AddressPosition Summary
2023 Graduate Midwifery Program (12 months) and blended Midwifery/ Nursing pathway (18 months)
- Multiple, Permanent Part Time opportunities available: 0.8 EFT (64 hours per fortnight)
- Sites available: Angliss (Nursing and Midwifery), Box Hill (Nursing and Midwifery), Maroondah (Nursing rotation only)
- Flexible working hours (rotating rosters)
Eastern Health
Eastern Health is one of Melbourne’s largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services, including maternity, palliative care, mental health, drug and alcohol, residential care, community health and state-wide specialist services to people and communities that are diverse in culture, age, socio-economic status, population and healthcare needs.
About the role
Our Graduate Midwifery and Nursing Program is progressive, responsive and innovative. We use the latest evidence to develop our program study days together with regular feedback from our graduates.
We support and facilitate the development of a well prepared, high quality, safe midwifery and nursing workforce committed to improving health outcomes.
We have 2 pathways for Midwifery graduates in 2023 including:
- Pure Stream: 12 months Midwifery
- Blended Stream: 18-month Midwifery/Nursing (12 months’ midwifery and 6 months nursing)
Our Learning and Teaching team and clinical staff provide a supportive environment that encourages the development of clinical skills, reflective practice and a sense of professional identity and accountability.
As a graduate you will be a key participant and contributor to change and innovation and we invite you to join us for an exciting year and future with Eastern Health.
How to apply:
Apply via Allocation and Placement Service (PMCV) nominating your preferred Eastern Health pathways. Note, you are welcome to apply for both pathways and only need to submit one online Eastern Heath application.
Please then apply via the EH Mercury E Recruit online application process (Note: All applications must be submitted online) eh.mercury.com.au
Please upload the following:
- 2 Page CV
- 1 Page cover letter addressed to Ms Michelle Rutherford, Director Learning and Teaching- Pre-Registration and Transition to Practice Programs
- Official academic transcript with grading key (certified- by a person authorised to certify documents in Victoria e.g. Pharmacist, Police Officer etc.). If you have a digital academic record, we also accept this without certification
- 2 clinical midwifery assessment tools/ appraisals from placement- (do not need to be certified)
- 1 Professional/ workplace referee (or volunteer work)- please identify as *employer reference
- 1 Clinical Placement referee (please upload two clinical placement referees if you do not have a professional referee)
About you
To be successful in this role you will possess:
- Highly developed interpersonal and leadership experience
- A strong commitment to high quality care
- The ability to work as part of a diverse team
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
Please refer to the attached position description for further details of the role.
Vaccination against infectious disease is a mandatory requirement of this role. An offer of employment is conditional on you providing evidence that you are currently vaccinated against COVID-19 with booster & Influenza, prior to commencing employment.
What we offer
Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here!
- Diverse and engaging career opportunities
- Friendly & supportive team
- Flexible working hours
- Salary packaging options
- Career progression in our teaching hospitals
Next Steps
If you believe you have the ability to make a difference in this rewarding industry, apply today!
Please note:
- All applications must be submitted online via E-Mercury
- All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Fit2Work Check, where preferred candidates will be required to complete a Criminal History Check at the expense of Eastern Health.
- You must have Australian work rights to apply for this position.
- Recruitment agency applications will not be accepted.
Eastern Health Values: Patients First | Agility | Humility | Respect | Kindness | Excellence
**Please note applications will be screened upon receipt and advertising may close prior to the closing date.**
Selection Criteria
Essential: Are you a current Eastern Health employee?Essential: Are you an Eastern Health Fellowship studentEssential: Have you applied for a Eastern Health Graduate Midwifery pathway via PMCV Allocation Placement Service (computer match)? (note this advert is only open to PMCV applicants)Essential: What is your PMCV/ computer match number?Essential: Will you be registered as a Midwife by January 2023?Essential: Is your application for BOTH pathways, pure Midwifery (12 months) and Blended Midwifery/ Nursing (18 months)?Essential: Is your first preference for a position at Eastern Health in the Pure Midwifery (12 month) pathway?Essential: Is your first preference for a position at Eastern Health in the Blended Midwifery/ Nursing (18 month) pathway? Essential: What University did you study? (Please include minimal text e.g. XX University)Essential: What campus did you study at? (Information for demographic data only)Essential: Have you completed a Postgraduate Midwifery Diploma/Degree?Essential: If you are applying via a postgraduate Diploma of Midwifery pathway, do you currently have condition free registration as a Registered Nurse with NMBA? (If you are not currently an RN, applying via postgraduate pathway then select 'No' and type "NA" for Not applicable) Essential: Please ensure you have listed your referee details in mercury
