Registered Midwife - Incentives Offered
Join Inverell Hospital as a Midwife—where community, career growth, and rural lifestyle meet, with $20K sign-on bonuses, state-of-the-art birthing facilities, and the chance to make a real impact.
Remuneration: $36.38 - $51.08 per hour + Salary Packaging + 11.5% Superannuation
Employment Type: Permanent and Temporary Part Time vacancies available
Position Classification: Registered Midwife
Hours Per Week: Up to 27
Requisition ID: REQ536145
Applications Close: Sunday, 29th January 2025
This role is accepting overseas candidates with AHPRA and ANMAC assessment for ANZSCO code 254111
Why Inverell:
- Enjoy affordable living with a median house price 73% lower than the state average, at just $380,000
- Access 19 schooling options, including childcare centres, primary schools, and high schools throughout the district
- Become a valued member of a community in rural NSW by joining our team
- Explore Australia's Sapphire City and discover precious gemstones at Billabong Blue Sapphire Fossicking Park and other nearby sites
- Benefit from convenient flights at Inverell Airport, with a quick 1-hour flight to Brisbane and regular connections to Sydney and Melbourne
- Relish scenic countryside drives or plan trips to Brisbane or Sydney, with travel times between 5 to 7 hours
Inverell Hospital, with its annual 200-220 births, offers state-of-the-art facilities, including two exclusive birthing suites.
Join us in providing exceptional midwifery care, making a meaningful impact on the lives of families in our community.
About the role:
Immerse yourself in our supportive and close-knit environment, where you will hone your midwifery skills amidst a flexible and diverse backdrop!
As a pivotal member of our team, you will accompany your patients from pre-natal to post-natal care, delivering comprehensive services and experiencing the rewarding journey from start to finish. Leveraging your unique background as a dual-registered midwife and nurse, you will autonomously provide top-notch care after hours, ensuring the safety and well-being of both mothers and babies.
We want to see you thrive in this role! To aid in your success, you will receive a comprehensive orientation. and will be well supported by the Maternity unit manager and other experienced Midwives. Access to education and other Midwifery experts is a high priority and there is great support through the Womens Health and maternity stream to provide this.
Benefits:
At Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD), enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day:
- Salary packaging options
- Fitness Passport
- Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
- Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals.
- Enjoy an upfront $20,000 midwifery sign-on bonus- and enrich health in millions of ways every day in Tamworth's community*
- Be further rewarded with up to $10,000 under the Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme in fortnightly payments after your first 12 months per year.*
Requirements:
- Current registration as a Registered Midwife with AHPRA.
Additional Information:
- To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
- Casual opportunities may be available for recommended applicants
- We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
- An eligibility list will be created for future permanent part time and temporary part time vacancies.
Need more information?
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For role related queries or questions contact Elizabeth Pitman on Elizabeth.Pitman@health.nsw.gov.au
Information for Applicants:
*All payments made to part-time employees will be on a pro-rata basis. Check your eligibility here- Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme. If you would like to discuss your eligibility or current circumstances further, please contact HNELHD-RuralIncentives@health.nsw.gov.au
Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD) is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2
Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp.
This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
HNE Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.
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