Registered Midwife (Grade 2), Maternal Medicine Unit Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Hours per fortnight: 48
Job Category: Nursing - Midwives
Enhance your career with the largest regional healthcare service in Victoria Join a vibrant team of dedicated health professionals, where your passion will make a real difference Permanent part time opportunity (48 hours per fortnight) About Barwon Health
Barwon Health is one of the largest and most comprehensive regional health services in Australia, providing care at all stages of life and circumstance. We serve more than 500,000 people through the efforts of more than 9000 staff and volunteers across more than 20 sites.
About the role
The Maternal Medicine Midwife will be responsible for the triaging and coordination of referrals and appointments for the Maternal Medicine Unit. The Registered Midwife will provide coordination of patient care throughout their pregnancy with a focus on continuity of care, liaising with patients, booking appointments, and responding to messages.
Registered Midwife Responsibilities: Includes working collaboratively with the MDT Team to ensure appropriate review and follow-up of women going through the Maternal Medicine Unit. This includes coordinating face-to-face reviews with Obstetricians, Physicians, Specialists, and Midwife appointments, as well as liaising with women and the wider multidisciplinary team in developing antenatal, intrapartum, and postnatal care plans.
The Registered Midwife will facilitate the coordination of the Multidisciplinary clinic meetings associated with the Maternal Medicine Unit and will work out of the Pregnancy Care Clinics.
Job Criteria ESSENTIAL:
Registered Nurse/Midwife with Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA) Clinical health background with a minimum of 3 years' experience Advanced level of midwifery skills and knowledge Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills Demonstrated commitment to patient-centered care Ability to engage with external stakeholders Advanced organisational skills Critical thinking and confidence in decision making Computer literacy in Microsoft Outlook/Word/Excel, and Patient Management Systems DESIRABLE:
Membership of an appropriate professional association Experience in ICU/ED, Cardiac, or prior complex medical care in the maternity setting About the culture
You will have the opportunity to be part of a highly skilled, professional, and dedicated team who take pride in providing high-quality services. We promote positive, respectful relationships and strong partnerships within the workplace.
Excellent working conditions with a high sense of job satisfaction A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program Wide range of professional development opportunities Attractive salary packaging benefits Application closing date: 27 January 2025
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