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Form of work2024 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
- 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 here!
- 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 Talent Acquisition team.
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.**
