Registered Midwife
An opportunity has arisen for a 3 month secondment to sunny Sydney for spring and summer. Come join our team and spend some time by the beaches of Sydney Eastern suburbs. Our maternity unit consists of Delivery suite, Postnatal ward and Special Care Nursery - your preference. Prince of Wales Private Maternity is a strong family unit with a lot of opportunity for growth. This supportive and welcoming environment also extends to the staff at the unit. We pride ourselves on our up-to-date, evidence based practice, good rapport with our obstetricians and allied staff and our use of cutting edge technology. With a mixture of full and part time staff and those that have worked with the unit for a number of years and those new to the area you will be welcomed with open arms.
The hospital will assist with moving and living expenses.
As a Registered Midwife your responsibilities will include:
- Provide high standards of evidence-based midwifery care to women of varying ages and cultural groups
- Plan, assess, implement and evaluate midwifery care in collaboration with women, their families and the multidisciplinary team so as to achieve identified goals and health outcomes
- Supervise, direct, guide junior nurses and undergraduate midwives in provision of midwifery care
- Work collaboratively with the wider healthcare team to support patient care needs
Selection Criteria:
- Current Registration with AHPRA
- Working with Children check
- Compliance with ACQSHC National standards
- Highly developed clinical skills in maternity services: antenatal/birth suite/postnatal care
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
- Adaptable and flexible approach to work practice
Applications close: Ongoing until 2019
For further enquiries: Tracey Hayden and Marisa Eisman marisa.eisman@hralthscope.com.au & traceyhayden@healthscope.com.au
To Apply: Please click on the 'Apply' button below to be taken to our online application process. Please include a cover letter and your CV along with the contact details for 2 professional referees.