Employment Type - Casual
Classification - MIDWIFE Grade 2 (Year 2 - 8)
Job Category - RN Div1 / Maternity
Req Id - 884
About Us
Situated just 150 kilometres south-west of Melbourne, at the foot of the stunning Otway Ranges, close to Lorne and the Surf Coast, Colac Area Health services 21,000 people who call the Shire home. Colac Area Health meets the needs of more than 30,000 people in the Corangamite, Colac Otway, and Surf Coast Shires. A unique integrated health service providing a wide range of clinical and non-clinical services to the Colac and district community. This includes the following:
Nursing/Midwifery
Aged Care
Medical
Community Services
Corporate Services
Support Services.
About the role
REGISTERED MIDWIFE
Colac Area Health is a values based organisation providing a unique integrated health service comprising of over 500 employees, providing Acute Care, Aged Care, Community and Allied Health Services.
The midwife at Colac Area Health is responsbile for the delivery of a high standard of midwifery care and works within a strong supported team environment.
What’s required?
Registered Midwife with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
Demonstrated capacity to work across the full role and scope of practice of a midwife.
Ability to demonstrate recent, contemporary and evidenced based midwifery practice.
Demonstrated ability to manage maternity emergencies.
Ability work across a rotating roster with varying demands and responsibilities.
Demonstrated ability to function effectively in a multidisciplinary team in a challenging environment.
Ability to organise work in a systematic way, accurate and timely manner and be flexible in a changing environment.
Exposure to the interpretation and application of awards and industrial agreements.
Computer literacy particularly in Microsoft office software.
A Professional and friendly team player disposition who is capable of representing the department and organisation effectively.
Basic Life Support competency (adult and neonatal).
For further information in regards to this position please contact Kaylah Reed/Rae Lugg on (03) 5232 5444.
Position Description
To apply or for further information visit: https://peopleplus.swarh.vic.gov.au/CAH
Diversity and Inclusion
We believe in the power of diversity and inclusion. We celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and talents of our team members, fostering an environment where everyone feels valued and respected. Our commitment to diversity strengthens our ability to provide compassionate and equitable care to all individuals, regardless of their backgrounds, abilities and identities.
We are committed to providing positive employment opportunities and a workplace that promotes wellbeing, and welcomes applications from those who identify as an Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person
We actively encourage individuals with disabilities and diverse backgrounds and identities to apply for our positions. Should you require any reasonable adjustments or support during the recruitment process, we are here to assist you every step of the way.
We are strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Click here for further information on the Victorian Government’s Child Safe Standards: About Child Safe Standards | Victorian Government (www.vic.gov.au)
We are also proud to be Totally Smoke Free.
To join our team, all candidates are required to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 and influenza, aligning with our health services immunisation policy.