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Multiple Permanent Full Time & Part Time positions and Fixed Term (leave backfill) opportunities available – minimum of 16 hours per week
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We currently have opportunities in our Maternity Service for suitably qualified Registered Midwives.
Think how amazing it would be to work in an organisation that is passionate about the provision of safe, appropriate and culturally sensitive midwife care! Work with like-minded colleagues, striving to achieve the best outcomes for women and their babies may be just the position you are looking for!
Working at Warragul will enable you to be a part of research projects such as the SCV PPH collaborative, where with a multidisciplinary approach, we have reduced our PPH rate to be the lowest in the State!
We have a number of permanent and fixed term positions available with choice of 16 to 38 hours per week and exact hours will be negotiated with the successful candidate. Permanent night duty will also be considered.
Our preferred candidate will have:
Current registration as a Registered Nurse &/or current registration as a Registered Midwife with AHPRA
Demonstrated sound level of midwifery skills and works within safe practice principles
Understanding of and commitment to the Baby Friendly Health Initiative (BFHI)
Understanding of current midwifery practice, including the Department of Health’s Victorian Maternity and Newborn Services Framework
Commitment to flexibility and innovation in practice including an evidence-based approach to care
Well-developed communication, interpersonal, negotiation and problem solving skills
Ability to work under pressure, handling multiple tasks simultaneously
Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team environment
Demonstrated written and computer skills at the level required to fulfil the role
About our organisation
The West Gippsland Healthcare Group is a customer focused health organisation providing acute medical and Surgical, Maternity, Emergency, Residential care and Community health services to 45,000 people in the rural, urban residential, agricultural and industrial areas located within the Baw Baw Shire and beyond.
Our Maternity service caters for up to 900 women a year from across the region. As a referral centre to smaller services, we strive to provide care to women as close as possible to their family home. We provide pregnancy care, birthing services (including waterbirth), postnatal and domiciliary, together with a well-established breastfeeding support service.
IMPORTANT: Some roles in the healthcaresector are required to be vaccinated annually for Influenza (unless a valid exemption applies). Evidence of vaccination (or exemption) may be required prior to commencement.
Working with us
Flexibility and work life balance is important. How can we help you achieve this?
Consideration of flexible rostering
Rotating rosters to enable you maintain your full scope of practice
Permanent nights
Shifts around school time hours in our pregnancy assessment unit
All appointments with the West Gippsland Healthcare Group are subject to the satisfactory return of professional reference checks, a National Police Record Clearance and a valid Employee Working with Children Check. Allemployees must hold current entitlement to work within Australia. A six month probationary period applies to all new appointments.
Further information and how to apply
Further information is contained in the Position Description .Applications must be submitted via seek.com.au and must include a current CV and covering letter. Shortlisted applicants will be asked to provide at least 2 professional referees. If you have any further queries, please contact Liz Adams, Maternity Unit Manager on 03 5623 0749 or email .
Applications close on Thursday, 3 July 2025
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As an inclusive employer, committed to improving diversity and equity in our workforce, we encourage applications from all parts of our community, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, LGBTI people, and people with lived experience of disability.
As a Child Safe organisation, West Gippsland Healthcare Group promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children, including those with disability.
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Your application will include the following questions: Do you have experience preparing work rosters? How many years' experience do you have as a registered midwife? Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia? Are you currently registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)? Do you have a current Working With Children (WWC) Check? Do you have a current Police Check (National Police Certificate) for employment? Under Government requirements, some roles in Healthcare settings must be vaccinated for influenza. Are you able to meet this requirement prior to commencement if you were the successful applicant?
West Gippsland Healthcare Group provides acute medical and surgical, obstetric, emergency, community and aged care services, primarily in the Shire of Baw Baw, approximately 100 kms east of Melbourne.
West Gippsland Healthcare Group comprises a number of sites. They are Baw Baw Health and Community Care Centre, Community Services Centres in Warragul and Trafalgar, Cooinda Lodge Aged Care Residence, Rawson Community Health Centre, Andrews House Aged Care Residence, Warragul Linen Service and West Gippsland Hospital.
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West Gippsland Healthcare Group provides acute medical and surgical, obstetric, emergency, community and aged care services, primarily in the Shire of Baw Baw, approximately 100 kms east of Melbourne.
West Gippsland Healthcare Group comprises a number of sites. They are Baw Baw Health and Community Care Centre, Community Services Centres in Warragul and Trafalgar, Cooinda Lodge Aged Care Residence, Rawson Community Health Centre, Andrews House Aged Care Residence, Warragul Linen Service and West Gippsland Hospital.
Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.
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