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Overview
We are seeking applications for Registered Nurses and Midwives to join our Midwifery & Surgical Ward on a permanent or casual basis. Our ward comprises 21 beds across a mix of maternity and gynaecological cases. We experience approximately 500 births a year and are equipped with 3 birth suites and a Special Care Nursery that cares for premature and unwell infants to 32 weeks gestation. We are looking for Midwives/Registered Nurses who can work across shifts Monday to Sunday; part-time options available.
Responsibilities
* The midwife is responsible for providing the necessary care to meet the identified needs of a patient on the ante and post natal ward and the general ward allocated to his/her care.
* Interview and examine the patient, document the assessment findings.
* Promote an environment of confidence, confidentiality and respect; identify actual and potential problems through discussion with the patient, family and relevant others.
* Assess and document the anticipated needs of the pregnant woman and family during and following hospitalisation.
* Perform planned nursing care, set priorities and reestablish priorities in changing circumstances.
* Routinely review the results of diagnostic procedures and investigations.
* Systematically evaluate and document the outcomes of nursing/medical interventions and report significant findings promptly.
Qualifications and Experience
You will have a registration with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse and/or Midwife, with well developed analytical and problem solving skills and knowledge of acts and legislation that impact the practice of nursing.
To succeed you will demonstrate a minimum of 2 years' recent clinical experience in a Maternity and/or NICU specialty.
Above all, patient care will be at the core of everything you do, committing to and supporting our Mission and Values.
We can offer you
* Salary: $79,535 to $100,984 per annum plus 12% superannuation
* Casual hourly rate: $50.15 to $63.68 (inclusive of casual loading), plus 12% superannuation
* Permanent or casual positions available
* Salary packaging options tailored to your employment status – up to $18,550 as a permanent employee and a percentage of earnings as a casual
* Discounts on hospital services and health insurance
* Additional professional development
* Sponsorship can be considered for suitable applicants
For enquiries contact Erica Ferguson, Nurse Unit Manager on (03) 5320 2817.
At St John of God Health Care, we celebrate diversity and warmly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. Our commitment is to create a safe and nurturing environment for all children and vulnerable individuals in our care and proactively take steps to protect them from abuse, ensuring their safety and well-being. Our inclusive culture fosters an environment that is respectful and secure, welcoming and accessible, and unified through our diverse community. All caregivers employed by St John of God Health Care are required to be vaccinated from influenza in order to fulfil the requirements of the role.
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