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SalarySouth West Healthcare (SWH) has an exciting opportunity available for a qualified and experienced Registered Midwife to join the team to provide a comprehensive midwifery service for those consumers accessing our Women's Health Clinic for antenatal care as well as our Maternity Assessment Unit.
This position works closely with consumers to identify needs for specialised services, implement referrals and support. Our Midwives provide clinical expertise including being a resource person in the delivery and coordination of nursing and midwifery care within the Women's Health Clinic and the Maternity Assessment Unit as required, whilst maintaining compliance with the Australian Code of Practice for Midwives.
This is a permanent part time (32 hours per fortnight) position.
What you bring
The successful applicant will have current registration with AHPRA in midwifery, along with demonstrated clinical expertise and use evidence based clinical practice to facilitate positive patient outcomes. An ability to work independently, excellent communication skills and a commitment to improving service delivery is essential.
What we offer
You will enjoy benefits such as:
- Excellent salary packaging options including meals & entertainment, novated leasing and additional superannuation contributions;
- Internal and external professional development opportunities;
- Ongoing clinical supervision;
- A range of internal development opportunities focusing on personal development such as resilience and mentoring workshops and comprehensive leadership programs;
- Excellent terms and conditions of employment.
As an organisation SWH prides themselves on their values; Care, Respect, Excellence, Integrity and Leadership and their overall dedication to the local community.
SWH respects all individuals and promote equity and inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people of all genders, sexual orientations, abilities, ages, racial, cultural and religious backgrounds and socio- economic status.
SWH is the major specialist referral centre for the Barwon South West sub-region, and provides a comprehensive range of acute, sub-acute, specialist, community, mental health and aged services.
With a population of 39,000 and a catchment of 100,000 Warrnambool is the regional centre to Victoria's Great South Coast.
To learn about the vibrant town and region please visit:
How to apply
Submit your application by selecting the Apply button and include a cover letter and resume by Tuesday 6 December 2022. Please ensure you address the selection criteria as outlined in the position description.
Employment Terms and Conditions will be in line with the Nurses and Midwives (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2020-2024, with the appropriate discipline classification Registered Nurse Grade 3B.
The successful applicant will be required to be eligible for and undergo the following:
- Police Record Check
- Employee Working with Children's Check
- Current Immunisation status
