Registered Midwife

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Welcome to St John of God Health CareSt John of God Health Care is one of the largest private providers of health care services in Australia, employing more than 16,000 employees (caregivers). We operate 27 hospitals and services comprising more than 3,500 hospital beds, including home nursing, disability services and social outreach programs.As a Catholic, not-for-profit group, we invest all profits to the communities we serve by updating and expanding our facilities and technology; expanding existing services and developing and acquiring new services; and providing Social Outreach services to people experiencing disadvantage to improve health and wellbeing. St John of God Murdoch Hospital is one of the leading private health campuses in Western Australia, and major health care hub in the southern region. Offering 507-beds, services include an emergency department, operating theatres, endoscopy suites, birth suite and maternity ward, medical library and education center.Your Role You will take time with patients and their families supporting them through every step of their journey to being a parent. Our midwives are dedicated to providing all aspects of pregnancy, birth and postnatal care in our antenatal clinics and services, on our maternity wards and in birth suites, in addition to care for our babies in our special care nurseries. We offer Midwives who are early in their career or returning to practice, a supportive program to enhance their knowledge and skills as a Midwife. You will also be provided with specialised Midwifery educators that will work alongside you in all areas of the unit. The PositionAssesses 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 precepting 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 an ability to work effectively and harmoniously within the multi-disciplinary health care team, with a commitment to ongoing education and professional development. Above all, patients will be at the core of everything you do committing to and supporting our Mission and Values. We will offer youSalary: $74,748.53 to $98,362.97 per annum + 11% superannuationFull-time, part time and casual positions available - there is an opportunity to discuss working 12-hour shifts and preferred shift patterns. Specific midwifery orientation offering supernumerary time, this includes working with a Lactation ConsultantGenerous salary packaging options Up to $15,900 on a range of benefits such as mortgage, rent, or other everyday living expensesUp to $2650 on meal entertainment, holiday accommodation and venue hireAccess to novated leasing to use pre-tax dollars for a car and expensesA healthy work-life balance through flexible work options, additional purchased leave & well-being programsEmployee discount on St John of God Hospital & Medical Services and Private Health InsuranceEmployee support through our dedicated free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)Access to professional development through further internal and external learning opportunitiesTailored tutorial sessions to support your learning and smooth transition into the maternity workforce Unique and competitive overseas relocation support offered including assistance with Australian work visas with progression to permanent residency (where applicable)A personalised meet and greet and support with housing, school tours, temporary accommodation, taxation, banking and settling in 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. For enquiries, please contact Sara Vaness, Acting Maternity Manager, on (08) 9438 9740