinated annually for Influenza (unless a valid exemption applies).
Evidence of vaccination (or exemption) may be required prior to commencement.
About our organisation
The West Gippsland Healthcare Group is a customer focused health organisation providing acute medical and Surgical, Maternity, Emergency, Residential care and Community health services to 45,000 people in the rural, urban residential, agricultural and industrial areas located within the Baw Baw Shire and beyond.
Our Maternity service caters for up to 900 women a year from across the region.
As a referral centre to smaller services, we strive to provide care to women as close as possible to their family home.
We provide pregnancy care, birthing services (including waterbirth), postnatal and domiciliary, together with a well-established breastfeeding support service.
Flexibility and work life balance is key.
How can we help you achieve this?
Consideration of flexible rostering
Rotating rosters to enable you maintain your full scope of practice
Permanent nights
Additional staff benefits include:
Professional development
Access to employee assistance program
Salary packaging
Free Parking
Working with us




All appointments with the West Gippsland Healthcare Group are subject to the satisfactory return of professional reference checks, a National Police Record Clearance and a valid Employee Working with Children Check.
All employees must hold current entitlement to work within Australia.
A six month probationary period applies to all new appointments.
Further information and how to apply
Further information is contained in the Position Description
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Registered Midwife
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Applications are to be submitted by selecting '
Apply Now'
and should include a current CV, response to the key selection criteria (as outlined in the Position Description) and a covering letter.
Shortlisted applicants will be asked to provide at least 2 professional referees.
If you have any further queries, please contact
Liz Adams, Midwife Manager
on ************
or via email ******
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Applications close:
8 September ****
* (applications may close earlier)
* Applications will be reviewed as they are received.
This position will remain open for a minimum of 14 days from the date of advertisement and may close earlier than the listed closing date if a suitable candidate/s are identified.
As an inclusive employer, committed to improving diversity and equity in our workforce, we encourage applications from all parts of our community, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, LGBTI people, and people with lived experience of disability.
As a Child Safe organisation, West Gippsland Healthcare Group promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children, including those with disability.

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