YNLHN Midwife Candidate Pool 2025/26
Job no: ******Work type: CasualLocation: Yorke and Mid NorthCategories: Nursing/Midwifery
* Yorke and Northern Local Health Network, various sites across Yorke and Northern region
* Salary: $37.75 - $51.51 per hour + 25% casual loading - Casual (up to 31 May 2026) - RN/M1
* Site locations: Clare, Crystal Brook, Jamestown, Port Pirie and Wallaroo
* Eligibility: Open to Everyone
Overview
The Yorke and Northern Local Health Network are currently seeking Registered Midwives to join their CenSTaR Candidate Pool 2025/2026.
As Registered Midwives you will contribute to the delivery of professional, high quality nursing care aimed at improving patient health outcomes across Yorke and Northern Local Health Network sites. There are multiple casual positions available for persons willing to work over 7 days and inclusive of night duty.
About the position
The YNLHN Midwifery Group Practice (MGP) commenced in the region in 2019 and was one of the first MGP models in regional South Australia, with a total of 5 birthing suites. There are approximately 540 births across the network and up to 700 women cared for. The YNLHN is an all-risk MGP model delivering Midwifery care in hospitals with a level 3 capability. Midwives work within the Australian Midwifery Council consultation and referral guidelines and lead maternity care collegially with GP Obstetricians and Obstetric Specialists in the provision of perinatal care of the women in the MGP model.
As a recipient of the 2020/21 SA nursing and Midwifery Excellence Awards for "Excellence in Person Centred Care" and the first regional LHN to receive BFHI accreditation in 2021, the Y&N Network provides progressive and innovative care to the women who engage in the MGP program. YNLHN encourages Midwives to pursue endorsement and credentialling, leadership opportunities, women's health specialization and ongoing professional development.
About you
* Registered or eligible for registration as a Nurse or Midwife with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and who holds, or who is eligible to hold a current practicing certificate.
* Registered Nurse or Midwife with at least 3 years post-registration experience is preferred.
* Have experience or wish to gain experience in Midwifery Group Practice or continuity care models.
* Demonstrated competence in the relevant area of nursing practice in accordance with the appropriate standards of practice.
* Effective communication, problem solving, conflict resolution and negotiation skills.
* Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
* Experience in the supervision of assistants in midwifery, student midwives, enrolled nurses and less experienced registered nurses.
What YNLHN can offer you
* The opportunity to work in a progressive and innovative MGP Program.
* A fantastic location to work and live in.
* Opportunities to grow professionally and develop leadership skills.
* Access to salary sacrifice arrangements through Smart Salary up to $9,010 each FBT year + $2,650 for meal entertainment expenses each FBT year.
* Access to relocation allowance (if qualify) and remote zone allowance in some areas.
* This position offers a 35% loading on call allowance.
* Access to professional development opportunities.
* Support to you and your family via Employee Assistance Program.
Applicant Information
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working, part-time.
Applicants are encouraged to discuss flexible working arrangements for this role.
Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements.
Checks
* DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC).
* DHS National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Check.
* National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups (e.g., aged care or work involving vulnerable clients).
Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category A
SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine-preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job ref: ******
Enquiries
Vanessa WatsonPosition: CenSTaR Administration OfficerPhone: **********E-mail: ************************
Application Closing Date
31 May 2026 - 11.55PM
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