▷ [Apply Now] SMHS Midwife Pool

Overview

Rockingham General Hospital arecurrently seeking a pool of Registered Midwives for permanent -full time/part time, fixed term - full time/part time and casualappointments, with the possibility of extension(s) and/orpermanency.

Our dedicated Midwives work as partof a multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive evidence-basedmidwifery/nursing care to patients.

Location: Rockingham

Unit/Division: South Metropolitan Health Service - Peel And Rockingham Kwinana Health Service

Work Type: Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Permanent - Part Time, Casual

Organization context

Rockingham PeelGroup is part of the South Metropolitan Health Service, one of the fastest growing health services in Western Australia and comprises two hospital campuses, Rockingham General Hospital and Murray District Hospital, in addition to community and mental health services across Peel, Rockingham and Kwinana. As the flagship hospital, Rockingham General is focused on providing high quality general medical, surgical and mental health services as well as outpatient care. Murray District Hospital offers inpatient medical services, palliative care and allied health services.

Our values guide our work in every action, and that includes recruitment and employment SMHS encourages Aboriginal people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds or LGBTI communities, and people with disability to work with us. Whatever your age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, and family/carer responsibilities are, we ask that you consider bringing your expertise to our workforce.

Responsibilities

Our Midwives work as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive evidence-based midwifery/nursing care to patients.

If you are passionate about patient safety and quality of care and can embody our service motto of Where Healthcare meets Humanity this is the opportunity for you

Eligibility and recruitment details

Are you eligible? To be eligible for appointment, applicants must have a valid working visa (for fixed term appointments) or be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or have a visa to live and work indefinitely in Australia (for permanent appointments).

WA Health embraces diversity and is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We are committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of WA Health’s Aboriginal Workforce Policy and as a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position. Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply.

WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake a criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. As well as undertaking a criminal record screening and integrity checking, you may also be required to undertake a working with children check (if required for the role) and a pre-employment health assessment. We may ask referees to comment on your integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour. Please note that adverse information does not necessarily disqualify an applicant but will be considered as part of the appointment process.

This vacancy is subject to a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check. For further information please refer to the WWC website at: https://workingwithchildren.wa.gov.au

Application instructions

If you are ready to partner with us see the application instructions below:

Your application should include:

- A copy of your current CV
- The names and contact details of two (2) current referees who can attest to your suitability for this role.
- A cover letter no longer than 1-2 pages demonstrating the following:
- Your clinical knowledge and experience in the delivery of evidence-based midwifery/nursing care within the practice setting; and
- An example of your interpersonal, negotiation and conflict-resolution skills with an ability to liaise effectively with patients, individuals and a multidisciplinary team.

These documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to applying online. Please ensure you allow enough time to complete the online application process as you will be required to answer various questions and attach your documentation.

If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.

Benefits

- Profesisonal developmentopportunities and study leave/assistance
- Flexible workingarrangements
- Flexible leavearrangements
- Other profesisonal andlocation-based allowances

Closing / Lodgement Lodgement is system-generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm on the closing date will not be accepted. LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

This is an “open-ended” recruitment pool, and as such the following should be noted:

- The panel will monitor this recruitment pool for applications, and will assess on a regular basis.
- Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments may be made when similar vacancies occur.
- Appointments may be made from this pool until 30/06/2026.

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