YNLHN Midwifery Group Practice
About The Position
The Yorke and Northern Local Health Network (YNLHN) is recruiting Midwives for its all-risk Midwifery Group Practice (MGP), with permanent and temporary contracts available. The MGP enables midwives to practise autonomously in a continuity-of-care caseload model, supported by strong clinical support and a collaborative, progressive multidisciplinary environment. The model aims to provide woman-centred care and support work-life balance. The role provides continuity of care across the maternity journey, including antenatal care and clinics from 12–14 weeks, intrapartum care, postnatal care in hospital and at home, collaborative multidisciplinary clinics, lactation support, and childbirth and parenting education. Across five sites—Clare, Crystal Brook, Jamestown, Port Pirie, and Wallaroo—YNLHN supports approximately 600 women and families each year. YNLHN provides healthcare to communities ranging from regional centres to remote rural towns. Its stated vision is to be a global leader in rural and remote healthcare, and its values are Community, Compassion, Quality, Integrity, Equity, and Curiosity. The role is listed at RN/M1 level, with a salary of $79,381–$108,311 per annum, pro rata, plus a 35% on-call allowance.
Requirements
- Recent midwifery practice across the full maternity continuum.
- Strong clinical knowledge within woman-centred continuity models.
- Well-developed communication, leadership, and clinical escalation skills.
- Experience in quality improvement and risk management.
- Digital capability to support safe, effective patient care.
- Registration or eligibility for enrolment as a Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, and possession of or eligibility for a current practicing certificate.
- Complete employment screening and meet immunisation requirements.
Responsibilities
- Provide antenatal care and clinics from 12–14 weeks.
- Provide intrapartum care.
- Provide postnatal care in hospital and at home.
- Participate in collaborative multidisciplinary clinics.
- Provide lactation support.
- Provide childbirth and parenting education.
- Practise autonomously within a continuity-of-care caseload model and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary environment.
Benefits
- Salary packaging for eligible expenses, including living expenses such as mortgage, rent, utility bills, and groceries, and meal entertainment expenses.
- Professional development opportunities.
- Free Employee Assistance Program support for employees and their families.
- 35% on-call allowance.
- Relocation financial support may be negotiated, subject to eligibility.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
