Registered Midwife (524389)

Launceston is the perfect launchpad for all of your Tassie adventures. Gorgeous wineries on your doorstep, along with magnificent experiences. Add to that the magical natural landscapes for you to explore are endless. When it’s time for work and not play the Women and Children's Department comes into its own. An incredibly supportive and friendly team who leave you feeling appreciated. A well resourced unit who clearly invest in their best asset- their midwives. Collaborative relationships that fulfil our ultimate role, to be “with woman”

The Maternity Unit, Launceston General Hospital:

• The Launceston General Hospital (LGH) is the major referral hospital in Northern Tasmania.
• As a Registered Midwife you will be part of the team that delivers approximately 1,600 newborn babies each year. With a 6 bed Labour Ward, 30 bed Maternity Unit and 9 bed Special Care Unit your work will be fast paced and very rewarding.
• You will have the opportunity to work in various models of midwifery care including ante-natal, birth and post-natal including community based post-natal care, Midwifery Group Practice and Team midwifery.
• Opportunities for career advancement and access to professional development.

What others have to say about the team:

• Oh, so much good to say about Womens and Childrens Services! Very friendly and welcoming core staff, great culture, supportive and respectful collaborative relationships. Ratios that allow for safe and fulfilling patient care

• Very skilled core staff. Help is always available in all situations!

• A very enjoyable workplace with positive culture, helpful staff, collaborative teamwork across all disciplines, and a commitment to excellence.

• Felt welcomed and part of the team from day one. Friendly, social, and skilled team. Workloads are such that you can actually provide Midwifery care. Launceston is a super liveable place, so beautiful with flowers everywhere, everything is within walking distance and soooo many places to eat amazing food.

• Great work/life balance

• Relocation allowance for successful interstate applicants can be negotiated

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

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 career in Tasmania’s public health system means building strong connections with colleagues and patients. It also means embracing a lifestyle where you can enjoy extraordinary experiences outside of work while making a significant impact on the community during work.

Details of appointment:

Permanent, full time, shift worker (fully rotational) position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing from 4 May 2025.

*notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.

Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time, and casual vacancies.

Salary: $78,179 to $105,995 per annum. Our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance with Nurses and Midwives (Tasmania State Service) Agreement 2023.

Access to the Grade 4 salary range $99,455- $105,995 is subject to successful application for progression to Grade 4

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