- Yorke and Northern Local Health Network, Midwifery Group Practice, Port Pirie
- Salary:$74,831 -$102,103 p.a (pro rata) - RN/RM1
- Temporary Part Time working 64 hours per fortnight (0.84FTE) up to 6 February 2026
- More than one position available
About the Location:
The Yorke and Northern Local Health Network (YNLHN) supports and fosters a culture in which employees feel they belong and feel safe in their work environment. This culture aims to encourage all people to use their talents and to be valued and rewarded for their contributions.
The Mid North region is SA’s gateway to theoutback and Southern Flinders Ranges, it is renowned for its wonderful rural panoramas and unique country townships. The area is made up of dramatic landscapes and native wildlife and offers an abundance of activities to break up those workdays, including outback camping, four-wheel driving, cycling, and surfing.The beautiful Clare Valleysits within this region and offers some of Australia’s best wines with more than 50 cellar doors to explore and enjoy.
Port Pirie is located 223 kilometres from Adelaide – Port Pirie is a vibrant city known as the “City of Opportunity” with major retail, attractions, tourism, arts, sporting, and events.
It is nestled in the Southern Flinders Ranges as well as being situated on the Spencer Gulf, providing the perfect location of rolling hills meeting the beautiful coastline and is a small drive to some of the most spectacular and diverse hiking trails.
About the position:
The YNLHN Midwifery Group Practice (MGP) commenced in the region in 2019 and was one of the first MGP models in Regional South Australia, with a total of 5 birthing sites within the network, there are approximately 540 births across the network and up to 700 women cared for. The YNLHN is an all risk MGP model delivering Midwifery care in Hospitals with a level 3 capability. Midwives in the YNLHN work within the Australian Midwifery Council consultation and referral guidelines and lead maternity care collegially with GP Obstetricians and Obstetric Specialist in the provision of Perinatal care of the women in the MGP model. As a recipient of the 2020/21 SA Nursing and Midwifery Excellence Awards for ‘Excellence in Person Centred Care’ and the First Regional LHN to receive BFHI accreditation in 2021, the Y&N Network provides progressive and innovative care to the women who engage in the MGP program. Ensuring that Midwives work to their scope of practice, YNLHN encourage Midwives towards endorsement and credentialling, leadership opportunities, women’s health specialisation and ongoing professional development to be the best Midwife they can be.
About you:
- Registered or eligible for registration as a Nurse/Midwife or Midwife with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and who holds, or who is eligible to hold, a current practicing certificate
- Registered Nurse &/or Midwife with preferably least 3 years post registration experience.
- Have experience or wish to gain experience in Midwifery Group Practice or continuity care models.
- Demonstrated competence in the relevant area of nursing practice in accordance with the appropriate standards of practice.
- Effective communication, problem solving, conflict resolution and negotiation skills.
- Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
- Experience in the supervision of assistants in midwifery, student midwives, enrolled nurses and less experienced registered midwives.
What YNLHN can offer you:
- The opportunity to work in a progressive and innovative MGP Program in a 12 month contract
- A fantastic location to work and live in
- Opportunities to grow professionally and develop leadership skills
- Access to salary sacrifice arrangements through Smart Salary up to $9,010 each FBT year + $2,650 for Meal Entertainment expenses each FBT year.
- Access to relocation allowance (if qualify) and some areas have access to a remote zone allowance.
- This position attracts a 35% loading on call allowance.
- Access to generous leave provisions and professional development opportunities
- Support to you and your family via Employee Assistance Program
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Applicant Information
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working part-time.Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements.
Check(s)
- DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC)
- National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups required for this position (E.g. aged care employment or work involving vulnerable clients)
Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category A(direct contact with blood or body substances)
SA Health Services are required to implement theAddressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policyin the workplace.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.Job ref:895813
Enquiries
Vanessa Watson
CenSTaR Administration Officer
Phone:0468810489
E-mail:[email protected]
Application Closing Date
13 March 2025, 11:55PM
Attachments
895813 Registered Midwife - Role Description.pdf
Australian applicant guidelines
International applicant guidelines