Registered Midwife

Barwon Health; Barwon Downs; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent working conditions

Wellbeing program

Salary packaging benefits

Living expenses capped at 9,010 AUD

Meals and entertainment cap at 2,650

Job summary

Barwon Health’s Fetal Medicine Unit is seeking a Registered Midwife to support women and families through pregnancy with a focus on coordinated, woman-centred care. You will triage and coordinate referrals and appointments, liaise with women to arrange their care, and respond to phone calls and messages.

You will work closely with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, evidence-based and culturally appropriate services, ensuring continuity of care and excellent patient experience.

Qualifications

• Current registration as a Midwife with AHPRA.
• Minimum five years’ clinical health experience.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Triage and coordinate referrals and appointments for the Fetal Medicine Unit.
• Coordinate women’s care throughout pregnancy with continuity.
• Liaise with women to book appointments and respond to calls/messages.
• Maintain accurate iPM records and adhere to Barwon Health policies.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

AHPRA Midwife Registration

5+ years of clinical experience

Tools

iPM

BosNET

BOS

Job description

• Join Victoria’s largest regional health service and make a meaningful difference in women’s healthcare
• Work collaboratively with a passionate multidisciplinary team to deliver coordinated, woman-centred care
• Enjoy a diverse and rewarding role offering complexity and professional fulfilment
• Fantastic permanent full-time or part-time opportunities available (up to 80 hours per fortnight)

About the role

Join Barwon Health’s Fetal Medicine Unit as a Registered Midwife, supporting women and their families through pregnancy with a focus on coordinated, woman-centred care. In this role, you will triage and coordinate referrals and appointments, liaise with women to arrange their care, and respond to phone calls and messages. You will work closely with the multidisciplinary team to help deliver a high-quality, evidence-based and culturally appropriate service.

Key responsibilities

• Triage and coordinate referrals and appointments for the Fetal Medicine Unit.
• Coordinate women’s care throughout pregnancy, with a focus on continuity of care.
• Liaise with women to book appointments and respond to telephone calls and messages.
• Maintain accurate iPM records, including arriving, departing and outcoming appointments, and follow Barwon Health policies and procedures.

What we’re looking for

• Current registration as a Midwife with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), with a minimum of five years’ clinical health experience.
• Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to engage with external stakeholders and work effectively with a multidisciplinary team.
• A demonstrated commitment to woman- and family-centred care, including respect for individual values, customs and spiritual beliefs.
• Advanced organisational skills, critical thinking and confidence in decision-making, with computer skills in Microsoft Outlook and patient management systems such as iPM, BosNET and BOS.

Position Description

Please note Barwon Health will only contact you via our official email and never use unconventional means, such as text messaging or other services.

• Excellent working conditions and a strong sense of job satisfaction
• A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
• Attractive salary packaging benefits
• Living expenses capped at $9,010
• Meals and entertainment capped at $2,650

Diversity and inclusion

Barwon Health is an inclusive and welcoming employer, committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve. We value and celebrate people of all genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, faiths, abilities, family structures, and identities, and encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and members of the LGBTIQA+ community.

Child safety

We are strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. for further information on the Victorian Government’s Child Safe Standards

Additional information

If you need adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at ************@barwonhealth.org.au

All appointments are subject to:

• Satisfactory Police Record Check
• Immunisation Status Clearance
• Working with Children Check (if applicable)