Registered Midwife / Lactation Consultant at St John of God Health Care

Perth, Western Australia, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Jul, 26

Salary

67.24

Posted On

07 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Midwifery, Lactation consulting, Patient assessment, Nursing care, Clinical documentation, Ante-natal care, Post-natal care, Patient education, Relationship building, Interpersonal skills, Diagnostic review, Quality patient care

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Your role at St John of God Healthcare at Home We are seeking applications for a Registered Midwife / Lactation Consultant to join our Healthcare at Home team, on a casual basis. The Midwife/Lactation Consultant provides all necessary nursing care based on careful assessment of the patients’ progress during the ante and post-natal and confinement stages. This includes providing instruction and information to parents and significant others and encouraging normal parent/child relationships. Positions will be offered on a on casual basis working out of Midland, Mt Lawley or Murdoch sites. Shifts are available Monday to Sunday, generally visiting patients between 8am to 4pm. The Position The midwife is responsible for providing the necessary care to meet the identified needs of a patient. Interview and examine the patient (mother and or baby(s) and document the assessment findings and interventions applied. Whilst promoting an environment of confidence, confidentiality and respect, identify through discussion with the patient, family and relevant others, actual and potential problems. Assess and document the anticipated needs of the patient during and following the episode of care. Perform all planned and required nursing care, setting priorities and reestablishing priorities in changing circumstances. Routinely review the results of diagnostic procedures and investigations. Systematically evaluate and document the outcomes of nursing/medical interventions and report significant findings promptly. To succeed you will have a certificate in Lactation Consulting along with recent experience working in a similar position. In addition, you will have a commitment to quality patient care and satisfaction, along with well-developed interpersonal and relationship building skills. Successful applicants must be registered as a Registered Midwife with the Midwifery & Nursing Board of Australia (AHRA), hold a valid WA drivers licence and National Police Clearence. Above all, patient care will be at the core of everything you do committing to and supporting our Mission and Values. We can offer you Hourly rate: $52.30 to $67.24 (including casual loading) plus 12% Superannuation Casual position As a casual employee, you can salary package a percentage of your earnings each pay period 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 For all enquiries contact Taryn Sparrowhawk, Clinical Nurse Specialist on 0402 849 987. If suitable candidates are identified, shortlisting and interviews may begin before the advertisement closes and advertisement may close prior to listed date. At St John of God Health Care, we celebrate diversity and warmly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. Our commitment is to create a safe and nurturing environment for all children and vulnerable individuals in our care and proactively take steps to protect them from abuse, ensuring their safety and well-being. Our inclusive culture fosters an environment that is respectful and secure, welcoming and accessible, and unified through our diverse community. All caregivers employed by St John of God Health Care are required to be vaccinated from Influenza in order to fulfil the requirements of the role. 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. We offer our nurses and midwives a healthy and engaging environment where you are supported to put patients and clients first and to provide exceptional clinical care. We provide a wide variety of nursing and midwifery job opportunities, in hospitals, in the community and in home care.

Responsibilities

The midwife provides essential nursing care, including assessing patient progress during ante and post-natal stages and instructing parents. They are responsible for documenting assessment findings, evaluating interventions, and reporting significant clinical outcomes.