Midwife/Nurse
Job No:
157595
Location:
Kilmore, VIC
- Multiple full-time and part-time positions available at $80,000 - $100,000 pro-rata + super
- Relocation assistance and temporary accommodation available for the right candidate(s)!
- Genuine opportunities for growth and development for early-career nurses/midwives
- Provide care in a smaller service environment which allows you to work to your strengths and spend more time with each patient
About Us
Kilmore District Health is located in Mitchell Shire and services a population of over 35,000 people from Broadford and Pay long to Wallan and Craigieburn, Lancefield and Romsey and Whittlesea. We have provided health care services to our community since it was founded in 1854.
Comprehensive acute and aged care services are provided to our rapidly increasing catchment population. In 2018-2019, over 2,500 inpatients and 14,500 non-admitted patients were treated, 240 babies were born, and more than 100 residents were accommodated in our facilities. We are also located only 30 minutes away from the Puckapunyal Army Base.
KDH operates from one site encompassing four facilities. The main hospital houses multi-day beds providing acute, subacute and post-natal inpatient services, two birth suites, a perioperative suite, and the Urgent Care centre. There are two residential aged care facilities that provide both residential and respite care and an outpatient and specialist consult facility. A district Nursing Service provides home-based care seven days a week to our community.
Be Rewarded
In addition to a competitive salary of $80,000 - $100,000 pro-rata + super, you will receive genuine opportunities for growth and development, and a work environment that is close-knit and supportive.
Other benefits include:
- Relocation assistance from KDH plus international candidates can benefit from additional relocation supports provided by the state government, up to $13,000 (conditions apply)
- Wellbeing programs e.g. wellbeing Wednesdays, ice cream trucks, taco vans and much more
- Ongoing training and mentoring
- Free, accessible parking
- Long-term tenures
How You'll Make a Difference
You’ll be primarily responsible for providing professional, collaborative and woman-centred maternity care to pregnant women and their families. You will provide care across the ante-natal clinics, pregnancy assessment unit, labour ward, inpatient ward and the domiciliary service.
Kilmore Health District provides this care in a smaller service than most organisations, which allows staff members to work to their full strength and spend more time with each client.
Day to day duties may include:
- Providing care and support during pregnancy as well as labour and the postpartum period to both the mother and the newborn
- Ongoing assessments and detection of complications
- Providing health counselling and education regarding preparation for parenthood, sexual or reproductive health, and child care
What You'll Bring to the Team
You’ll be an early-career midwife/nurse looking to take the next step in your career with an organisation offering genuine growth and development. You’ll be able to work independently, with the confidence and ability to escalate cases as necessary.
Other requirements include:
- Being AHPRA registered or eligible for registration
- Willingness to obtain Fetal Surveillance accreditation (level 2 or above) upon commencement
- Demonstrated ability in the provision of midwifery care (as specified in the National Board competency standards)
- A willingness to work within a flexible roster system with on-call requirements
- Excellent communication skills
- Up-to-date vaccinations for various diseases, including (but not limited to) Influenza and COVID-19
Are you a passionate midwife or nurse looking to take your career to the next level? Apply now!