Post Graduate Student Midwife

Reference Number: 1885   

Job Title: Post Graduate Student Midwife 

Employment Type: Fixed Term Part Time ending 11/01/2027                                                         

Hours per Fortnight: 64 hours per fortnight 

Classification: Registered Nurse, Grade 2 Student Midwife (YO1 - YO8)

Location: Graham Street 

Closing date: 02/07/2025

For a confidential conversation please contact: Penelope Laidlaw at penelope.laidlaw@gvhealth.org.au or Ria Hodge at ria.hodge@gvhealth.org.au 

About GV Health:

At Goulburn Valley Health we pride ourselves on delivering person-centred care. We aim to enhance patient experience through improved service access, developing partnerships, meeting growth in demand, implementing innovative service models and ensuring workforce flexibility.

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About the role:

The Postgraduate Student Midwife is employed by GV Health for clinical practice and enrolled with Latrobe University for the theoretical components of the program. The Postgraduate Student Midwife works under the supervision of the Registered Midwives. This position is primarily a direct care role assisting in the delivery of woman- and family-centred care and education in antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal periods and the Special Care Nursery. Continuation in this position is dependent on the satisfactory completion of the University course requirements both academic and clinical. 

The Postgraduate Student Midwife reports directly to the Maternity Services Manager within the Maternity Services team. The Maternity Services Department manages the care of women throughout their pregnancy, birth and postnatal period.

Successful candidate will have:

·         Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency as a Registered Nurse

·         Sound clinical assessment skills

·         Committed to delivering care that is woman-focused and family-centred

·         Basic knowledge of patient management and information systems

Position Description: HERE

If qualifications are a requirement for this position, please attach a copy in support of your application. Qualification requirements are outlined in the Position Description under 'Key Selection Criteria'

Why work at GV Health? 

• Free Community Connector Program to personally welcome and connect you to our wonderful community
• Generous salary packaging, subsidised staff parking and discounted leisure memberships
• Flexible work practices and options to purchase additional leave to support work/life balance
• Paid parental leave
• Professional development and study leave to help reach your learning and career goals
• A confidential employee assistance program (EAP) for you and your loved ones
• Social club membership offering a range of events, functions and local community discounts
• Our CREATE Outstanding monthly, bi-monthly and annual reward and recognition program

GV Health is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged. GV Health has zero tolerance of abuse, bullying and harassment and discrimination in all forms, and is committed to the safety, protection and wellbeing of all children.

Pre-employment screening checks may be required, including but not limited to; Working with Children's Check (WWCC), National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Screening, International and National Police Checks, Aged Care Statutory Declaration, Visas and valid working rights in Australia, immunisations as mandated by Department of Health. Further details of pre-employment requirements are provided in the Position Description and to successful candidates, or upon request. 

GV Health reserves the right to vary pre-employment screening from time to time and as directed by legislation and operational requirements. 

Recruitment agencies should note that GV Health does not accept agency resumes. GV Health is not responsible for any fees related to any unsolicited resumes submitted by Recruitment Agencies.