RM - Cooma Hospital - Maternity Ward

JPS Recruitment; Cooma; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cooma District Hospital in regional NSW is seeking a Registered Midwife to join the Maternity Ward on a fixed-term contract from 9 November to 19 December 2026 (approximately 6 weeks). You will provide antenatal, labour ward, and postnatal care and lead maternity care across the full spectrum in a busy regional service.

You’ll work as the lead midwife on shift with on‑call MGP midwives for backup, collaborating with local teams to support the community’s needs.

Qualifications

• Current registration as a Registered Midwife with AHPRA.
• Experience in antenatal care, labour ward management and postnatal support.
• Ability to work autonomously and communicate with on-call teams.
• Knowledge of clinical guidelines and best practice in maternity care.

Responsibilities

• Lead maternity care across antenatal, postnatal and labour ward settings.
• Work as the primary midwife on shift with on-call MGP support.
• Provide high quality care within a fixed-term 6‑week contract.

Skills

Autonomous working

Effective communication

Clinical decision-making

Education

Bachelor of Midwifery or equivalent

Tools

CPR certification

Job description

Cooma District Hospital is seeking a Registered Midwife to join the Maternity Ward on a contract basis from 9 November to 19 December 2026 (approximately 6 weeks). This is an opportunity to work across the full spectrum of maternity care in a regional NSW setting, providing antenatal, postnatal, and labour ward support. You'll work as the lead midwife on shift with two MGP midwives available on call for backup, bringing your expertise to a busy maternity service serving the local community.

• Lead maternity care across antenatal, postnatal, and labour ward settings
• Work as the primary midwife on shift with on‑call MGP support available
• Fixed‑term contract, 6 weeks, based at Cooma District Hospital

Preferred Requirements

• Current registration as a Registered Midwife with AHPRA
• Demonstrated experience in antenatal care, labour ward management, and postnatal support
• Competence in midwifery assessment, care planning, and clinical decision‑making
• Ability to work autonomously and communicate effectively with on‑call backup teams
• Current knowledge of relevant clinical guidelines and best practice in maternity care

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor of Midwifery or equivalent qualification recognised by AHPRA
• Current CPR and emergency resuscitation certification
• Experience working in regional or rural maternity settings is advantageous