Registered Midwife - Birth Suite/Postnatal/SCN at St John of God Health Care

Geelong, Victoria, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 Jul, 26

Salary

103482.0

Posted On

22 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Yes

Skills

Midwifery, Patient care, Clinical assessment, Time management, Communication, Problem solving, Teamwork, Patient education, Fetal monitoring, Lactation support, Preceptoring, Relationship building, Obstetric care, Neonatal care

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

St John of God Geelong Hospital Join a dynamic, obstetrician-led Maternity Unit delivering high-quality, woman-centred care in a supportive and collaborative environment, we currently have permanent full time and part-time opportunities available for experienced Midwives. Our midwives provide all aspects of pregnancy, birth and postnatal care in our antenatal clinics and services, on our maternity wards, birth suites and in our special care nurseries. About our Maternity Unit Modern 4‑bed Birthing Suite designed for safe, calm and personalised birthing experiences 8‑cot Level 3 Special Care Nursery (SCN) providing specialised care for unwell or premature babies 30 bed antenatal/postnatal ward, plus onsite CTG clinic/outpatient clinics and lactation support K2 Guardian Fetal Monitoring System for continuous, real‑time fetal surveillance and enhanced clinical decision-making We welcomed 990 births last year and tracking toward 1,000+ births this year — a vibrant, growing maternity service Why You’ll Love Working Here: Predictable rosters & supportive leave planning designed to protect your work/life balance Paid education & professional development, plus access to specialty training Collaborative multidisciplinary care with obstetricians, paediatricians, anaesthetists and lactation consultants Supportive, inclusive team culture where you’re valued, heard, and encouraged to thrive The Position Assesses plans, delivers and evaluates patient care, seeking support from senior staff as required. Promotes and contributes to effective communication, facilitating teamwork and cooperation within the ward and within the hospital. Provides patient education and acts as a resource where appropriate. Supports and supervises staff and students as required, including orientating and preceptoring staff. Contributes to the achievement of Hospital and Clinical Services operational objectives. You will have a registration with Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse Midwife, a demonstrated commitment to quality patient care and satisfaction, along with well-developed interpersonal and relationship building skills. To succeed you will have - Excellent clinical, time management, organisational and communication skills, with the ability to adapt and problem solve. A compassionate, flexible and positive approach to effective patient care and management. The ability to nurture friendly, respectful relationships and contribute to a collaborative team environment. Above all, patients will be at the core of everything you do committing to and supporting our Mission and Values. The Benefits Salary: $81,995 to $103,482 per annum (pro rata for part-time), plus 12% superannuation Permanent Full time and Part time positions available Salary packaging up to $18,550 on a range of benefits such as mortgage, rent, meal entertainment, holiday accommodation or other everyday living expenses as well as options to salary package benefits above the FBT cap on items such as: Novated leasing work related expenses self-education and additional superannuation A healthy work-life balance through flexible work options, additional purchased leave & well-being programs Employee discount on St John of God Hospital & Medical Services and Private Health Insurance Employee support through our dedicated free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Innovative Professional Development opportunities Support with sponsorship and relocation for eligible applicants. For enquiries contact Sheree Holland, Nurse Unit Manager, on (03) 5226 8831. If suitable applicants are identified advertisement may close prior to listed date and screening/interviews may commence throughout the advertising process. St John of God Health Care embraces diversity and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people with disabilities. We are committed to providing a safe environment for all children and vulnerable people in our care and proactively take measures to protect children/vulnerable people from abuse. At St John of God Health Care we support you to be the best health care professional or support worker you can be. We believe positive culture drives performance, so we are focussed on building collaborative and supportive team environments, providing opportunities for development and promotion, and ensuring our leaders are visible and accessible. As one of the largest Catholic providers of health care services in Australia, St John of God Health Care is a great place to work with a host of opportunities to grow professionally and personally, and a great work life balance. Our caregivers come from diverse backgrounds and belief systems and you don’t need to be Catholic to work with us. Our national graduate nursing and midwifery programs give you access to a range of experiences with support from some of the most experienced nurses in Australia. Our programs are designed to give you supported clinical experiences in metropolitan and regional hospitals which include rotations in a variety of specialty areas including medical, maternity, surgical, paediatrics, theatre, emergency, mental health and rehabilitation.

Responsibilities

The midwife assesses, plans, and delivers high-quality, woman-centred care across antenatal, birth, and postnatal settings. They also contribute to team cooperation, provide patient education, and support the supervision of staff and students.