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Peninsula Health
Reference Number 22107
Position Title Registered Midwife
Employment Status Permanent Full Time, Permanent Part Time
Location Frankston Hospital
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Peninsula Health currently has opportunities for full time or part time registered midwives to join our dedicated multidisciplinary team caring for women and their families in our fully integrated Women's Health Unit at Frankston Hospital. We provide a level 5 Maternity Service and have 2900 births annually. We are supported by a level 4 Special Care Nursery. It is an exciting time for us as we are undergoing a comprehensive review of our Model of Care. Successful applicants will be encouraged to contribute to this process.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, evaluate and document comprehensive midwifery/nursing care within the area in accordance with best practice and Peninsula Health values
•Ensure safely of the public, patients and staff in relation to the provision of OH&S and Infection Control perspectives
•Complete all Mandatory Training as per hospital policy and participate in organized training and development activities
Assist in the orientation of new staff and the supervision and instruction of students


Essential Criteria
Please view the Position Description for a more detailed list

•Registered Midwife/Nurse with current AHPRA registration
•Completion of a graduate year program
•Demonstrated commitment to delivering high quality outcomes for consumers
•Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
•Demonstrated clinical knowledge and skills commensurate with experience

How to apply

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Other Information

• Ensuring the health and safety of our patients, visitors and staff is at the heart of everything we do. As part of this commitment, all new members of our team must meet the immunisation requirements of their role prior to commencement.
• Peninsula Health is committed to providing positive employment opportunities and outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and welcome employment applications from candidates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background.
• Peninsula Health believes in the strength of a diverse and inclusive workforce where each person’s uniqueness is valued. Peninsula Health believes that by embracing the diverse life experiences and perspectives of our people, we will provide high-quality health care to all members of our community – regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, cultural background, disability, religion or sexual orientation.
Selection Criteria Essential: Registered midwife/nurse with current AHPRA registration.
Essential: Completion of graduate year program.
Essential: Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Essential: Demonstrated commitment to delivering high quality outcomes for consumers.
Essential: Demonstrated clinical knowledge and skills commensurate with experience.
Essential: Ability to use computer software programs and eagerness to learn new programs.
Essential: Communicates well and relates to consumers from a wide range of cultures and backgrounds.
Essential: Able to demonstrate ongoing commitment to professional development.
Essential: Is able to develop continuous improvement opportunities for improved patient/consumer outcomes.
Desirable: Recent completion of RANZCOG Fetal Surveillance Education Program.
Contact Person Kate Brown
Contact Number 97848267
Contact Email katebrown@phcn.vic.gov.au
Alternate Contact Person Sharon White
Alternate Contact Number 97847707
Closing Date 06/08/2017
Position Description Registered Midwife PD 2016.pdf