Join our supportive team at Manning Maternity Services and make a meaningful impact by providing compassionate, woman-centred care to new mothers and their families.

At Hunter New England Health, enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. You'll contribute to the team enriching health in millions of ways every day. On top of this we also offer:

• Ongoing education and professional development opportunities
• Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
• Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
• Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals

About the role:
In this role, you will assist in delivering direct patient care in the post-natal unit, under the supervision and guidance of a Registered Midwife. You will work in partnership with women, midwives, medical officers, and other maternity care providers to ensure collaborative, woman-centred care.

Your responsibilities will include providing midwifery care to women and their families, adhering to the AIM scope of practice, legal and ethical guidelines, and NSW Health and HNE Health policies and procedures. You will work within a care plan developed by a registered midwife, ensuring all aspects of midwifery care are delivered safely and effectively.

Where you’ll be working:
Manning Maternity Services offers comprehensive, woman-centred care to mothers and babies from 34 weeks of gestation, focusing on those with low to moderate risk factors, as well as post-caesarean section care.

The Maternity Unit is equipped with three birthing rooms, each with an ensuite, an assessment room, and a spacious bath designed for use during labour. Additionally, the unit provides 13 beds for the care of antenatal and postnatal mothers and their babies.

Our dedicated staff are fully supported by the Midwifery Unit Manager, Clinical Midwifery Educators, and Clinical Midwifery Specialists to ensure the highest standard of care.

Additional information:

• Hunter New England Health 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.
• To be eligible for employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport, or hold an appropriate visa that allows you to live and work in Australia. Employment of a temporary visa holder will only be offered in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
• If you are currently employed with HNE Health in a position of the same grade, you may not need to submit an online application to be considered. Please contact the hiring manager to discuss your options first.
• We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.

Requirements:

• Enrolled in the Bachelor of Midwifery program at University of Newcastle in second year, first semester or third year.
• Currently enrolled or successfully completed Midwifery Practice & Woman with Complex Care Neets A-MIDI 2105.
  

Want to know more?
1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position

For role related queries or questions contact Lyn Murray on[email protected]

Information for Applicants:

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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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