Registered Midwife
2 months ago
Traralgon, Victoria, Australia
Latrobe Regional Health
Full time
About the RoleWe are seeking a dedicated Registered Midwife to join our team at Latrobe Regional Health, a leading regional hospital in Victoria. As a Registered Midwife, you will be responsible for providing high-quality, patient-centered care to women and their families in our Women's and Children's services.
Key Responsibilities- Provide comprehensive midwifery care to women and their families, including antenatal, intrapartum, and postnatal care.
- Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to provide seamless care to patients.
- Participate in the development and implementation of midwifery care models and protocols.
- Contribute to the education and training of midwifery students and junior staff.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and contribute to the development of policies and procedures.
- Current Registration or eligibility for Registration as a Registered Midwife (Division 1) with AHPRA.
- Recent competent clinical experience in all aspects of midwifery care.
- High level written and verbal communication and the use of information technology.
- Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and apply professional and ethical boundaries when dealing with complex situations.
- Detailed knowledge and understanding of risk management, safety and quality principles.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work well as part of a team.
- A women-centred approach to Midwifery Care.
- Commitment to excellence in practice.
- Ability to embrace and contribute to a learning culture.
- Salary packaging up to $9,000 per annum.
- Meals/Entertainment benefit up to $2,650 per annum.
- Multidisciplinary teamwork across the hospital.
- Encouragement for professional development and ongoing education.
- A range of social club activities, discounts and diverse workplace activities.
- Free access to our Staff Wellbeing Centre offering health education and wellbeing services.
If you are a motivated and compassionate Registered Midwife looking for a new challenge, please submit your application, including a cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria and current resume.