AddressPosition Classification: Registered Midwife
Location: Nepean Hospital
Remuneration: $33.97 - $47.69 per hour
Requisition ID: REQ336929
Applications Close: 25/09/2022
With CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment,
working with us will ensure your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed and develop in your chosen career role.
What we can offer you (for eligible employees):
- Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging
- Novated Leasing
- Great education opportunities through Education Training Service which offers over 110 courses each year
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
- Fitness Passport
What you'll be doing:
An exciting opportunity is available to join the Casual Pool in the role of Registered Midwife. If you have experience in Midwifery and would like to work casually at Nepean Hospita, Penrith, then we encourage you to apply.
The role of the Registered Midwife is to ensure optimal outcomes for women and their families of the service through the promotion of best practice including the appropriate escalation of care and to practice under the supervision of a Registered Nurse if required to work in general wards/units.
You will work collaboratively utilising effective team communication with members of the multidisciplinary health team in the planning, implementation, assessment and evaluation of patient care and act as an advocate for the specific needs of all women and their families including those from the indigenous population or other multi-cultural groups providing appropriate care to the woman undergoing specialised procedures.
The Registered Midwife will maintain and promote a professional standard evidenced by ethical midwifery practice, adherence to the policies and procedures of the Nursing and Midwifery Service, NMBLHD and the appropriate legislation and statutory regulations.
An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies.
About us:
Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is a wonderful place to expand your career and grow your skills and knowledge. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, we provide a range of public health services to the Nepean and Blue Mountains and Lithgow Region.
NBMLHD: is committed to achieving a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, refugees, people of diverse genders and sexuality, and people with disability.
All NSW Health workers are now required to have received 3 doses of an approved COVID-19 vaccine or have an approved medical contraindication certificate. You will be required to provide a record of your COVID-19 vaccinationstatus if successful.
Selection criteria to be addressed:
- Current registration with AHPRA Registered midwife (division1)
- Demonstrated recent experience and clinical skill in midwifery, including completion of a new graduate Registered Midwifery program or equivalent experience
- Demonstrated ability to organise and prioritise work
- Demonstrated evidence of being able to provide person centred care
- Demonstrated effective communication skills – written and verbal
- Demonstrated commitment to professional development
- Ability to work a flexible rotation roster across 7 days week, morning, evening and night shifts
- Demonstrated evidence of complying with Immunisation Category A
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For role related queries or questions contact Jessica Ferguson on ***************@health.nsw.gov.au
