Registered Nurse/Midwife (Maternity/Paediatric Unit) - Mount Gambier & Districts Health ServiceLimestone Coast Local Health Network, Mount Gambier & Districts Health ServiceOngoing full-time and temporary part-time contracts available, working over a 7 day rosterAre you a Registered Nurse/Midwife wanting to join a supportive regional Maternity and Paediatric unit? You will assist with the provision of professional high quality nursing and midwifery care within the Maternity/Paediatric Unit at Mount Gambier & Districts Health Service, caring for women and babies from 34 weeks gestation, prenatal and postnatal care and paediatric patients. Assessing individual patient needs, you will plan, implement or coordinate appropriate service delivery from a range of accepted options. You will also provide health education, counselling and rehabilitation programs to improve the health outcomes of individual patients or groups. Consolidating your knowledge and skills, you will develop in capability through continuous professional development and experience and maintain cooperative and productive working relationships with all members of the Maternity/Paediatric Unit.
Why Join Us Work in a friendly unit across a multidisciplinary team of nurses, midwives, GP obstetricians, specialist obstetricians and paediatriciansOpportunity to work across all aspects of midwifery and paediatric careWork in an environment that encourages educational opportunities with modern equipment and facilitiesJob security and financial incentives: in addition to the annual salary and entitlements (superannuation & leave loading), we also offer salary sacrifice benefits.Relocation reimbursement of up to $13,000 may be available to people relocating for this opportunity.Work/life balance - many sporting clubs, activities and social events suitable for young and mature professionalsConveniently located approximately halfway between two major cities: Melbourne and AdelaideSupported in Clinical Supervision and Professional Development opportunitiesNursing roles in Mount Gambier have much to offer. You will benefit from ongoing career development and learning opportunities, be part of a progressive rural region, have access to an extensive range of clinical support on site, and be part of a friendly team environment.
About You Registered or eligible for registration as a Nurse/Midwife by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, and hold or be eligible to hold a current practicing certificate. We are seeking applicants who are registered as both Nurse and Midwife, however, consideration will be given for a Registered Midwife with appropriate experience.With demonstrated competence in nursing/midwifery practice in accordance with the appropriate standards, you will demonstrate a commitment to providing patient and family-centred care.Your effective communication, problem solving, conflict resolution and negotiation skills will equip you to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team and prioritise workloads.About Us Mount Gambier & Districts Health Service is the largest hospital in regional South Australia and has been identified as one of the four general hospitals to provide treatment for Country people closer to home. Committed to maintaining and improving the health and well-being of the people of South Australia, it provides a comprehensive range of high quality, accessible hospital and related services as well as promoting the health of the general community and encouraging healthy behaviour on the part of the individual.
Check(s) National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups required for this position.Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category A (direct contact with blood or body substances) SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job Ref: 864764
Application Close Date22 January 2025 - 11:55PM
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