Details

• Supportive team environment
• Salary packaging and health and well-being programs and flexible work arrangements
• Full time position or short term placements available (4-12 week long contracts)

The Position

As the Registered Midwife you will be responsible for:

• Provide the highest level of nursing/midwifery care in a timely manner each rostered shift
• Participate in planning, delivery and evaluation of care
• Accurately assess a patient’s condition at a given time and report any inconsistent or significant changes to the registered nurse/registered midwife in charge
• Assess the physical and emotional needs of the patient antenatally, in labour and in post-natal unit working with the patient in planning ongoing care for themselves, their baby and family
• Responsible for the correct administration of all drug therapy including IV and high-risk drugs following hospital policy
• Check, prepare and administer all medications in accordance with relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures
• Assess and participate in the ongoing care of babies admitted to the Special Care Nursery
• Utilise Preceptor, Educator and/or other team members’ clinical expertise as required in the management of allocated patients
• Participate in the discharge planning of patients utilising the post-natal clinical outcome pathways
• Participate in clinical handover in line with the National Standards
• Maintain legible, accurate, complete, contemporaneous records of patient care that have been signed and date

The Location

Located in the outer north-west of Victoria on the banks of the Murray River.

Essential Criteria

• Relevant registration with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia
• Understanding of scope of practice in line with relevant legislation
• Knowledge and ability to competently apply current nursing/midwifery theory to provide holistic care
• Ability to make sound decisions and accept responsibility for own practice
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Proven ability to work effectively in team environment & independently as required
• Knowledge of legislative requirements of nursing practice
• Minimum 12months working as a Registered Midwife in Australia

About Nursing Jobs Australia

Nursing Jobs Australia is a nursing division within Skilled Medical Pty Ltd, a leader in international health and Medical Recruitment placement for short-term and permanent roles.

Skilled Medical is a doctor-led company with 15 years of industry experience, and is an international Medical Recruitment agency that helps qualified medical professionals with their career in Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and Ireland.

With local offices located in Melbourne and London, we provide a personalised service to assist Nurses like yourself in finding their next role within the healthcare industry.

To Apply

By clicking on 'Apply Now' you will register your interest to work. Once your CV/Resume has been received, a Recruitment Consultant will be in touch.

To speak to our Nursing Team directly and discuss this opportunity, please email your enquiry/CV to Elly Blakeley at [email protected] or call us on 1300 444 100.