Job Description Registered Midwife

27 May until 31 December

Northern Beaches- TheSpecial Care Nursery (SCN)

Casual, part-time and full time contracts and permanent opportunities

Take the next step in your midwifery career at a respected hospital in Sydney’s Inner West.

Join a supportive team caring for women with complex pregnancies in an Antenatal Ward. You’ll provide compassionate, evidence‑based, woman‑centred care with ample opportunities for your professional development and growth.

What’s on Offer

$41 – $57 per hour + Superannuation

Salary packaging benefits to maximise your take‑home pay

Professional development pathways to support your growth opportunities

Permanent full time & part time opportunities available

Convenient location based nearby to public transport networks

About You

Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Midwife

Flexible availability across a rotating roster, including day and night shifts

Maternity experience across a range of areas, ideally including antenatal care

Robust communication and teamwork skills

A genuine passion for delivering high‑quality, woman‑centred care

Benefits

10–20 weeks off each year and the freedom to choose when they take holidays.

Flights, accommodation and utilities paid on many contracts.

The opportunity to travel and explore some of Australia’s most beautiful locations.

Making lifelong friends, gaining incredible experiences, and expanding both their clinical skills and confidence.

Location and Contract

Location: Sydney, Inner West – Northern Beaches, The Special Care Nursery (SCN)





Contract Type: Casual, part‑time, full‑time, permanent opportunities

Hours: 21‑bed Postnatal/GYNE ward, 4 Birth Suites, 8‑bed Level 2 SCN (no SCN experience required – tube feeding only, training provided), 8 hr AM/PM, 9.5 hr nights, Minimum 76 hrs a fortnight

Company Culture At Sydney Adventist Hospital, fondly known as the San, caring for people is at the core of who we are. It’s what drives us to deliver exceptional outcomes for our patients and it’s a shared sense of purpose that extends to everyone who works here.

When you join our team, you’ll feel valued and supported by our strong commitment to learning, flexibility, excellent benefits, and a positive culture of teamwork and cooperation.

Benefits

As a not-for-profit, we offer salary packaging that can reduce the amount of tax you pay, which can leave you with thousands of dollars more in your pocket.

Up to 14 weeks paid parental leave

Discounted gym membership for you and your family using Fitness Passport

Plus so many more.

Responsibilities

Deliver evidence‑based midwifery care and provide exceptional patient experience to woman and their families

Liaise with the multidisciplinary team

Ensure patient and staff safety





Supervise, direct and guide midwifery/nursing team members; ENs and AINs to deliver patient care

Deliver education and support to mothers and their families

Current Midwifery Registration with AHPRA

Current NSW Working with Children Check

Proven Experience in a similar role

Special Care Nursery experience advantageous

Compliance with ACQSHC National standards

Sound clinical decision making and problem‑solving skills

Excellent communication and customer service skills

Works well independently and within a team

Compliance with NSW Health Policy PD2020_017 Occupational Screening, Assessment & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases as a Category A Healthcare worker

Qualifications

Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Midwife

Minimum 5 years’ post‑registration experience within a Birthing Unit

Full Australian working rights

Ability to commit to night shifts

Application Deadline The closing date for applications is 4th November 2026. Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.

Recruitment Agencies Recruitment Agencies, thanks for thinking of us. However, we do not accept unsolicited calls or resumes from recruitment agencies.

Contact For any questions, please feel free to contact our Talent Acquisition Partner, Charlotte Canham on the contact details provided by the employer. No applications via email will be accepted.

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