Job Description:

Join our team of dedicated Registered Midwives at the Mater Hospital in Sunny Australia!

Are you a passionate Midwife seeking a rewarding career in a world-class healthcare facility? The Mater Hospital, a leading private hospital in Australia, is seeking experienced Registered Midwives to join our dedicated team. Located in the vibrant city of Sydney, New South Wales, our hospital offers a supportive and collaborative environment where you can make a difference in the lives of mothers and newborns.

With 1:4 nurse/patient ratios within the department, this position will empower you to bring your flare for life to work alongside a collaborative team of midwives, lactation consultants, mothercraft nurses, and dedicated Allied Health professionals.

ABOUT MATER HOSPITAL:

The Mater Hospital is regarded as one of Sydney’s premier private hospitals, located in North Sydney, with expertise in a range of areas including Maternity, Orthopaedics, Cardiology and Cancer care. Our goal is always to provide excellence in surgery, patient care and rehabilitation.

WHY CHOOSE THE MATER HOSPITAL:

• Join the St Vincent’s Health Australia Group, and work for a truly values-based organisation, who operate across three states, VIC, NSW and QLD.
• Career Advancement: You will join a high performing team and a workplace with relationships built on mutual trust and respect. We value our staff and offer professional advancement in a respectful and collaborative learning environment.
• Stunning Location: Experience the beauty of Australia’s natural wonders and vibrant culture. Conveniently located, close to the new metro station in Crows Nest, North Sydney.
• Cutting-Edge Technology: Work with the latest technology and equipment in a state -of-the-art maternity ward.
• Salary packaging available (pay less tax and increase your take home pay!).
• Access to discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport.
• Option to join our workplace giving program, Give4Good.
• A great work life balance with options to purchase additional leave.
• Receive a staff discount on hospital admissions to any SVHA Private Hospital.
• Support in your professional development and a reward and recognition program.

ABOUT YOU:

As an outstanding and enthusiastic Registered Midwife who will be responsible for the provision of women centred care promoting best clinical outcomes. The Registered Midwife will assess, plan, implement and evaluate midwifery care in collaboration with key stakeholders and the multi-disciplinary team.

ESSENTIAL:

• Current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Midwife.
• Minimum two years’ relevant post registration qualifications/experience.
• Demonstrated experience working in the postnatal midwifery setting.
• Demonstrated cultural awareness and understanding.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a supportive team.
• Demonstrated ability to advocate for and implement individualised patient-centred care.
• Demonstrated professional manner when involved in emergency situations.
• Advanced communication skills and willingness to work in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Flexibility of seven-day, rotating roster.

DESIRED:

• Demonstrated experience in Antenatal, Birthing Suite or Special Care Nursery settings.
• Demonstrated knowledge and application of quality improvement initiatives or willingness to learn and be involved.
• Experience in Private Health Care.
• IBCLC (Lactation) certificate, working toward or desire to complete.
• Willingness to be involved in quality projects to continuously improve the care we deliver.

VISA SPONSORSHIP:

We are committed to assisting eligible international midwives with the visa application process. If you meet the requirements, we can provide guidance and support to secure your Australian work visa.

APPLY NOW!

If this is the role for you, please hit the APPLY button now! Your application must include:

• Cover Letter
• Resume

We are committed to equal employment opportunity, ethical practices, the principles of cultural diversity and promote a smoke free work environment.

St Vincent's Health Australia is committed to reconciliation and encourages Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people to apply for all advertised positions. For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at [email protected].

REQUIREMENTS:

Criminal record and/or child protection checks will be conducted and will form part of the selection criteria for this role.

Mater Hospital has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) in healthcare settings. You are therefore required to comply with the SVHA Staff Health Screening Immunisation Policy, which, depending on the role you perform in the organisation will require you to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations).

SVHA recommends its staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Please contact us if you would like to know more.

HAVE A QUESTION AND WANT TO KNOW MORE:

If you would like to discuss this opportunity, please contact:

Megan Garlick

Midwifery Unit Manager

+61 2 9900 7670

Position Description and Critical Job Demands Checklist:

Contact Details:

Midwifery Unit Manager, Megan Garlick, 99007670, [email protected]

Alternate Contact:

Closing Date:

21 November 2024 11:59pm

Reconciliation Action Plan:

At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at [email protected]

View Reconciliation Action Plan

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