Assistant in Midwifery

**About us**
Burnside Hospital is a values-driven, not for profit community hospital with a passion to care for our community. We exist to provide safe, contemporary care for every patient, every time. We know our people are pivotal to our achievement of strategic objectives and create optimal patient experiences every day. With an outstanding reputation, leading Obstetricians, experienced Midwives and state of the art equipment, Burnside Hospital is one of Adelaide's most popular private maternity hospitals with parents to be.

The Level Four maternity service comprises five well equipped labour suites, a special care nursery, 16 spacious postnatal rooms, an outpatient clinic and antenatal education program. With an outstanding reputation, leading Obstetricians, experienced Midwives and state of the art equipment, Burnside Hospital is one of Adelaide's most popular private maternity hospitals with parents to be.

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Benefits*
We offer a fantastic company culture, the ability to salary package up to $9,010 every year, professional development opportunities, free car parking, beautiful garden surrounds and a wellness program - all just 3kms from the city centre.

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About the Role *
Become a valued member of the **Burnside Hospital** team and you will have the opportunity to contribute to the hospital achieving our mission of providing safe, contemporary care for every patient, every time in current well-equipped facilities.

As an Assistant in Midwifery, you will work within our Maternity Service, under the direct supervision of registered midwives, where we are renowned for our holistic approach to high standards of clinical, evidence based perinatal care.

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About you*
You share our values. You are a have a flexible, proactive approach to work and a ‘can do’ attitude. You embrace a partnership approach and want a workplace filled with energetic and inspiring people. Your excellent communication skills and ability to develop and maintain effective interpersonal relationships to liaise and consult with family members and health professionals is essential. Above all, you are committed to ensuring we continue delivering quality patient care that further enhances our growth and reputation within the community.

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Essential skills & competencies: *
- Enrolled in an approved undergraduate nursing/midwifery program at second or third year level leading to a Bachelor of Midwifery and registration as a Registered Midwife with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia;
- Demonstrates competency in basic nursing/midwifery practice to year level expected;
- Experience in problem solving, negotiation and conflict management;
- Developed interpersonal and communication skills;
- Ability to work and contribute positively in a team environment;
- Demonstrates initiative, flexibility and creativity;
- Demonstrated commitment to providing a quality service to the woman and her baby;
- Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality;
- Demonstrated ability to be responsible for own actions;
- Demonstrated ability to consult with other experienced staff when care requires expertise beyond own abilities and qualifications;
- Knowledge of OHS&W and continuous improvement practices;
- Knowledge of obligations relating to mandatory notifications; and
- Basic computer literacy.
- Willing to work across a seven day roster spanning all shift types

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If you are ready to be part of a team where you can utilise your skills and passion to provide excellent women-centred care, we want to hear from you.*

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Burnside 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 in healthcare settings. You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including COVID-19 vaccinations).

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Safe, contemporary care for every patient, every time in current well equipped facilities*

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**Job Type**: Casual