About us:

The Women and Newborn Unit is composed of Maternity and Gynaecology inpatient services, Midwifery Group Practice (MGP), Extended Midwifery Services (EMS), and a Neonatal Nursery. The unit is women and family centred care, reflecting the needs of each woman within a safe and sustainable quality system. All women have access to evidenced based, culturally competent maternity care in a range of settings close to where they live. Appropriately trained and qualified health professionals provide maternity care to women of Gladstone and surrounds.

About the role:

The Registered Midwife (RM) supports excellence in both midwifery/nursing care and patient outcomes. The Registered Midwife is a competent clinician who provides direct midwifery and nursing care with clinical competence and capability, optimising person-centred care and assisting the perinatal journey of women and their families and access to care services. The registered midwife/nurse works in partnership with the wider multidisciplinary team to provide person and women family centred, quality, safe patient care.

About you:

• Current registration as a Registered Midwife with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and a current annual practising certificate are mandatory for this position.
• An understanding of the importance of quality, safety and risk in a healthcare environment.
• Demonstrated ability in working within a Midwifery team in a multidisciplinary environment utilising the principles of contemporary human, material, and financial resource management.
• Demonstrate high level communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact professionally and sensitively with all levels of staff, patients and general public.
• Demonstrated commitment to participating in professional development activities.

What we offer:

Total monthly remuneration value of up to $10,092 is comprised of:

• An hourly rate between $41.73 - $53.53 p.h.
• An hourly rate between $51.33 - $65.84 p.h. (incl 25% casual loading)
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% leave loading

Additional Benefits

• Ongoing Professional Development and Education Opportunities
• Flexible Work-Life Balance and Variety
• Generous Salary Sacrificing Options
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounted Private Health Insurance
• Fitness Passport

Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements:

It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed on the Role Description.

How to apply:

To apply, please submit the following:

• Your current CV or resume, including referees.
• A cover letter (1-2 pages) addressing how your experience, skills and values align with the key responsibilities and expectations outlined in the Role Description.
• Any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.

Please note pre-employment checks will be carried out on applicants recommended for appointment/employment which may include confirming your qualifications, professional registration/s, previous employment history (including any previous disciplinary action), criminal history, Australian work status and vaccination requirements.

For assistance:

1. Contact [email protected]
2. Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) GL5F642014

Applications close: Tuesday, 24 June 2025

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