Registered Midwife

Join our team at Maitland Hospital, where compassionate care meets expertise. Seeking dedicated Registered Midwives to deliver exceptional support to mothers and newborns in our beautiful state of the art facility.


Employment Type: Temporary Full Time, Part Time, and Casual 
Position Classification: Registered Midwife
Remuneration: $36.38 - $51.08 Per Hour + Allowances + 11.5% Super + Salary Packaging 
Hours Per Week: Up to 38
Requisition ID: REQ544902
Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis

About the role:
At Maitland Hospital, we give midwives the opportunity to work in all areas of our maternity service. This involves our Maternity Antenatal Postnatal Service (MAPS) clinic, birth unit, day unit assessment, and maternity ward. There is also the opportunity to rotate into our Midwifery Group Practice (MGP) which involves a 2 year extended rotation. We have introduced 12-hour shifts within the birth unit and maternity ward to allow positive work-life balance and continue to have the choice of traditional 8 and 10-hour shifts.

We are committed to excellence not only in patient care but also in the growth and development of our staff. We believe strongly in creating a culture of continuous learning and professional advancement. Our team members are empowered to reach their full potential and excel in their roles through comprehensive training programs, mentorship opportunities, and access to cutting-edge resources.

Before starting, all staff receive a thorough orientation to all areas and a three-day hospital orientation. Additionally, Midwifery educators are available within the department for support. Attendance at mandatory education and perinatal safety sessions is included in your schedule.

Where you'll be working:
Maitland Hospital is a new hospital in a growing community. We are a Level 4 maternity service that consists of 6-day stay assessment beds, 6 birth rooms, and 16 maternity ward beds. We have approximately 2000 births a year and offer a selection of continuity models of care including MAPS, AMIHS, and MGP.

Our facility has been built to provide patients with high-quality care in a modern and comfortable environment and it embraces technology and innovation, allowing staff new, improved ways to work that will deliver better health outcomes.

Maitland is set in an idyllic location in the Lower Hunter Valley within a picturesque riverine landscape and historic buildings. It has lots of choices of affordable housing and excellent local public and private schools. Maitland is well connected by road, rail, and air, is located less than two hours north of Sydney, only 15 minutes from Hunter Valley Wine Country, and 30 minutes from Newcastle and its beaches.

About you:

• We are looking for midwives who are positive, friendly, enthusiastic, eager to learn, and can work as part of a team.
• You will be passionate about women-centred care and thrive on making a positive difference to women, their families, and babies throughout the pregnancy journey.
• You will possess the ability to respond appropriately and effectively to challenging situations with the ability and commitment to support colleagues and patients alike.
• Your high-level communication and interpersonal skills, alongside your ability to build strong, professional relationships with your patients will see you thrive in these environments.

Benefits:

• Enjoy work-life balance with the introduction of 12-hour shifts
• Work in a state-of-the-art facility boasting with top of the line equipment
• Join a passionate multidisciplinary team
• Four weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part-time employees)
• Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees)

Requirements and additional information:

• Current registration as a Registered Midwife with AHPRA.
  
• An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part-time and temporary full or part-time vacancies.
• We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.

Need more information?

• Click here for the Position Description
• Find out more about applying for this position

For role-related queries or questions contact Naomi Evans on Naomi.Evans@health.nsw.gov.au.

Information for Applicants:

Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD) is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2

Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health.  For more information, please visit:  http://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp.

This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.

To be eligible for employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport, or hold an appropriate visa that allows you to live and work in Australia. Employment of a temporary visa holder will only be offered in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.

If you are currently employed with HNE Health in a position of the same grade, you may not need to submit an online application to be considered. Please contact the hiring manager to discuss your options first.

HNE Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.  

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