Job title: Assistant in Midwifery
Company: NSW Health
Job description: Join our supportive team at Manning Maternity Services and make a meaningful impact by providing compassionate, woman-centred care to new mothers and their families.Employment Type: Casual
Position Classification: Assistant in Midwifery
Remuneration: $26.14 – $28.69 per hour + 11.5% Super
Location: Manning Hospital, Taree
Requisition ID: REQ544849
Applications Close: Friday, 21st February 2025At Hunter New England Health, enjoy a career where you’re challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. You’ll contribute to the team enriching health in millions of ways every day. On top of this we also offer:
- Ongoing education and professional development opportunities
for health and well-being – discounted gym options for you and your family * Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
- Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
- Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals
About the role:
In this role, you will assist in delivering direct patient care in the post-natal unit, under the supervision and guidance of a Registered Midwife. You will work in partnership with women, midwives, medical officers, and other maternity care providers to ensure collaborative, woman-centred care.Your responsibilities will include providing midwifery care to women and their families, adhering to the AIM scope of practice, legal and ethical guidelines, and NSW Health and HNE Health policies and procedures. You will work within a care plan developed by a registered midwife, ensuring all aspects of midwifery care are delivered safely and effectively.Where you’ll be working:
Manning Maternity Services offers comprehensive, woman-centred care to mothers and babies from 34 weeks of gestation, focusing on those with low to moderate risk factors, as well as post-caesarean section care.The Maternity Unit is equipped with three birthing rooms, each with an ensuite, an assessment room, and a spacious bath designed for use during labour. Additionally, the unit provides 13 beds for the care of antenatal and postnatal mothers and their babies.Our dedicated staff are fully supported by the Midwifery Unit Manager, Clinical Midwifery Educators, and Clinical Midwifery Specialists to ensure the highest standard of care.Additional information:
- Hunter New England Health is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
- To be eligible for employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport, or hold an appropriate visa that allows you to live and work in Australia. Employment of a temporary visa holder will only be offered in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
- If you are currently employed with HNE Health in a position of the same grade, you may not need to submit an online application to be considered. Please contact the hiring manager to discuss your options first.
- We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
Requirements:
- Enrolled in the Bachelor of Midwifery program at University of Newcastle in second year, first semester or third year.
- Currently enrolled or successfully completed Midwifery Practice & Woman with Complex Care Neets A-MIDI 2105.
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2) Find out more about for this positionFor role related queries or questions contact Lyn Murray onInformation for Applicants:Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit:Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: .This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most HNELHD employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting via or 1300 40 25 23.HNE Health employees may be eligible for a range of such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.Connect with us on and !
Expected salary: $26.14 – 28.69 per hour
Location: Taree, NSW
Job date: Wed, 12 Feb 2025 05:50:27 GMT
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