An exciting opportunity has become available for a Registered Midwife to join our close-knit team based at Armidale Hospital! Employment Type : Permanent Full Time and Part Time OpportunitiesPosition Classification: Registered MidwifeRemuneration: $35.33 - $49.60 Per Hour + 11.5% Superannuation + Salary Packaging + AllowancesHours Per Week: 38Location: Armidale HospitalRequisition ID: REQ527578 Closing Date: Monday, 11th November 2024 About the role: Where you'll be working: Armidale Maternity Unit is a midwifery-led unit with 11 beds, 2 labour wards, and a 2-bed special care nursery. Armidale Maternity Unit services the Armidale community and is the referral service for the Northern Tablelands region.Armidale Maternity operates a Midwifery-led antenatal clinic and supports the high-risk Obstetric clinics. You will be supported by the midwifery team as well as the Clinical Midwifery Educator. Midwifery education is provided regularly, and further tertiary education will be supported.We are a close-knit team that values strong relationships, often socialising outside of work to foster camaraderie and collaboration. Whether it's team outings, after-work gatherings, or group activities, we make it a priority to connect beyond our professional roles.If the below sounds like you, we'd LOVE to see you apply: You are able to plan midwifery care based on assessment findings, identify priorities and evaluate against established goals in conjunction with the women and their families. You possess excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills. You have a proven ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team. You act as an advocate to assist women, and their families/carers make informed decisions. You are able to delegate and supervise aspects of care to RNs and AIMs according to their competence and within their scope of practice. You respond effectively to emergency situations and the changing status of the patient. You utilise the "Australian College of Midwives (ACM) National Midwifery Guidelines for Consultation and Referral" to minimise risks. You are comfortable working with women and families who exhibit challenging behaviours. You demonstrate commitment to work and partner with Aboriginal and Torres Strait, Islander patients and families and employees to enhance health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients. You are committed to the CORE values and the Excellence Framework. You enjoy collaborating with the multi-disciplinary team and accept responsibility for your actions. Requirements: Current registration as a Registered Midwife with AHPRA. Benefits: Up to 3 months accommodation assistance (e.g. reimbursement of rent payments or payments for commercial accommodation) The opportunity to develop and diversify your skills Play a vital part in caring for women and your local community Supportive and close-knit team Learning and professional development is strongly encouraged Opportunity for growth ADO's each month (for full time employees) Salary packaging options Fitness Passport Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals. Additional Information: We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position. Need more information? For role related queries or questions contact Melanie Williams on #J-18808-Ljbffr