Job Description
Registered Midwife – Acute Services & Lactation Consultant
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Permanent Part Time Chance Available
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Make a difference for women, babies and families
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Yarrawonga Health is seeking a compassionate and experienced Registered Nurse/Midwife to join our Acute Services team. We are also seeking applicants with Lactation Consultant expertise who are passionate about supporting breastfeeding mothers and infants through evidence-based education, assessment and clinical care.
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Working within our multidisciplinary team, you will provide high-quality, person-centred care to pregnant and postnatal women, newborns and acute patients, while contributing to a collaborative and supportive
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About the Role
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As a Registered Midwife, you will:
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Deliver safe, evidence-based nursing and midwifery care.
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Assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care in partnership with patients and the multidisciplinary team.
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Provide education, support and advocacy for women and their families.
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Participate in quality improvement activities and ongoing professional development.
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Support and mentor graduate nurses, students and enrolled nurses.
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For the Lactation Consultant role, you will also:
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Provide specialist breastfeeding assessment, education and clinical support to women and families.
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Develop individualised breastfeeding management plans.
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Work collaboratively with medical, nursing and allied health teams to optimise maternal and infant outcomes.
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Promote best practice in lactation management across the organisation.
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About You
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You will have:
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Current registration as a Registered Midwife with AHPRA.
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Demonstrated clinical experience in acute nursing and/or midwifery.
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
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The ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
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A commitment to evidence-based practice, continuous improvement and person-centred care.
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For the Lactation Consultant position,



you will also require:
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International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) accreditation (or equivalent recognised lactation consultant qualification).
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Demonstrated experience providing specialist lactation and breastfeeding support within a maternity or postnatal setting.
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Extensive knowledge of contemporary breastfeeding and infant feeding practices.
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Why Join Us?
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At Yarrawonga Health, our people are our strength. We are committed to supporting our team through:
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A supportive and inclusive workplace culture
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Ongoing professional development opportunities
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Employee assistance program and wellness initiatives
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A beautiful regional location with a strong community focus
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We proudly embrace diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and people with disabilities.
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Diversity & Inclusion
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Yarrawonga Health is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the community we serve. We welcome applications from people of all cultures, abilities, backgrounds, identities and experiences — including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disability and those from culturally and linguistically diverse communities. We strive to create a workplace where everyone feels safe, respected and empowered to contribute.
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Registered Midwives, and experienced Lactation Consultants who meet the essential qualifications.
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More Information:
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For more information regarding the role contact:Amy Jury, Maternity Services Coordinator via email ******
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All employment with Yarrawonga Health is subject to and conditional upon a satisfactory Police Check, NDIS Worker Screening Check and Victorian 'Employee' Working with Children's Check if required.
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All healthcare workers are required to have mandatory evidence of vaccination will be required prior to commencement.
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Application Close: 28th August ****
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📌 Registered Nurse/Midwife Lactation Consultant (Victoria)
🏢 Yarrawonga Health
📍 Victoria