Assistant in Midwifery

Kickstart your midwifery career in a supportive, inclusive environment at Maitland Hospital

Remuneration: $ $28.69 per hour + 12% super + salary packaging

Location: Maitland Hospital

Employment Type: Casual

Hours per week: Up to 38

Position Classification: Assist In Nursing

Requisition ID: REQ606600

Applications Close: Sunday, 28th September

We are excited to offer this opportunity for passionate, caring, and committed midwifery students to join our team at Maitland Maternity Our successful candidates will be working with women, families and midwives in a supportive role as an Assistant in Midwifery. On any given day, you will be providing postnatal care in the form of breastfeeding support, observations, and attending to postnatal care plans. You will also be provide assistance in the birth unit with restocking, data entry into ematernity and assisting with caesarean section preparation. This role offers clinical support which is available from the education, management and midwifery team. You will be working collaboratively within the team to support women and newborns and promote safety and quality in the workplace.

Where you'll be working:

The Maitland Hospital brings new and improved maternity services to the Maitland region and it's surrounds. You'll enjoy a brand new, state-of-the-art facility that both our midwives and the women that birth with us love to utilise. The culture in Maitland Hospital's maternity services is renowned for it's positivity, and this has a flow on effect to the high level of care our women are provided with when they attend hospital. Their Midwifery Group Practice model is highly sought after by both our Midwives and our mothers in the region.

Maitland is a vibrant region rich in heritage, culture, and natural beauty, offering a range of attractions from museums and local vineyards to pristine waterways and beaches. Within a 30–40-minute drive, you can explore the beach, vineyards, Lake Macquarie, and the local airport, while the welcoming community offers plenty of opportunities to connect. Located just two hours north of Sydney, Maitland is a perfect blend of rural charm and easy access to urban conveniences.

What we can offer you:

At Hunter New England Health, enjoy a career where you'll build your experience in a supportive team with spectacular surroundings. You'll contribute to the team enriching health in millions of ways every day. On top of this we also offer:

Ongoing training and opportunities for professional development

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and their families

Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family

Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing

Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero

Opportunity to work and collaborate with clinical and non-clinical professionals

Collaborative team environment

Requirements:

1) Enrolled in the Bachelor of Midwifery program at University of Newcastle in second year, first semester or third year.

2) Currently enrolled or successfully completed Midwifery Practice & Woman with Complex Care Needs A-MIDI

Need more information?

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For role related queries or questions contact Naomi Evans |

Information for Applicants:

Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit:

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This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2023_022: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.

Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most HNELHD employees and may increase your take-home pay Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS via or

HNE Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.

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