Graduate Midwife Program - July 2024 Intake

Position Title Graduate Midwife Program - July 2024 Intake
Employment Type Permanent Part Time
Location Eastern Health
Award Classification Dependent on qualifications
Hours (per fortnight) 64
Applications from Recruitment agencies will not be accepted
The successful applicant to this position will be required to undergo a pre-employment Police Check.
Position Summary
2024 Graduate Midwife Program - July 2024 Intake

• Part-time hours (0.8 FTE, 4 days per week)
• Variety of rotations (6-8 weeks) to provide wide exposure across the birth suite, postnatal, special care, and more
• Excellent graduate-to-educator ratios, study days, and support
• Locations may include Box Hill Hospital (Box Hill) or Angliss Hospital (Upper Ferntree Gully)
• Open to all recent Bachelor's of Midwifery graduates from Australian / New Zealand institutions (including those who did not apply via PMCV in 2023-2024)

Eastern Health
Eastern Health is one of Melbourne’s largest public health services - spanning from Richmond to the Dandenong Ranges and beyond. 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
There are two pathways available. Candidate preference will be taken into consideration.

• Pure Midwifery (12 months total)
• Blended Nursing / Midwifery (18 months total - 12 months midwifery and 6 months nursing)

Our Graduate Nurse / Midwife Program is progressive, responsive and innovative. We use the latest graduate feedback and evidence to develop our program study days.
We support and facilitate the development of a well-prepared, high quality, and safe, nursing and midwifery workforce committed to improving health outcomes.
About You
To be successful in this role you will possess:

• Highly developed interpersonal skills
• 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.
How to Apply
Please upload the following when applying:

• CV, including all completed and upcoming clinical placements (date, location, placement type)
• 1-page cover letter
• Academic transcript - unofficial, non-certified, digital versions are acceptable
• 2 clinical placement referee contact details, by completing the "Referees" section on the application
• 2 most recent and relevant clinical appraisals (may also be known as "placement log book", "ANSAT", or "clinical assessment tools").

• Blended Nursing and Midwifery Pathway: 1 x Midwifery appraisal (upload as "Appraisal 1" attachment), and 1 x most recent acute / subacute appraisal (upload as "Appraisal 2")
• Pure Midwifery Pathway: 2 x Midwifery appraisals

What We Offer
Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range !

• Diverse and engaging career opportunities
• Friendly, diverse, and supportive teams
• Flexible working hours
• Salary packaging options (up to $11,660) + novated leasing options + super sacrificing options
• Career progression (Transition-to-Specialty-Practice Programs, Postgraduate Programs, scholarships, and more)
• Extensive range of employee discounts (including 80+ major retailers - Coles, Uber, etc.)
• Numerous wellness initiatives

Next Steps
If you believe you have the ability to make a difference in this rewarding industry, apply today!
Please note:

• 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.

Eastern Health is a child safe organisation, committed to promoting the wellbeing and cultural safety of Aboriginal children, children with disabilities and all children in their diversity.
Eastern Health is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment that welcomes and values all people. We recognise that diversity is essential in ensuring Eastern Health provides the best service to its consumers.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, those from the LGBTIQ+ community, people living with disability and those from a culturally and linguistically diverse background, are strongly encouraged to apply. Those seeking support in submitting an application are welcome to contact the hiring manger listed or feel free to contact the .
Eastern Health Values: Respect for all | Safe always | Partnering in care | Learning and improving every day
**Please note applications will be screened upon receipt and advertising may close prior to the closing date.**
Selection Criteria Essential: Are you an Eastern Health employee?
Essential: Are you an Eastern Health fellowship student?
Essential: Will you be a registered midwife by July 2024?
Essential: Please state the name of the university and campus where you are studying (e.g. "Monash University, Clayton").
Essential: Have you applied to Eastern Health previously for a graduate program?
Essential: Please state your preferred pathway. Choices: 1) Pure Midwifery, or 2) Blended General Nursing / Midwifery. PLEASE NOTE: You can nominate a first and second choice (e.g. "First choice: Pure Midwifery. Second choice: Blended").
Essential: Have you completed a Postgraduate Midwifery Diploma / Degree?
Essential: If you are applying via the Postgraduate Diploma of Midwifery pathway, do you have condition-free registration as a Registered Nurse with NMBA? (If you're not currently an RN applying via postgraduate pathway, then please type "NA").
Essential: Will you hold full working rights for the duration of the 2024 Graduate Program? (Please note, we do not provide sponsorship).
Essential: Did you participate in the PMCV process? If yes, please provide your PMCV number. (Please note, PMCV participation is not required for this round, but we still require your PMCV number if you have one).
Essential: Please ensure you have listed your referee details.
Contact Person Transition to Practice Team
Contact Number (03) 9895 3372
Contact Email ttp.admin@easternhealth.org.au
Closing Date 09/04/2024
Position Description Registered Nurse Midwife PD - 2024.pdf
GNMP Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).pdf
Application Guide
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Please note that this position will close at 11:45pm on the closing date.
Please ensure your application is added before this time as we do not accept late applications.