Registered Midwives - Postnatal/Antenatal Ward

Job Q; Central Highlands; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Visa Sponsorship available

Job summary

Mercy Health in Tasmania is seeking an experienced Registered Midwife to support the Postnatal/Antenatal Ward. You will deliver safe, evidence-based, woman- and family-centered care across antenatal and postnatal periods.

Join a supportive team with rotating shifts and opportunities for professional growth, including visa sponsorship for eligible applicants. Essential requirements include AHPRA registration and a minimum of one year of midwifery experience.

Qualifications

• Registration as a Midwife with AHPRA.
• Minimum one year experience as a Registered Midwife.
• Excellent clinical, time management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care.
• Manage a dynamic workload for low and high-risk pregnancies and postnatal needs.
• Collaborate with medical, nursing and allied health staff for timely escalation and coordination.

Skills

Compassionate care

Excellent communication

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

Registration as Midwife with AHPRA

Tools

Police Check

Working with Children Check

Influenza vaccination

Job description

#### Registered Midwives - Postnatal/Antenatal WardDerwent Bridge, TAS 7140Casual#### Job descriptionMedicalJobsAustralia.com Employment Type: (Permanent full time - part time - fixed term)Hours: Rotating roster AM-PM-ND or 12 hour shifts Day-NDSalary: $43.82 - $54.41 p.h. (increasing $46.35 - $61.97 by Nov 2027)+ plus penaltiesLocated in: Mercy Hospital for Women HeidelbergUpload with Application: Resume, cover letter, and all relevant qualificationsContact: Sophie Bridger, Midwifery Unit ManagerEmail:Phone: [phone]Where there's life, there's Mercy.Where there's care, there's You.Through the battles and the breakthroughs, we're there. Where will you be?For over a century, our incredible teams have provided care for people when they need it most. Our people feel great pride in this, and they value the security and stability we offer. But it also means so much opportunity - to build on all that's gone before, to grow your impact and gain experience that's hard to find elsewhere.As a for-purpose organisation with over 10,000 dedicated, compassionate people, we continue to offer more services and deeper care than ever before. With Mercy, you'll have the chance to make an impact and gain experience that's hard to find elsewhere.At Mercy Health, it's all about taking what we have and making it better.To do that, we need you.Join us at Mercy Health, and help our teams deliver even greater outcomes.About the opportunityAs a Registered Midwife on the Postnatal Antenatal Ward you will provide safe, evidence-based, woman and family-centred care to women and their newborn babies throughout the antenatal and postnatal period.Key responsibilities include:Provide comprehensive assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care, while promoting positive health outcomes and supporting informed decision-makingManage a dynamic workload involving women with both low and high-risk pregnancies and postnatal needsWork collaboratively with medical, nursing, allied health and support staff to ensure timely escalation of care, effective communication, and seamless coordination of services.We are able to offer Visa Sponsorship to successful applicants if required, enquiries are welcome to contact us for more information.What you'll bringYou're resilient, compassionate and have a whole lot of heart. Most importantly, you are committed to delivering exceptional patient-centred care.To thrive in this role, you will have:Registration as a Midwife with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) or in the process of obtaining AHPRA RegistrationMinimum one years experience as a Registered MidwifeExcellent clinical, time management, organisational and communication skills, with the ability to adapt and problem solve.A compassionate, flexible and positive approach to effective patient care and management.The ability to nurture friendly, respectful relationships and contribute to a collaborative team environment.You will also be required to provide evidence of, or in the process of obtaining:A current Police Record Check and Working with Children Check.Proof of current influenza vaccination and other vaccination status consistent with public health orders.Ready to help us shape the future of healthcare?Join us and make a meaningful difference in people's lives - and your career.Are you ready to apply for this role? Click Apply nowPlease contact us if you would like to find out more or communicate any requirements to ensure we provide you with a fair and equitable interview and selection process.We acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung peoples, traditional Custodians of the Land in which our Head Office is based, on traditional lands of the Kulin Nation and recognise their deep connections to the land, sea, and culture.We extend this acknowledgment to the many Traditional Lands that we operate across Australia and pay our respects to Elders past and present.The team at Mercy Health is as wonderfully diverse as the patients, residents, clients and communities we support. We're proud to be recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA). Mercy Health strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, sexualities, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.