We are seeking a passionate and committed Registered Midwife to join our dedicated midwifery team at a growing regional hospital in East Gippsland.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work in partnership promoting women-centred care throughout the pregnancy and birth continuum, ensuring the women's physical, psychological, cultural, and spiritual needs and expectations are at the centre of your care.
As a midwife at our hospital, you will have the opportunity to expand your skills and knowledge by being exposed to new models of care.
Why this role is ideal for you: Enjoy opportunities for development and progression with options to undertake lactation consultant qualifications and certification. Rapidly expand your experience with more responsibility and opportunities to practice midwifery across the whole spectrum of practice in a supportive environment. Work across a continuum of maternity care. Experience a rewarding and diverse role while experiencing regional living at its best. Employer visa sponsorship for suitable overseas applicants available. Obtain reimbursement of professional registration fees if dual registration as Registered Nurse and Registered Midwife is obtained. Relocation assistance may be considered. Accommodation assistance may be considered. What we are looking for: Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Midwife. Minimum of 4 years recent experience in a range of midwifery settings. Minimum level 2 qualifications in fetal surveillance is mandatory. Well-developed skills in all areas of the pregnancy and birth care, and the proven ability to operate confidently across antenatal, intra-partum, and postnatal care including the domiciliary environment. Proven capacity to identify and report risks or incidents when they occur. Please see the full position description for additional key selection criteria.
For more information, please contact Elizabeth Hamilton, Maternity Unit Manager.
Applications are to be submitted by selecting "Apply Now" below and are to include:
Cover letter. Resume (including two recent referees). Response to the full key selection criteria (as listed in the attached position description). In accordance with Victorian Public Health, successful applicants will be required to provide evidence of full COVID-19 vaccination prior to commencement.