At a Glance
- Tasks: Deliver exceptional care to women and families in our Maternity Paediatric unit.
- Company: Mater Private Hospital Mackay, a compassionate healthcare provider since 1927.
- Benefits: Flexible work arrangements, competitive pay, professional development, and generous salary packaging.
- Other info: Relocation assistance available; open to international applicants with visa sponsorship.
- Why this job: Make a meaningful impact in a supportive environment while growing your nursing and midwifery skills.
- Qualifications: Dual qualifications in nursing and midwifery with current AHPRA registration.
The predicted salary is between 56.52 - 56.52 $ per hour.
About the role
Mater Private Hospital Mackay are seeking Registered Nurse/Midwife (Dual Qualified) to come join our Maternity Paediatric unit. We offer excellent flexibility, with opportunities ranging from Permanent Part-Time (0.6 FTE) through to Full-Time. Choose the arrangement that best suits your lifestyle! To be considered for this opportunity, this role requires participation in a 24/7 rotating roster including morning, afternoon, and night shifts. We welcome applications from Dual Degree Midwives across Australia and can provide relocation assistance and accommodation support for successful candidates relocating to Mackay. We are also open to considering visa sponsorship opportunities for suitably qualified international Midwives and Registered Nurses looking to build their careers with Mater Mothers Mackay.
At Mater Mothers Mackay, we're passionate about providing exceptional care to women and families across the Mackay and Whitsunday region. Our dedicated maternity service features three contemporary birthing suites, a special care nursery and welcomes around 400 babies into the world each year, creating a rewarding and diverse environment for midwives to make a meaningful impact.
Salary range: $44.06 - $56.52 per hour plus superannuation and access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900+ access to many staff benefits!
What you’ll be doing
- Provide high-quality patient care by applying nursing and midwifery clinical skills and contemporary knowledge to support optimal care outcomes through care coordination, collaboration and communication within the scope of professional competence.
- Cultivating meaningful partnerships with patients and their support network to ensure individual needs are met with compassion and understanding.
- Conducting comprehensive clinical assessments and crafting personalized care plans to achieve optimal outcomes for each patient.
- Undertake comprehensive discharge planning to ensure patients and their support persons, where applicable and appropriate, are provided with adequate support through the provision of education, resources and proper community services access.
- Offering support and guidance to colleagues and nursing students, drawing upon your wealth of experience and knowledge to foster growth and excellence within the team.
About you
- Hold current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
- Possesses dual qualifications in general nursing and midwifery, showcasing a commitment to ongoing learning and professional development.
- Visa sponsorship may be considered for exceptional international applicants with demonstrated extensive experience as a dual degree midwife.
- Brings prior working experience relevant to patient-centered care environment/specialty commensurate with level of seniority required to meet the workforce needs.
- Has a currency of life support skills applicable to patient-centered care environment/specialty.
- Provide comprehensive care and support to women during the antenatal and postnatal periods.
- Demonstrated experience in birth suites and special care nursery, caring for neonates from 32 weeks' gestation and above.
- Demonstrated commitment to continued quality improvement and best practice principles.
What’s in it for you?
- Career growth opportunities across healthcare, corporate, research and leadership pathways.
- Professional development and learning through Mater Education and internal development programs.
- Generous salary packaging to help maximise your take-home pay.
- Health and wellbeing support, including EAP, pastoral care and discounted private health insurance.
- Fitness Passport access and a range of lifestyle, retail and travel discounts.
- Discounted parking and reduced prices at Mater cafés and coffee outlets.
- A supportive culture where your contributions are recognised and your development matters.
At Mater Private Hospital Mackay, we keep things personal and local. From our beginnings in 1927 to our modern 105-bed campus on the banks of the Pioneer River, we've grown with our community, combining advanced technology, including robotic-assisted surgery and the region's first da Vinci surgical system, with genuine, compassionate care. Be part of something bigger. Make your move with Mater.
Mater offers a safe, supportive, flexible and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Mater ensures all children have an environment suitable for their safety and wellbeing through proper supervision and safeguarding practices.
Dual Degree Registered Nurse/Midwife employer: Mater Health Services
Mater Mothers' Hospital is an exceptional employer, offering a collaborative and supportive work culture that prioritises the wellbeing of both staff and patients. As a Clinical Midwife, you will benefit from generous salary packaging, access to industry-leading training, and a range of health and wellbeing services, all while being part of Queensland's largest not-for-profit healthcare team dedicated to innovation and excellence in maternity care.
