In Sydney Local Health District our vision is Excellence in health and healthcare for all. You will be working in an innovative district that celebrates and invests in the ideas of staff, values people and offers life-long careers. Join the team at one of the leading public health organisations in Australia!
About the Role
The Registered Midwife- Midwifery group Practice (MGP) coordinates and delivers high quality woman centred care in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia’s standards of practice for midwives, the policies and procedures of NSW Health and Sydney Local Health District (SLHD).
The MGP midwife will work in a caseload model, in partnership with women to give the necessary support, care and advice during pregnancy, labour, conduct births and to provide care for the newborn and the infant in the postpartum period. The midwife will work with the authority, responsibility and accountability for the achievement of quality care and monitoring of outcomes for allocated women. The role includes supporting, facilitating, developing and maintaining standards of midwifery care and links within the hospital and community. The MGP midwife must demonstrate a broad range of midwifery skills and knowledge to provide care relevant to the woman’s needs. In addition to providing care for allocated women, you will provide support to other staff.
This MGP service will provide pregnancy care for women residing within the natural catchment of Concord hospital. Antenatal care will be provided at a purpose built clinic on the campus of Concord Hospital. labour and birth care will be provided by MGP midwives at either RPA or Canterbury maternity units. Postnatal and infant care will be provided by the MGP midwife for women and babies following return home from hospital after birth.
This position will be based at Concord Repatriation General Hospital; however, you will be required to work at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital and Canterbury Hospital.
For more information, please view the Position Description
Ideal Candidate
- Registration with AHPRA
- Demonstrates commitment to professional development, including evidence informed practice and the acquisition and retention of comprehensive Midwifery skills.
- Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively with midwifery and multidisciplinary team members, and apply professional and ethical boundaries.
- Current NSW Drivers Licence (P2 Licence Acceptable) and willingness to travel in the course of employment.
Benefits and Perks
- Paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave loading.
- Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing. For more information visitSalaryPackagingPlus
- Access to free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education
- Access to confidential EAP counselling for staff and their families
- Because we care about your health: Free annual influenza vaccination, discounted Fitness Passport membership, and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.
For more information about other benefits, please visitSLHD Benefit
Working for Sydney Local Health District - NSW Health
This is a Category A position. To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy(PD2024_015).
SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.
Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles within NSW Health. For more information, please visit:https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/
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For enquiries, please contact Kate Griew on 0475 824 451 or email at [email protected]
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Applications Close: 23 February 2025