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 Geelong Hospital St John of God Hospital Geelong is a 253 bed hospital and is recognised as the leading provider of private health care in the Barwon and South-Western region. The hospital provides a range of services including an emergency department, day surgery, medical, surgical and maternity services, along with a 24 hour critical care unit and Cath Lab services.

Your Position at St John of God Geelong Hospital
You will take time with their 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.
Our maternity and neonatal facilities are some of the finest in the country and we offer comprehensive parent education to give you everything for new parents.

We Are Hiring - Registered Midwives
Join our dedicated maternity team! We are currently seeking passionate and experienced Registered Midwives for the following positions:

Registered Midwife - Night Duty (Birth Suite)
We are looking for a skilled midwife to work permanent night shifts in our Birth Suite.

Registered Midwife - Rotating Roster (All Areas)
This role involves rotating through all key areas of maternity care, including the Birth Suite, Postnatal Ward, and Special Care Nursery (SCN).

The Position

• Assesses plans, delivers and evaluates patient care, seeking support from senior staff as required.
• Promotes and contributes to effective communication, facilitating teamwork and cooperation within the ward and within the hospital.
• Provides patient education and acts as a resource where appropriate.
• Supports and supervises staff and students as required, including orientating and preceptoring staff.
• Contributes 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.

The Benefits

• Salary: $68,093 to $96,175 per annum, plus 11.5% superannuation
• Salary $42.94 to $60.65 per hour (casual loading included) plus 11.5% superannuation
• Fulltime/Part time/Casual positions available
• A healthy work-life balance through flexible work options, additional purchased leave & well-being programs
• 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
• Assistance with Australian work visas with progression to permanent residency (where applicable)

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

For enquiries, please contact Sheree Holland, NUM on (03) 5226 1336

Applications will be reviewed throughout the advertising period and interviews conducted regularly - so apply today!

If suitable candidates are identified, shortlisting and interviews may begin before the advertisement closes

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.