Maternity Services - Registered MidwifeJoin our friendly, multi-disciplinary collaborative team and reignite your passion for midwifery at Western Health. We are seeking passionate Midwives to join our dynamic Maternity Services team, known for its strong midwifery culture and supportive environment.Key Highlights:Varied Opportunities: Having recently expanded our service, we are now able to offer employment working in low-risk, all-risk or Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander (Galinjera) teams with the option of providing homebirth services.Selection Criteria:Current Certification: AHPRA certification as a Registered Midwife.Experience: Minimum 12 months experience as a Registered Midwife in an Australian hospital setting (excluding placements).Passionate Advocates: Dedicated to woman-centered care, advocacy, and education.Clinical Excellence: Possess excellent clinical skills with evidence-based judgment.Collaborative Spirit: Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.Commitment to Development: Desire and experience in undertaking professional development activities to enhance nursing/midwifery expertise.IMPORTANT: Specify the position and site you are applying for in your cover letter and application.Embark on a fulfilling journey with us, contributing to the wellbeing of mothers and their newborns in a supportive and enriching environment.Registered Midwife - Bacchus Marsh HospitalJoin our friendly, multi-disciplinary team at Western Health's Bacchus Marsh campus, a community-focused hospital dedicated to providing quality, evidence-based maternity care. Bacchus Marsh Hospital, part of Western Health, serves a diverse population in Melbourne's western suburbs, combining compassionate care with advanced medical practices.Key Features:Community-Focused Care: Bacchus Marsh Hospital is known for its welcoming environment and strong community ties, offering a supportive setting for both patients and staff.Professional Development: Midwives are encouraged to up-skill, develop critical thinking, and take on leadership roles with a focus on person-centered care.Rotational Work: Opportunities to work in:Antenatal ClinicChildbirth EducationMaternity Assessment CentreBirthing SuitePostnatal Maternity WardSpecial Care Nursery (SCN)Lactation ServicesMidwifery in the HomeCollaborative Team Environment: Work with a supportive, multi-disciplinary team dedicated to collaborative care and continuous improvement.Ideal for midwives seeking a dynamic, flexible work environment with growth opportunities at Bacchus Marsh Hospital, where every day brings new and rewarding challenges.Registered MidwifeJoan Kirner Women's & Children's HospitalPermanent, Part-TimeOur dedicated Women's and Children's tertiary-level facility at Joan Kirner Women's and Children's Hospital stands 8 floors tall, proudly and passionately serving families of Melbourne's western suburbs with quality and evidence-based care. The state-of-the-art facility with 26 large spacious birthing rooms with four having luxurious birthing pools makes women comfortable, secure and safe throughout their maternity experience.Midwives are actively encouraged to up-skill, develop their critical thinking, take leadership roles and lead care planning with an emphasis on person-centred care. As a Registered Midwife (or Nurse/Midwife) you have the opportunity to work on rotation across areas such as:Antenatal ClinicMaternity Assessment Centre (MAC)Birthing Suite & High Care Unit (HCU)Postnatal Maternity WardsDomiciliary teamIncorporating elements of each department is our well-established continuity of care model- 'Midwifery Group Practice' (MGP). Catering for approximately 14% of all birthing families at JKWCH, our MGP is the largest in Victoria.Registered Midwife PoolThe Nursing & Midwifery Workforce Unit (NMWU) at Western Health are currently seeking highly motivated Registered Midwives to join our newly established Midwifery Pool team. Our Pool services aim to fill vacancies that arise across Western Health's Maternity Services on a daily basis.Working across our two clinical campuses, Joan Kirner and Bacchus Marsh, enables you to enjoy variety and flexibility and experience both tertiary level maternity care, and low-risk maternity care.Pool Midwives will be managed by the Nursing and Midwifery Workforce Unit (NMWU) and allow for the opportunity to work across a variety of wards instead of working exclusively in one area.Working on Pool provides midwives a great opportunity to develop, consolidate and expand their clinical skills and to experience a variety of different workplaces.Pool gives you the guarantee of contracted hours and shifts, while maintaining your low risk and tertiary skills. It also allows you to quickly develop professional relationships, and feel part of a team! Pool has been shown to reduce the risk of burnout and improves workplace satisfaction as every day is different.Flexible working arrangements will also be considered on an individual basis.$81,364.40 - $100,146.80 based on experience, per the Nurses & Midwives (Victorian Public Health Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement .Applications close at 11:59pm on 18 March 2025.About UsOur workforce of over 13,000 employees are driven by our values of 'Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence and Safety' (CARES). We value our people and provide them the opportunity to grow and develop. Our teams are friendly and supportive, ensuring we deliver a safe, person-centred and connected patient experience.Western Health is in a period of rapid growth. Our services comprise of four acute public hospitals: Footscray Hospital, Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women's and Children's), Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh & Melton Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Day Hospital, Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care, as well as community health centres in Melton, Caroline Springs and Bacchus Marsh and a range of mental health and community-based services. We care for a diverse community of more than 1 million people with complex care needs ranging from Neonates to Geriatrics.Our employees enjoy a wide range of benefits such as:Salary packaging including novated vehicle leasingWork-life balanceWestern Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation Status Clearance and a Working with Children Check (if applicable).Western Health do not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from Recruitment Agencies.If you are currently employed at Western Health, please ensure you sign in through the 'Employee Login' via the external Careers Page or access the Careers Page via the Intranet before applying.Western Health acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land and pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. We celebrate, value and include people of all backgrounds, genders, sexualities, cultures, bodies and abilities.