Registered Midwife, Department of Health. Launceston, Launceston, & North East TAS. Nursing: midwifery, neonatal, SCN, & NICU (healthcare & medical). Government-SState (Government & Defense). Full time. $75,902 + $102,908 pro rata per annum + 11% super.

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

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 new-born babies each year. With a 6-bed labor ward, a 30-bed maternity unit, and a 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 antenatal, birth, and postnatal, including community-based postnatal 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 Women's and Children's 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 a positive culture, helpful staff, collaborative teamwork across all disciplines, and a commitment to excellence.

I 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 there are so many places to eat amazing food.

Great work/life balance: Relocation allowances for successful interstate applicants can be negotiated. The Role: The Registered Midwife strengthens 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 for this position to address in your application.

Details of Appointments: Multiple permanent, full-time, and part-time shift work (fully rotational), commencing as soon as possible, 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 and part-time vacancies. Salary: $75,902 - $102,908 pro rata per annum + 11% superannuation + access to salary packaging. Access to the Grade 4 salary range of $96,558–$102,908 is subject to a successful application for progression to Grade 4. The salary range is in accordance with the Nurses and Midwives (Tasmanian State Service) Agreement 2023.

Eligibility: Successful applicants will be required to meet the following essential criteria: Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Midwife. Current Working with Children Registration. Registrations and licenses that are essential requirements of this role must remain current and valid at all times whilst employed in this role and the status of these may be checked at any time during employment. It is the employee’s responsibility to ensure that registration and licenses remain current and to advise the Employer if their circumstances change. This includes notifying the Employer if a registration or license is revoked, cancelled or has its conditions altered.

The Head of State Service has determined that the person nominated for this job must 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, Identification checks, and disciplinary action in previous employment check. Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents.

We encourage you to review the Applicant guide and statement of duties prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and selection criteria.

Position: Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) Maternity Unit

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Phone: 0367778948 Email: jennifer.pople@ths.tas.gov.au