Inclusive Compassionate Progressive Accountable
Registered Midwife
Full Time & Part Time terms available
Are you a registered Midwife looking for the perfect work/lifestyle balance in an idyllic
location? Look no further than Swan Hill. Situated on the banks of Victoria’s famous Murray
River around 3.5 hours from Melbourne, Swan Hill offers the perfect platform to embrace the
charm and pace only a regional lifestyle on the Murray can offer.
Our dedicated team of midwives strive to provide best care and supported experience for
the women and families throughout prenatal and postnatal journeys. Our midwifery
department has 2 birthing suites, 4 single bedrooms with ensuite facilities, provides pre and
post-natal services and delivers approximately 200 births per year.
About the role:
Enjoy a rewarding role mentoring and supporting our dedicated midwifery team.
Become part of a progressive and innovative organisation that makes a difference for
our community.
Ability to work within minutes from home. No more commuting.
Enjoy a reduction in your living costs with affordable housing, entertainment and
education.
Excellent Salary packaging options.
Relocation assistance available.
About You:
Registered Nurse/Registered Midwife with Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
Demonstrated knowledge of contemporary nursing and midwifery theory and practice.
Demonstrated capacity to be part of a team with a hard work professional ethic.
Current National Police Check & Working with Children’s Check.
Complete COVID Vaccinations & 2022 Flu Vaccination, Serology evidence of
immunisation status.
About us: Swan Hill District Health is a 143 bed (including Aged Care), fully integrated rural
public health facility servicing a greater community of around 35,000 people. Our vision at
Swan Hill District Health is to provide clear, connected care, best experience for our
community.
SHDH is a compassionate, family-friendly employer where every employee is a valued team
member. Inclusive of a perfect work/life balance, SHDH also provides:
A dynamic workplace.
Discounted Corporate gym memberships.
Free onsite car parking.
Professional Development opportunities.
Salary Sacrifice/Packaging.
Employee Assistance Program.
Applications can be completed online at
or emailed to Complete application will include:
Complete Application for Employment form.
Cover letter & Resume CV.
Response to the key selection criteria.
Enquiries about this role should be directed to Leonie Gilbert, Midwifery Unit Manager, Ph:
(03) 5033 9269 or E: OR Kate Anderson, DDON, Ph: 5033 9988, E:
Swan Hill District Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome
applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic
backgrounds and people with disabilities.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Clinical Services
Inclusive Compassionate Progressive Accountable
Position: Registered Nurse in Midwifery
Classification: YP4 – 11
Department: Midwifery Unit
Reports to: NUM Midwifery
Position Summary: The Registered Nurse provides nursing care within the midwifery unit within
RN Scope Of Practice and under the supervision of the Midwife. Care of non-
midwifery patients will occur under the direction and supervision of a
Registered Nurse/Registered Midwife.
Responsibilities: The Registered Nurse in Midwifery:
Is responsible for their own practice within the definitions of their
current nursing registration and relevant legislation;
Complies with the relevant legislation, standards, code of practice and
competencies consistent with the Registered Nurse role;
Works within SHDH and the Midwifery Unit policies and guidelines;
Is aware of their scope including the limitations and determination of
appropriate and timely referral;
Maintains their own professional portfolio and commitment to learning
and development through the use of evidence-based practice and
research;
Participates in Clinical Supervision and Unit review activities;
Develops strong professional links and partnerships with GP
obstetricians/obstetricians and other midwives;
Complies with relevant documentation requirements for maternal and
infant health care and other patient/client care activities;
Promotes safe and effective nursing care in midwifery unit; promotes
and supports effective newborn feeding;
Ensures nursing practice is culturally relevant and safe;
Communicates information to facilitate appropriate decision-making in
a manner which protects privacy and confidentiality;
Assesses, plans, provides and evaluates safe and effective care
always in consultation with the midwife for both low-risk and complex
mothers and/or babies;
Demonstrates an ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team and
work collaboratively with midwives and other health care providers.
Key Selection Criteria:
Current Registration and Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with the
Nurses and Midwifery Board of Australia.
Understanding of evidence-based nursing theory and practice.
Knowledge and understanding of National Standards and
Accreditation.
Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills.
Experience in acute medical and surgical.
Computer literacy.
An interest in working with women and families with new babies.
A willingness to be part of a team supporting women on their birthing
journey.
Current National Police Record Check.
Current “Working with Children Permit”.
Evidence of immunisation records/history as part of the Health
Services Act 1988, 2020 Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of
Healthcare Workers), through either documentation or copy of
serology report. It is required that there is immunization for all
vaccine-preventable illnesses.
Salary/Award: Nurses and Midwives (Victorian Public Health Sector) Single Interest
Employer Agreement 2021-2024.
Infection Control: Each staff member has a responsibility to minimize exposure to incidents
of infection/cross infection of residents, staff, visitors, and the general
public.
The risk minimization strategies are to be supported by all staff adhering
to the Infection Control Manual policies, procedures, and guidelines.
Continuous Quality Each staff member is expected to demonstrate a commitment to best
Improvement: practice.
All staff shall take responsibility for their own practice and share
responsibility for creating and maintaining a system that provides safe,
high-quality health care.
All staff will participate in quality improvement activities aimed at
improving patient outcomes and maintaining accreditation standards.
It is the responsibility of every staff member to be familiar with Health
Service-wide and specific Department Policies & Protocols.
Person Centered Care: The Health Service supports in its values the philosophy of Person Centered
Care to ensure all people, including health service providers, clients, their
carers, and family members are respectfully cared for and encouraged to
participate in the provision of quality health care.
We recognise diversity is part of every person & as such providers of health
care must be actively involved in developing models of care that are person
centered.
Child Safety: All children have the right to feel and be safe. Keeping children safe is
everyone’s responsibility. SHDH is committed to providing a child safe
environment where children are safe and feel safe, and where their voices
are heard about the decisions that affect them.
SHDH has zero tolerance for child abuse.
Each employee has a responsibility to adhere to this requirement. Any
breach of this standard will result in disciplinary action.
Our Purpose: Connected Care / Best Experience
SHDH commits to meet the growing health care needs of our community
through our new vision to provide better-connected care and to achieve the
best care experience.
Privacy and Confidentiality: SHDH is committed to protecting patient and staff privacy and
confidentiality, as it is an important aspect of our commitment to providing
high-quality services. In accordance with both the Health Records Act and the
Information Privacy Act, information should only be used and disclosed for
the primary purpose of its collection.
Each employee has a responsibility to adhere to SHDH’s Privacy and
Confidentiality Policy, as it is a condition of employment. Any breach of the
rules of privacy and/or confidentiality relating to health service business,
patients, or medical records will result in disciplinary action.
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Mandatory Training: All employees must be aware of and complete designated mandatory training
within the required time frame.
Safety: RESPONSIBILITIES: It is the responsibility of every staff member to:
Take reasonable care for your safety and the safety of others while at
work.
Report accidents, incidents, and potential hazards as soon as reasonably
practicable to your supervisor and record on VHIMS reporting system.
Advise your supervisor if you have an injury or illness that may affect your
ability to perform the inherent requirements of your position.
Be familiar with emergency and evacuation procedures as detailed in the
Emergency Procedures Manual.
Complete all Mandatory training requirements as identified and directed.
Comply with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and all SHDH O.H.
& S. online Policies and Procedures.
Asset Management: Staff with asset management responsibilities are required to adhere to the
Asset Management Policy and Protocols.
Review: Completion of My Work Plan on a yearly basis.
Previous Revision dates: May 2011, March 2013, DEC 2020, July 2021.
Current: Feb 22.
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