Registered Midwife - Limestone Coast Local Health Network

Job Description

Registered Midwife - Limestone Coast Local Health Network Job no: 876657Work type: Casual, Full time, Part timeLocation: South EastCategories: Nursing/Midwifery Limestone Coast Local Health Network, Nursing and Midwifery Salary: $72,651 - $99,129 p.a (pro rata) - RN/RM1 Ongoing, Temporary, Full Time, Part Time or casual positions may be available Applications are now open for the Registered Midwife Candidate Pool working across Limestone Coast Local Health Network. Limestone Coast Local Health Network (LHN) is now accepting applications for a Registered Midwife Candidate Pool, to be considered for vacant Midwifery positions (RN/RM1) that become available over the next 12 months. This includes any ongoing or temporary, part time/full time or casual vacancies which may arise within the wider Nursing/Midwifery department. Positions may be based at our sites in Mount Gambier Hospital or at our sites in Bordertown, Kingston SE, Millicent, or Naracoorte. You will assist with the provision of professional high-quality nursing and midwifery care within the Maternity Unit at Mount Gambier & Districts Health Service or across Limestone Coast Local Health Network, caring for women and babies, prenatal and postnatal care. As a Midwife, you will participate in assessing women’s needs and planning, implementing and coordinating appropriate care and service delivery. You will also provide health education, counselling and rehabilitation programs to improve the health outcomes of individual patients or groups. Consolidating your knowledge and skills, you will develop in capability through continuous professional development and experience and maintain cooperative and productive working relationships with all members of the Maternity Unit. About You You will be registered or eligible for registration as a Midwife or Nurse/Midwife by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and hold or be eligible to hold a current practicing certificate. With demonstrated competence in nursing/midwifery practice in accordance with the appropriate standards, you will demonstrate a commitment to providing patient and family-centred care. Your effective communication, problem solving, conflict resolution and negotiation skills will equip you to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team and prioritise workloads. The Benefits Job security and financial incentives: in addition to the annual salary and entitlements (superannuation, leave loading and allowances), we also offer salary sacrifice benefits. Flexible work arrangements 4-6 weeks annual leave (depending on role and roster arrangements) in additional to other leave entitlements Supportive and friendly work environment with professional and personal development opportunities Affordable and relaxing country lifestyle with regional city conveniences. Relocation reimbursement of up to $13,000 may be available to people relocating for this opportunity. Applicant Information Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements. Check(s) National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups required for this position. DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC) Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category A (direct contact with blood or body substances). Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job ref: 876657 Enquiries Karen CahirBusiness Support OfficerPhone: 0403 108 062Email: Application Closing Date 7 August 2025, 11:55PM #J-18808-Ljbffr