Permanent Full time (76 hours per fortnight) – Available NOW
An exciting and rewarding opportunity is available for a suitably qualified Registered Midwife to join our passionate small team of midwives to provide high quality midwifery care throughout the continuum of maternity care to our community in Portland and surrounding areas, whilst recognising the needs and acknowledging the dignity, culture and values of our patients and their families and/or carers.
Be part of a team with a strong culture of support, be involved in an exciting change with the introduction of new model of care and the opportunity of individual journey development.
About you:
- Degree level qualification with a recognised educational institution in Nursing or Midwifery (or other if required)
- Registration with AHPRA
- FSEP Level 3 (essential)
- A strong midwifery background
- Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated commitment to the provision of care, which focuses on women and their family
- Commitment to flexibility and innovation in practice including an evidence-based approach to care
- High level of autonomy
Click here to view Position Description.
What we will offer:
Attractive salary packaging benefits:
- Remote Area Housing
- Living Expenses capped at $9010
- Meal Entertainment & Accommodation capped at $2650
- Novated Leasing
- 10% superannuation employer contribution
- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
- An active Social Club
- Free parking onsite
- Corporate rate with GMHBA health insurance
About us:
Portland District Health (PDH) provides an integrated health service for the community. The hospital was established in 1856 on the current site and now provides a comprehensive range of services that include:
- Hospital based Medical and Surgical services, Medical Imaging (Radiology), Pharmacy and Pathology
- A 24/7 Urgent Care Centre for emergency treatment
- Residential aged care for 30 residents at Harbourside Lodge
- An extensive range of primary and community services for the local community
PDH delivers services from a single campus, employs around 470 staff with an FTE of approximately 290, and has an active volunteer workforce. The People and Culture Unit sits within the Corporate Services Directorate, with other Units including Finance, Building Services, Food Services, Environmental Services, Executive Support, Administration and Health Information.
We are a low risk level 2 birthing facility. We have between 60 – 80 births a year, but we do see a lot of outpatients that are too high risk to birth here.
We are a small team of 8 Midwives, 1 Obstetrician and 1 Paediatrician.
We work shifts (Morning, late, night), but are also expected to be on-call for births. Each shift there is only 1 Midwife rostered, so you do work alone a lot. Monday-Friday I am also here and on Tuesdays there is an additional Midwife rostered for clinic. If ever the Midwife on shift requires additional support, they call in the on-call Midwife.
There are 2 Midwives present at every birth (Midwife on shift and on-call Midwife).
The Region – Glenelg Shire
Appreciate the beautiful surroundings of the Glenelg Shire, trek the Great South West Walk, Bridgewater Bay’s rugged coastline, or explore Budj Bim (a World Heritage site) and Mount Richmond National Park.
Affordable coastal, rural and low density urban housing, a choice or private and public primary and secondary school makes Portland an ideal place to work, live and raise a family.
To find out more about Portland visit the Glenelg Shire and I Am Portland websites
How to apply
Applications need to include:
- a letter which tells us who you are and why you should be our next team member. Look at the selection criteria in the position description for some ideas.
- a resume outlining your education, experience and work related achievements. We are looking to see if your employment and experience have set you up with skills needed to be successful in this role.
- details of at least two professional referees. We will be calling them and asking them a wide range of questions about how you performed as an employee in your past roles. They need to be able to provide feedback on your performance.
The successful applicant will be required to be eligible for and undergo the following:
- Police Record Check
- Current Working with Children’s’ check
- Current Immunisation status. This role must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and meet the requirements of the Portland District Health Immunisation Policy.
Applications are to be directed to HR Coordinator, Portland District Health, Bentinck Street, PORTLAND VIC 3305 or emailed to: recruit.pdh@swarh.vic.gov.au
For queries please phone: (03) 5521 0312
