Maternity Unit – Inpatient Unit Permanent and Fixed term positions available About the Role Grampians Health Ballarat is seeking a dynamic, energetic midwives to work in the Maternity Unit's Inpatient Unit.
The maternity unit comprises 16 inpatient beds, 3-5 birthing suites and a labour ward triage area.
We are a level 5 maternity service with a level 4 SCN with 8-10 cots on the same floor.
Working within a multidisciplinary team you will be expected to facilitate and foster best practice and service delivery to our clients and their families within the Maternity department.
Being part of a team that values Leadership and Excellence in Healthcare you will work in first class facilities that maximizes care, compassion, individual choice and quality outcomes for all clients and patients.
Key Responsibilities Promote high standards of care by partnering with patients and the community, advocating for patient rights, and supporting evidence-based practices.
Model positive change, engage in midwifery innovations, and participate actively in committees and working groups.
Deliver safe, quality, family-centred care and actively support and promote positive change at both local and organizational levels.
Use organizational resources responsibly and cost-effectively, understand the annual budget framework, and operate within established delegations of authority.
Apply evidence-based midwifery expertise to enhance practice, make timely decisions to meet the needs of patients and staff, participate in decision-making at local and Directorate levels, and support relevant research to improve health outcomes for all cultural groups.
Skills & Experience Hold a current AHPRA registration and practicing certificate, with demonstrated clinical knowledge, organizational skills, and proficiency in using maternity-related ICT.
Collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team, communicate well with patients, visitors, and staff, and possess strong interpersonal skills.
Commit to ongoing education, engage in evidence-based practice and research, and continuously develop professional skills.
Recent maternity care experience, ability to work across the childbearing continuum, and possession of relevant certifications or qualifications, such as childbirth education or lactation consultancy.
Hold a current driver's license and be prepared to work flexibly as required.
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Interested?
Click APPLY or if you wish to discuss the role prior to applying, contact Annemarie McKenzie, Nurse Unit Manager on 53204970 or ****** for a confidential discussion.
We're actively seeking candidates for this role and will review applications as they are submitted.
Applications will close when the position is filled.
About Grampians Health Grampians Health provides healthcare to a large region at our campuses based in Ballarat, Dimboola, Edenhope, Horsham and Stawell.
Our mission is to deliver sustainable healthcare tailored to evolving community and workforce needs.
We strive to enhance services and careers, providing quality healthcare to rural and regional communities.
Joining Grampians Health means being part of a diverse team, with a variety of career opportunities in acute, maternity, mental health, allied health, aged care and support services.
Culture & Benefits Flexible work arrangements and purchase leave opportunities Salary packaging for living expenses such as rent/mortgage plus meals, entertainment & holidays Access to Staff Fitness program Staff rewards and recognition programs Ballarat Region Ballarat is the largest centre in Western Victoria and the state's fastest growing inland city.
Dubbed Australia's most liveable city in 2020, Ballarat is home to first class education, fine dining and boutique shopping.
Uniquely located within easy access to Melbourne, Geelong, Bendigo and the Western district, Ballarat is blessed with some of Australia's most significant heritage buildings and natural landscapes.
To learn more about Ballarat click here - Visit Ballarat Diversity and Inclusion All appointments are subject to a satisfactory police records check, immunisation clearance and Working with Children check and/or NDIS Worker Screening Check.
All employees must be willing and able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when required, which at a minimum is a surgical mask.
Additional PPE requirements are role-dependent.
Grampians Health is a child safe organisation, committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people.
Grampians Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workforce.
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, mature age workers and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (or questioning), intersex and asexual LGBTQIA+.