REGISTERED MIDWIFE

REGISTERED MIDWIFE

Ongoing Part Time - 64 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

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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.

Additional Benefits:

• Salary Packaging
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• Social Club
• Free parking
• GMHBA health insurance corporate rate
• Flexible working conditions
• Employee Assistance program
• Wellbeing Initiatives
• Relocation Assistance maybe available

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 are through PDH website and must include:

• A letter which tells us who you are and why you should be our next team member. 
• 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.

Portland District Health will only accept self-candidate applications for this position. Candidates submitted via agency will not be considered, Portland District Health will therefore not accept liability for agency costs. 

The successful applicant will be required to be eligible for and undergo the following:

• Police Record Check
• Current Victorian 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.

 For queries please phone HR (03) 5521 0312

Portland District Health recognises the value of equal employment opportunity and is committed to patient safety and promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace. We are committed to providing positive employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and welcome employment applications from candidates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background.