Registered Midwife

• We have a great supportive team of clinical leads 24/7 supporting midwives in all areas of Maternity Services.
• We offer face-to-face education for all staff to ensure they are compliant with face-to-face training.
• We have clinical midwifery educators who specialise in all areas of maternity and support all staff coming into the service.
• All staff are provided with orientation days in all areas.

Where you'll be working:

John Hunter Hospital Maternity Services is one of the largest level 6 tertiary hospitals in NSW offering services to women requiring a higher level of care across the district. John Hunter Hospital is located in the Newcastle area, just 20 minutes away from local beaches and cafes.

Our maternity service works collaboratively with a highly collegial multidisciplinary team consisting of medical staff, nursing, midwifery, physiotherapists, social workers, and more to ensure that the highest quality of care is offered to women and their families.

As a service, we expect that all staff treat each other with respect and appreciate that we all bring a wealth of knowledge, expertise, and experience to the team.

As the largest employer in the region, we encourage our staff to use their knowledge, skills, and experience to innovate and challenge existing methods of operating for the benefit of our patients. Meeting the principles of excellence, every patient, every time.

The NSW Government has committed $835 million to redevelop the John Hunter and John Hunter Children's Hospital. The John Hunter Health and Innovation Precinct project will deliver an innovative and integrated precinct with industry-leading facilities.  The project will work in collaboration with health, education, and research partners to meet the current and future needs of the greater Newcastle, Hunter New England, and Northern NSW regions.

Our recruitment process:

Whilst this position is open to all individuals, it is a targeted recruitment process for Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people under section 21 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply and consideration will be given to suitable Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants to promote equal or improved access. 

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.

• Gain diverse experience by rotating through various areas of maternity services.
• Enjoy a balanced work-life routine with a 7-day roster offering a variety of shifts, including the option for 12-hour shifts in selected areas.
• A supportive environment with 24/7 access to clinical leads ensures continuous support for midwives in all aspects of maternity services.
• Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero.
• ADO's each month (for full-time employees).
• 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part-time employees).
• Salary packaging options.
• Fitness Passport.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members.
• Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals.

• Current registration as a Registered Midwife with AHPRA.

• You are positive, friendly, enthusiastic, eager to learn, and can work as part of a team.
• You are passionate about women-centred care and thrive on making a positive difference to women, their families, and babies throughout the pregnancy journey.
• You respond appropriately and effectively to challenging situations and show a commitment to support colleagues and patients.

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