Welcome to St John of God Health Care

St John of God Health Care is one of the largest private providers of health care services in Australia, employing more than 16,000 employees (caregivers). We operate 26 hospitals and services comprising more than 3,300 hospital beds, including home nursing, disability services and social outreach programs.

As a Catholic, not-for-profit group, we invest all profits to the communities we serve by updating and expanding our facilities and technology; expanding existing services and developing and acquiring new services; and providing Social Outreach services to people experiencing disadvantage to improve health and wellbeing.

St John of God Murdoch Hospital is one of the leading private health campuses in Western Australia, and major health care hub in the southern region. Offering 507-beds, services include an emergency department, operating theatres, endoscopy suites, birth suite and maternity ward, medical library and education center.

Your Role

As a Registered Midwife you will take time with patients and their families supporting them through every step of their journey to being a parent. Our midwives are dedicated to providing all aspects of pregnancy, birth and postnatal care in our antenatal clinics and services, on our maternity wards and in birth suites, in addition to care for our babies in our special care nurseries.

We offer Midwives who are early in their career or returning to practice, a supportive program to enhance their knowledge and skills as a Midwife. You will also be provided with specialised Midwifery educators that will work alongside you in all areas of the unit.

The Position

• Assess, plan, deliver and evaluate patient care, seeking support from senior staff as required.
  
• Promote and contribute to effective communication, facilitating teamwork and cooperation within the ward and within the hospital.
  
• Provide patient education and act as a resource where appropriate.
  
• Support and supervise staff and students as required, including orientating and precepting staff.
  
• Contribute to the achievement of Hospital and Clinical Services operational objectives.

You will have a registration with Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA) as a Registered/Nurse Midwife, a demonstrated commitment to quality patient care and satisfaction, along with well-developed interpersonal and relationship building skills.

To succeed you will have an ability to work effectively and harmoniously within the multi-disciplinary health care team, with a commitment to ongoing education and professional development.

Above all, patients will be at the core of everything you do committing to and supporting our Mission and Values.

We can offer you

• Novated leasing
  
• work related expenses
  
• self-education and
  
• additional superannuation
  

• Salary: $76,990 to $101,314 per annum plus 11.5% superannuation
  
• Full-time, part-time and casual positions available. There is an opportunity to discuss working 12-hour shifts and preferred shift patterns.
  
• Specific midwifery orientation offering supernumerary time, this includes working with a Lactation Consultant
  
• Salary packaging up to $18,550 on a range of benefits such as mortgage, rent, meal entertainment, holiday accommodation or other everyday living expenses as well as options to salary package benefits above the FBT cap on items such as:
  
  
• A healthy work-life balance through flexible work options, additional purchased leave & well-being programs
  
• Access to gym fitness and wellbeing benefits through Fitness Passport
  
• Employee discount on St John of God Hospital & Medical Services and Private Health Insurance
  
• Employee support through our dedicated free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  
• Innovative Professional Development opportunities
  
• Access to professional development through further internal and external learning opportunities
  
• Tailored tutorial sessions to support your learning and smooth transition into the maternity workforce
  
• Travel Green allowance. If you walk, carpool or use public transport you could be eligible for up to $1,500 per year

All applicants are asked to submit a current CV and covering letter (of no more than two (2) pages) demonstrating how you meet the above position requirements.

For enquiries, please contact Siobhan Eccles, Maternity Manager, on (08) 9438 9740

At St John of God Health Care, we celebrate diversity and warmly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. Our commitment is to create a safe and nurturing environment for all children and vulnerable individuals in our care and proactively take steps to protect them from abuse, ensuring their safety and well-being. Our inclusive culture fosters an environment that is respectful and secure, welcoming and accessible, and unified through our diverse community.

Applications will be reviewed throughout the advertising period and interviews conducted regularly. Apply today!