East Melbourne, Australia

Job Description

Epworth Freemasons provides a range of world-class health services and is one of Victoria's leading maternity hospitals. Epworth Freemasons specialises in women’s and men’s health services including breast and gynaecological surgery, endoscopy and urology. Epworth Freemasons also offers comprehensive cancer care, and a full range of surgical services, including robotic assisted surgery, orthopaedics and ICU care. Epworth Freemasons cares for newborns and families across three locations - Victoria Parade, Albert Street and Park Hyatt Melbourne. In summary, working at Epworth Freemasons Maternity Hospital provides staff with a dynamic and rewarding environment that prioritizes professional development, teamwork, and patient-centered care. The hospital’s commitment to innovation, support for staff wellbeing, and emphasis on collaboration make it an attractive place for those in the healthcare field, especially those passionate about maternity and neonatal care. Job Description Options exist for you to work in either a permanent full-time or part-time capacity within our Post Natal ward at Epworth Freemasons. The Maternity Services department consists of 9 birth suites, 10 bed special care nursery, 34 bed postnatal unit and a 6 bed hospital in the Park Hyatt Hotel and currently accommodates approximately 3,000 births per annum. You will make an impact by: Delivering an exceptional patient experience to women, their partners/families and their babies to have positive pregnancy, birth and postnatal experience Providing a high standard of nursing/midwifery care Encouraging and role-modelling empathy to patients and families What you'll be doing Providing holistic midwifery care to postnatal mothers and newborns, including advice and support on feeding, baby care, and maternal recovery Monitoring the health and wellbeing of both mother and baby, and identifying and addressing any potential issues or concerns Collaborating with other healthcare professionals to ensure a seamless and comprehensive care experience Participating in ongoing professional development to stay up-to-date with the latest midwifery practices and guidelines To be successful in this role… You will have: Current unrestricted midwifery registration with AHPRA Previous experience working in a Birth Suite or Post Natal ward Contemporary knowledge of best practice in maternity and newborn nursing care and the patient journey We will review applications as we receive them. Qualifications Additional Information It’s the sense of belonging and being part of an organisation that puts the patient in the centre of all that is done. In addition to this, you will have access to: Epworth’s Not for Profit status (and not available in the public sector) provides the opportunity for employees to salary package up to $15,900 pre-tax annually, leading to greater take home pay The largest educational scholarship program of its kind in Australia Ability to purchase up to four additional weeks of leave Reduced cost of health services for you and your family at Epworth Relocation assistance is available for approved candidates Enquire / Apply for this Position Sound interesting? To apply, click the I'm Interested button now and attach your CV and cover letter. For more information, refer to the attached position description or contact or phone (03) 9426 0606 . #J-18808-Ljbffr