Details
This role is based in our Outpatients Maternity Service, which include antenatal care and postnatal care in the community. You would have the opportunity to work across both North West Regional Hospital and Mersey Community hospital and our scenic outreach services. The North West Maternity Services (NWMS) is primarily located at the North West Regional Hospital, with satellite and community-based services delivered across Mersey Community Hospital (MCH), King Island District Hospital, Smithton District Hospital and West Coast District Hospital. Our service covers the full scope of maternity care including antenatal clinics, parenting education classes, pregnancy and postnatal assessment services, a 4-bed birthing suite, 20 bed inpatient ward, 8 bed special care nursery and extended care midwifery services for women when they discharge home after birth. We also offer women dedicated lactation services as well as connections through our allied health colleagues for social work, women’s health physio and diabetes services and perinatal mental health
The Location
Consider moving to North West Tasmania to experience wonderful beaches, mountains, world heritage listed national parks, hinterland villages, great food, wine and more. Living in Tasmania you will experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, world-renowned food and wine, wild and beautiful landscapes, a relaxed island lifestyle, and a fascinating history. Comparatively lifestyle with fantastic properties in idyllic locations at a fraction of the cost compared to Australia’s capital cities. Traffic jam is not a common term in North West Tasmania and you will have a great work life balance.
Roles/Responsibilities
• Have women-centred approach to Midwifery Care
• Foster collaboration and team work
• Be committed to excellence in practice
• Embrace and contribute to a learning culture
• You will be able to join a group of clinicians with diverse skills and a common culture of safe patient and staff care.
• Provide advice, care, and support to women during pregnancy, birth and the postnatal period including care of the newborn
• Show Initiative, being adaptable and able to respond and adjust easily to change
• Be resilient, persevering to achieve your goals in the face of obstacles and remaining calm and in control under pressure
• Strengthen health outcomes through the provision of safe quality, clinically appropriate midwifery care in partnership with women, their families and other health professionals.
About Skilled Nursing
Skilled Nursing is a nursing division within Skilled Medical Pty Ltd, a leader in international health and Medical Recruitment placement for short-term and permanent roles.
Skilled Medical is a doctor-led company with 15 years of industry experience, and is an international Medical Recruitment agency that helps qualified medical professionals with their career in Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and Ireland.
With local offices located in Melbourne and London, we provide a personalised service to assist Nurses like yourself in finding their next role within the healthcare industry.
To Apply
By clicking on 'Apply Now' you will register your interest to work. Once your CV/Resume has been received, a Recruitment Consultant will be in touch.
To speak to our Nursing Team directly and discuss this opportunity, please email your enquiry/CV to Anne-Marie Macleod at [email protected] or call us on 1300 444 100.
This permanent position is suitable for a qualified UK/IE candidate, subject to meeting professional registration and work visa requirements.