Registered Midwife - Midwifery Group Practice Hunter New England Local Health DistrictEmployment Type: Permanent Full TimePosition Classification: Registered MidwifeRemuneration: $72,152.53 - $101,299.48 per annum + 11.5% super + Salary packagingHours Per Week: 38Requisition ID: REQ557668Applications Close: Sunday, 6th April 2025.About the Role:As a dedicated Registered Midwife, you will play a vital role in providing holistic care across the full scope of midwifery practice, including antenatal, intrapartum, and postnatal care. Your responsibilities include delivering comprehensive antenatal health checks, coordinating maternity hospital bookings, and providing essential antenatal education. You will support healthy lifestyle choices, such as smoking cessation programs, and facilitate referrals to additional support services. Additionally, you will engage in health promotion and community development activities, conduct postnatal checks, and offer guidance on parenting, infant feeding, and nutrition.Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, including gynaecologists and medical professionals, is essential to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care. With the flexibility to plan your own schedule and conduct home visits, candidates must reside within a one-hour radius of Maitland to ensure timely availability for patient care. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of women and families.Maitland is expanding its services to include home birthing, so a willingness to support this model of care is essential.About you:Current registration as a Registered Midwife with AHPRA.You are an experienced midwife with extensive knowledge and advanced midwifery skills.You are genuinely empathetic and have a sound understanding towards individuals and communities, consistently providing emotional support and care.Highly organised and efficient in managing caseloads.If you're a Registered Midwife committed to delivering compassionate, evidence-based care to women and newborns, whilst furthering your midwifery career we encourage you to apply!Where you'll be working:The program operates out of the newly built Maitland Hospital, which provides patients with high-quality care in a modern and comfortable setting, embracing technology and innovation to improve health outcomes. Access to education and upskilling is integral to the service, ensuring ongoing development and excellence in care.Maitland is a vibrant city located in the Lower Hunter Valley of NSW. Known for its rich history and growing community, Maitland blends a relaxed lifestyle with easy access to essential services, education, and healthcare. The city offers a mix of heritage charm and modern conveniences, making it a hub for residents and visitors in the region.Benefits:At Hunter New England Health enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day:Proximity to shopping and other servicesMonthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part-time employees)Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true work-life balanceFitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your familyEmployee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family membersOpportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionalsAn eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part-time and temporary full or part-time vacancies.We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.NSW Health acknowledges the people of the many traditional countries and language groups of New South Wales. It acknowledges the wisdom of Elders past and present, and pays respect to all Aboriginal communities of today.