Registered Midwife

• Paid Allocated Day Off (ADO) every month, in addition to your annual leave.
• Recognition of prior relevant service may be considered toward commencing salary.
• Salary Packaging - lowers your taxable income and increases your take-home pay. http://wslhdintranet.wsahs.nsw.gov.au/salary-packaging-with-smartsalary  

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (up to 30th March 2025)
Position Classification: Registered Midwife
Remuneration: $35.32 - $49.60 per hour
Hours Per Week: 38 (Job Share may be considered for part time hours)
Location: Blacktown Hospital

Where you'll be working
Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) is responsible for providing primary and secondary health care for people living in the Auburn, Blacktown, and The Hills Shire, Holroyd and Parramatta Local Government Areas (LGAs) and tertiary care to residents of the Greater Western Region. We are committed to our vision of 'better health services for the people of western Sydney and beyond'. and to the delivery of health care or related services in line with our core values of collaboration, openness, respect, and empowerment.

What you'll be doing
The Registered Midwife is an integral part of the multidisciplinary maternity team providing woman centred care that is focused on the woman's individual needs, expectations and aspirations to achieve optimal birthing outcomes for women and their babies.

How to Apply 
Apply online by submitting your resume, and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date. 

Essential Requirements

• Registration: Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) (NSW Registered Midwife).

Selection Criteria

1. Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Midwife with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). Demonstrated ability to practice in accordance with the Registered Midwife National Competency Standards, Code of Ethics for Midwives, and Code of Professional Conduct for Midwives (Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia).
2. Recent midwifery experience including, antenatal, intrapartum, and postnatal care and lactation support.
3. Demonstrated effective clinical communication through the use of information technology, written and verbal means; and sound interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate with a diverse range of people.
4. An understanding of woman centred care and demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and as part of the multi-disciplinary health care team.
5. Demonstrated ability to lead, supervise, delegate, and negotiate with others to deliver quality midwifery care.
6. Demonstrated ability to effectively prioritise and organise workload and deliver care with integrity and accountability.

Requisition ID: REQ518662
Applications Close: 22nd September 2024

Need more information?

• Discover more about the application process.
• Review the detailed  Position Description for insights into role requirements and criteria.  
• Explore the selection process, employment checks, outcomes and notifications.
• For inquiries about the role, contact Tracy Paterson on Tracy.Paterson@health.nsw.gov.au.