Clinical Midwife

• Eyre and Far North Local Health Network, Port Lincoln Hospital
• Salary:RN/M2C $87,416 - $110,497 p.a. (pro rata) + Superannuation, Salary Sacrifice Benefits and leave loading
• Multiple Permanent Part Time positions available (hours to be negotiated), working over a 7 day roster
• Eligibility Open to Everyone

Help Shape the Future of Rural Maternity Care

Are you a committed and compassionate Registered Midwife looking to join a dedicated team in a vibrant regional hospital? The Eyre and Far North Local Health Network invites enthusiastic, skilled Clinical Midwives to apply for multiple positions within the Maternity Unit at Port Lincoln Hospital - a high-demand service supporting diverse communities across South Australia.

About the Role

As a Clinical Midwife, you will:

• Provide proficient, person-centred care to maternity patients and their families in a multidisciplinary setting
• Oversee daily care plans and support quality clinical outcomes
• Lead by example, supporting students and less experienced staff through clinical education and mentorship
• Participate in clinical teaching, encouraging reflection and ongoing professional development
• Undertake case management, therapeutic interventions, and contribute to service delivery problem-solving
• Join in clinical audits, trials, and research to foster evidence-based practice
• Promote respectful behaviours, model effective clinical communication, and champion a learning culture
• Be part of improvement and change management initiatives in a contemporary rural health context

What We're Looking For

Essential Qualifications and Experience:

• Registered or eligible for registration as a Midwife (with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia)
• Hold, or be eligible to hold, a current practising certificate
• Endorsed and credentialled for prescribing medications and ordering diagnostics within scope
• Minimum 3 years' contemporary experience in maternity/emergency settings. Demonstrated leadership and effective teamwork in a multidisciplinary environment
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and mentoring skills
• Knowledge of quality improvement, relevant codes, standards, and legislation

Lead, care, and grow as a Clinical Midwife in beautiful Port Lincoln—where your work truly matters.

The Region

The Eyre and Far North Local Health Network (EFNLHN) covers almost 440,000 square kilometres of spectacular South Australia, supporting about 40,000 people living around Eyre Peninsula and the Far North of the state.

With its ancient outback landscapes and culture, boutique vineyards, renowned oyster farms and Australia's best-kept-secret surf coast, the Eyre Peninsula and Far North offers a lifestyle that will inspire and energise you.  The region enjoys a Mediterranean style climate so there's plenty of opportunity to enjoy everything the region has to offer. From surfing and fishing to hiking and exploring the outback – create your best life, right here.

The Ceduna District Health Services is run by the Eyre and Far North Local Health Network and includes Ceduna Hospital. Ceduna Hospital has 15 inpatient beds and provides services including emergency, surgical, general medicine, birthing, renal dialysis, diagnostic radiology and outpatients. There are also residential aged care services provided within the hospital, at the Kuhlmann Wing and Ceduna Senior Citizens Village. There is also a GP family practice, Community Health services, Allied Health services, and Child, Adolescent and Adult Mental Health services offered on the hospital site.

To find out more about working in Eyre and Far North LHN visit Eyre and Far North LHN | SA Health

Why Join Us

• Make a real difference and feel like an important part of the community. Being part of Eyre & Far North means you will be supported both personally and professionally, can take advantage of education and training opportunities, will have access to flexible working hours and be part of an inter-professional approach to holistic health care.
• Job security and inclusions: in addition to the annual salary and entitlements (superannuation, leave loading and allowances), we also offer salary sacrifice benefits, watch a short video about what salary packaging is.
• Relocation reimbursement of up to $15,000 may be available to people relocating for this opportunity. More information available from SA Health Careers - Relocation support.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment where your contributions are valued and recognised.

Applicant Information

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working part-time.

Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements.

Check(s)

• DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC)
• National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups required for this position (E.g. aged care employment or work involving vulnerable clients)

Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category A

SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job ref: 910154

Enquiries

Jacqueline Ogilvy

Position: Nurse Manager

Phone:

E-mail:

Application Closing Date

14 September week close PM

Refer to the SA Health Career Website - How to apply for further information

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RNM2C - Clinical Nurse-Maternity - Port Lincoln - Role

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