At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide women-centred midwifery care during pregnancy, birth, and postnatal periods.
- Company: Join a supportive team in North West Tasmania's Outpatient Maternity Service.
- Benefits: Enjoy a relaxed lifestyle, competitive salary, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Experience a unique work-life balance in beautiful Tasmania.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in women's lives while enjoying stunning Tasmanian scenery.
- Qualifications: Midwifery qualifications and a passion for women's health.
The predicted salary is between 72000 - 88000 $ per year.
Locations: This role is available across various locations in Australia and internationally.
Details: This role is based in our Outpatients Maternity Service, which includes antenatal care and postnatal care in the community. You would have the opportunity to work across both North West Regional Hospital and Mersey Community Hospital and our scenic outreach services. The North West Maternity Services (NWMS) is primarily located at the North West Regional Hospital, with satellite and community-based services delivered across Mersey Community Hospital (MCH), King Island District Hospital, Smithton District Hospital and West Coast District Hospital.
Our service covers the full scope of maternity care including antenatal clinics, parenting education classes, pregnancy and postnatal assessment services, a 4-bed birthing suite, 20 bed inpatient ward, 8 bed special care nursery and extended care midwifery services for women when they discharge home after birth. We also offer women dedicated lactation services as well as connections through our allied health colleagues for social work, women’s health physio and diabetes services and perinatal mental health.
The Location: Consider moving to North West Tasmania to experience wonderful beaches, mountains, world heritage listed national parks, hinterland villages, great food, wine and more. Living in Tasmania you will experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, world-renowned food and wine, wild and beautiful landscapes, a relaxed island lifestyle, and a fascinating history. Comparatively lifestyle with fantastic properties in idyllic locations at a fraction of the cost compared to Australia’s capital cities. Traffic jam is not a common term in North West Tasmania and you will have a great work life balance.
Roles/Responsibilities:
- Have a women-centred approach to Midwifery Care
- Foster collaboration and teamwork
- Be committed to excellence in practice
- Embrace and contribute to a learning culture
- Provide advice, care, and support to women during pregnancy, birth and the postnatal period including care of the newborn
- Show initiative, being adaptable and able to respond and adjust easily to change
- Be resilient, persevering to achieve your goals in the face of obstacles and remaining calm and in control under pressure
- Strengthen health outcomes through the provision of safe quality, clinically appropriate midwifery care in partnership with women, their families and other health professionals.
Outpatient Maternity Midwife employer: Livingin Australia
Skilled Medical is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises the well-being and professional growth of its staff. With competitive remuneration, generous travel allowances, and comprehensive meal benefits, employees can enjoy a fulfilling career while making a meaningful impact in both rural and metropolitan communities across Victoria. The company also provides online training opportunities, ensuring that registrars are well-equipped to excel in their roles.
