Midwife

Midwife

Permanent Part-Time (0.5EFT)

About the role:

Midwives working within the Midwifery Model of Care will have the authority, responsibility and accountability for the achievement of quality care outcomes for maternity patients at MDH. It is the role of the Midwife to ensure that care is delivered in accordance with the values and beliefs of the organisation at all times. These responsibilities are delivered within a framework of continuous quality improvement.

The Midwifery Model Midwife works in a highly autonomous paradigm collaborating directly with the woman, her significant other and the woman’s General Practitioner Obstetrician.

Additionally, the Midwifery Model Midwife will work in partnership with acute ward and theatre staff and the General Practitioner anaesthetist group as required. 

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Current qualifications and registration with AHPRA as either a Registered Nurse/Midwife or Registered Midwife.
• Ability to assess, plan, coordinate and evaluate care delivery needs of patients
• An ability to provide clear patient education and instruction
• Sound computer literacy and documentation skills

About you:

We are looking for individuals who are dedicated, reliable, and possess a genuine passion for helping others. The ideal candidate will exhibit and share the Mansfield District Health Values:

We deliver great care: We strive for the best health outcomes for our consumers and communities every time. Consumers are at the centre of our care and we consistently provide high-quality, safe and personalised care. We demonstrate empathy and kindness in every aspect of our care.

We respect each other: We respect our peers, our consumers, our hospital and our environment. Care is delivered thoughtfully and with compassion. We are considerate of our consumers’ dignity and privacy, and our consumers trust and have confidence in our quality of care. We actively listen and act fairly, impartially and without judgement.

We work together: We work as a cohesive team and feel connected to the work we do together. We maintain strong connections to our diverse communities in and outside of Mansfield. We work in collaboration with our partners to deliver exceptional care. We have honest and open conversations with our staff, consumers and the community.

We empower each other: We support and trust each other to deliver an exceptional consumer experience. We give our consumers the information and resources they need to make considered and informed decisions about their health care. We continuously support our staff in their development and empower them to make decisions based on their best judgement.

About us:

Mansfield District Hospital (MDH) is located in Victoria’s scenic high country, at the foot of Mount Buller and on the shores of Lake Eildon, only two hours from Melbourne.

We have created an exceptional health service for the Mansfield and surrounding community. Providing care for all life stages and critical health needs, including acute hospital care, urgent care, operating theatre, obstetrics with a midwifery group practice model, aged care, regional district nursing service for in-home care and our allied health services.

More Information

For further information or to enquire, please contact Janice Rodger, Nurse Unit Manager, Midwifery on 03 5775 8854.

Full details of the role are outlined in the Position Description. To apply please click this link, Mansfield District Hospital Careers | LiveHire and create a profile. Fill out and submit the online application form, attach a resume and a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria.

Applications close midnight 29th December 2024

 Mansfield District Hospital is fully accredited across all services, committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and the principles of diversity in recruitment. Employment is underpinned by merit-based selection and successful applicants are expected to model the MDH Values and Expected Behaviours and abide by the Code of Conduct. Commencement is subject to a successful MDH Police Check and provision of an employee Working with Children Check.