Job Role: Obstetric Care Nurse/Midwife
Location: Regional Victoria
About the Job
This is a challenging yet rewarding role that involves providing high-quality care to obstetric patients throughout their pregnancy journey. You will work closely with new mothers, providing breastfeeding advice and assistance with general parent-craft.
As an Obstetric Care Nurse/Midwife, you will be responsible for ensuring that clinical practice and delivery of care are consistent with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia Standards for Practice. This includes providing physical, emotional, and environmental support to patients, as well as supporting them through counselling and education.
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide quality care to obstetric patients during all stages of their pregnancy
* Support and assist new mothers, including breastfeeding advice and assistance with general parent-craft
* Be responsible for ensuring that clinical practice and delivery of care is consistent with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia Standards for Practice
* Plan, deliver, evaluate and review nursing care in partnership with the patient/resident, their family, carers, and the multidisciplinary team
* Prioritise workload based on needs, acuity, and optimal time for intervention and provide leadership and coordination of work for less experienced staff
What We Offer:
* Regional Lifestyle - explore our region
* A variety of employee benefits
* Ongoing professional development and career opportunities
Required Skills and Qualifications:
* Must hold dual certificate in nursing & midwifery
* Current and up-to-date midwifery skills and knowledge
* Evidence of training in FSEP, PROMPT, PPH, and Neo-Resus
* Ability to contribute and practice collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team
Appointment Criteria:
* Appointment is subject to immunisation clearance and current and satisfactory employment checks
Selection Criteria:
* Must address the selection criteria
* Attach an up-to-date resume including two business referees