Registered Midwife (528510)

Living and working in the best place on earth!!! Tired of big cities? How about a walk along the beach just before work?

Consider moving to North West Tasmania to experience wonderful beaches, mountains, world heritage listed national parks, hinterland villages, great food, wine and more. Living in Tasmania you will experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, world-renowned food and wine, wild and beautiful landscapes, a relaxed island lifestyle, and a fascinating history. Comparatively lifestyle with fantastic properties in idyllic locations at a fraction of the cost compared to Australia’s capital cities.  Traffic jam is not a common term in North West Tasmania and you will have a great work life balance. 

The Team:

The North West Maternity Services (NWMS) is primarily located at the North West Regional Hospital, with satellite and community-based services delivered across Mersey Community Hospital (MCH), King Island District Hospital, Smithton District Hospital and West Coast District Hospital.  Our service covers the full scope of maternity care including antenatal clinics, parenting education classes, pregnancy and postnatal assessment services, a 4-bed birthing suite, 20 bed inpatient ward, 8 bed special care nursery and extended care midwifery services for women when they discharge home after birth.  We also offer women dedicated lactation services as well as connections through our allied health colleagues for social work, women’s health physio and diabetes services and perinatal mental health.

We are growing our team & seeking applications from Registered Midwives to join us in delivering high-quality, women-centred Maternity Services. 

The North West Maternity Service is leading the way nationally in building towards a culture where our successes are recognised and celebrated, we don’t shy away from our challenges and instead see them as opportunities to grow and evolve with a shared purpose of the North West woman at the centre.  We actively work to cultivate an environment where all people are safe to speak, learn and share ideas, no matter their role, level of experience or position. 

As a midwife in this exciting new service, you will have many opportunities to care for women and their babies from varied backgrounds, different social status, a range of beliefs and expectations and challenged with physical and obstetric conditions. 

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Our ideal candidate will:

• have women-centred approach to Midwifery Care
• Foster collaboration and team work
• Be committed to excellence in practice
• Embrace and contribute to a learning culture

The Role:

These positions aren’t just another job in another hospital – it can be your chance to demonstrate your strong clinical acumen, and influence and foster an enthusiastic team of health professionals.

You will:

• You will be able to join a group of clinicians with diverse skills and a common culture of safe patient and staff care.
• Provide advice, care, and support to women during pregnancy, birth and the postnatal period including care of the newborn
• Show Initiative, being adaptable and able to respond and adjust easily to change
• Be resilient, persevering to achieve your goals in the face of obstacles and remaining calm and in control under pressure
• Strengthen health outcomes through the provision of safe quality, clinically appropriate midwifery care in partnership with women, their families and other health professionals. 

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

Why Tasmania:

The Department of Health Tasmania oversees various hospitals across the state, including the Royal Hobart Hospital, Launceston General Hospital, Northwest Regional Hospital, and Mersey Community Hospital, as well as district hospitals and ambulance services. Additionally, it provides community health, mental health, and primary healthcare services to the Tasmanian community through more than 300 sites.

Tasmania, Australia's only island state, offers unparalleled natural beauty and a luxurious lifestyle. Pursuing your health