Great opportunity to develop your skills and grow whilst completing your studies About the role Newcastle Private Hospital is seeking Assistants in Midwifery, with excellent interpersonal skills and a passion for delivering high-quality patient care, to join our Maternity Ward on a casual basis.
About us Come and join our expert team of surgeons, specialist doctors, dedicated nurses, and allied health professionals at Newcastle Private Hospital. We are a 189-bed, acute, private hospital facility co-located on the John Hunter Campus at Rankin Park. The hospital has 11 theatres including a hybrid theatre and a 15-bed Intensive Care Unit.
Our private maternity suite including 6 birthing suites and a freshly renovated special care baby nursery is available for families across the Newcastle region and is renowned for exceptional patient care.
Key Responsibilities Assist nurses, midwives, or hospital staff in carrying out patient care duties Work as part of the healthcare team; practice in accordance with state legislation and within the designated scope of practice Provide direct care to women and their families within the AIM scope of practice and level of experience Ensure women are supported through all phases of pregnancy, labour, birth, and the postnatal period Successful completion of Year 1 of Bachelor of Midwifery Current enrolment and ongoing progress in the Bachelor of Midwifery course with a satisfactory academic record maintained Excellent ability to plan and prioritise work Highly developed verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with a multidisciplinary team Flexibility to manage shift work (including day & night shifts) over 7 days Why Healthscope? When you join Healthscope, you become part of our Community of Care. Our people are at the heart of our organisation – no matter the role, every day our people make a difference to the lives of our patients and their families. We work together to create positive, memorable experiences, alongside our quality care, in every moment of every day.
As the only national private hospital operator and healthcare provider in Australia, our 42 sites are supported by our central Support Office, enabling them to provide an exceptional experience for the communities we care for. Healthscope opens the door to endless opportunities for our people, giving them the flexibility to work across one or multiple hospitals across our network.
We encourage the pursuit of continuous professional development and education and support our people to grow and flourish securely.
We pride ourselves on working with talented, passionate, and caring people to ensure our patients receive the highest quality care and experience during their stay with us.
While our hospital network is vast, Healthscope is a family. We support each other, we share learnings, celebrate successes, and face challenges together.
Come and be the difference in our patients' lives. Applications close: 10th March 2025
To Apply: Please click on the 'Apply' button to be taken to our online application form. For any questions, please reach out to
More Information: Our commitment to quality and safety for our patients, staff, and visitors is our highest priority. Applicants will be required to provide a current National Police check, WWCC (where applicable), and Evidence of right to work in Australia prior to appointment. Staff in patient contact roles will be required to provide proof of immunity to specified infectious diseases as a Category A Healthcare worker.
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