Registered Nurse - Midwife (513402) - Transition to Practice Midwifery Program Department of HealthHospitals & Primary Care - Hospitals NthLaunceston General Hospital Applications must be submitted by Friday 27 September, 2024 11:55 PM AEST Award/Classification: Nurses and Midwives (Tasmanian State Service) Award, Registered Nurse, Grade 3-4 $75,902 to $102,908 pro rata, per annum Employment type: Part Time Region: North Location: LGH Charles Street, Launceston The Launceston General Hospital Maternity Unit invites applications for our well-supported and comprehensive TtP Midwifery Program. LGH Maternity Unit Transition to Practice Midwifery Program:
We support newly graduated Midwives in order for them to consolidate their midwifery training across all areas of maternity including antenatal, birth suite, and postnatal. We are looking for midwives who are passionate about providing women-centred care based on best practice principles. We provide Professional Development Days including practical skills sessions that are focused on new graduate learning needs. 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.
The role:
The Registered Nurse - Midwife strengthens health outcomes through the provision of safe quality, clinically appropriate nursing and midwifery care in partnership with women, patients/clients, their families, and other health professionals. Details of Appointments:
Multiple fixed-term, part-time, shift-worker (fully rotational) positions working 48 hours per fortnight, commencing from 5 January 2025 until 5 July 2025. Notwithstanding hours may be negotiated with the successful applicant. Salary:
$75,902- $102,908 per annum (pro rata). Our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount. Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria: Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse and as a Registered Midwife Current Working with Children Registration
The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this job is to satisfy a pre-employment check before taking up the appointment, on promotion or transfer. The following checks are to be conducted: Conviction checks in the following areas: crimes of violence sex-related offences serious drug offences crimes involving dishonesty Disciplinary action in previous employment check.
How to Apply:
Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen. This ensures important questions about you are answered. Please note:
We do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.
All attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. Referee details are submitted as part of the online application so make sure you have the contact details of two referees before applying.
Contact:
Jenny PoplePosition: Nurse Unit Manager Maternity Ward 4O/4BPhone: (03) 6777 8948E-mail:
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