Registered Midwife – Novice Program
About The Position
Mater Mothers Hospital Springfield is seeking applications for a Registered Midwife – Novice Program to join them in a permanent, part-time (32hr per week) opportunity. As a Level 4 maternity service, they plan to care for approximately 1,700 women and families each year, providing care for women experiencing low to moderate risk pregnancies. Clear referral pathways are established with Mater Mothers’ Hospital South Brisbane for women requiring higher-level care. As part of the Novice Program, the successful applicant will be supported to rotate through the Maternity Inpatient Unit, Pregnancy Assessment Centre and Birthing Suites to ensure they gain valuable skills and competencies necessary to work collaboratively as part of a close-knit midwifery team. This opportunity is not part of a formal Graduate Program, but rather a supported transition-to-practice pathway designed to assist in development as a Registered Midwife. Successful completion of this pathway will lead to an ongoing permanent position within the Maternity Inpatient Unit.
Requirements
- Current registration with the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Board to practice as a Registered Midwife
- Degree-level qualification (Bachelor of Midwifery or combined Nursing/Midwifery)
- Demonstrated skills, knowledge and competency in the provision of midwifery care relevant to a continuity of midwifery care model
- Provide clinical problem-solving skills to maximise midwifery care
- Demonstrated effective clinical communication through the use of information technology and written, verbal and interpersonal skills
- Ability to plan and coordinate midwifery care in a multidisciplinary team environment providing outcome-based care
Responsibilities
- Providing comprehensive midwifery care, including patient advocacy and addressing physical, emotional and spiritual needs in a safe, efficient, and patient-centred manner to enhance optimal patient outcomes.
- Promote safety, security, and integrity for patients and staff
- Adhere to infection control policies and maintain confidentiality
- Engage in activities to enhance service delivery and patient satisfaction
- Comply with organisational policies and guidelines
- Enhance professional development and mentor less experienced staff
- Value research in improving Nursing/Midwifery outcomes
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team and other health professionals
- Support and encourage patient decision-making in healthcare
- Accept accountability for actions and ensure communication is professional and ethical
- Recognise and maintain knowledge base and competence in Nursing/Midwifery practice
Benefits
- Access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900
- Access to many staff benefits
- Generous salary packaging options, including meal and entertainment benefits
- Access to industry-leading training and professional development through Mater Education
- Wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care teams
- Access a range of health and wellbeing services with a corporate discount on private health insurance
- Exclusive discounts across dining, retail, travel, accommodation
- Unlimited access to discounted gyms via the Fitness Passport program
- Convenient, discounted on-site parking
- Reduced prices at campus cafés and coffee spots
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
