Please Note: Pool Validity Date has been extended until the 30 August 2024
Please note: The salary classification has been updated to relfect the current salary rates.
Are you a Midwife looking at returning to the work force?
Are you seeking more flexible work arrangements that support you to meet other responsibilities?
Or are you a Midwife looking for a change of work location (incl from interstate or overseas)?
Then look no further.
We think you’ll like it here
Our employees like working here, and we think you will too. Watch this video to hear what our Midwives say:
King Edward Memorial Hospital (KEMH) is a tertiary maternity and gynaecological hospital. It provided care for its first patients in 1916 and delivers more than 6000 babies every year. KEMH is WA's only major referral centre for high-risk pregnancies and has a state-of-the-art Special Care Nursery, designed to care for premature and sick infants. KEMH also cares for more than 5000 women with gynaecological conditions each year - from urological and cancer related problems to sexually transmitted diseases and reproductive disorders.
Osborne Park Hospital (OPH) Women and Newborn Services is located in Stirling, 14 kilometres from the Perth CBD and provides staff with free parking. Delivering approximately 1500 babies per year, OPH provides a comprehensive range of Maternity and Gynaecological services for women in their catchment area.
About this role
We are offering multiple permanent, fixed term and casual contracts for midwives with a variety of shifts and hours on offer. Examples of some available shifts are as below:
- 4 hour shifts 4pm – 8pm or 9am – 1pm
- 12 hour shifts 7am- 7.30pm or 7pm- 7.30am
- Day shift 9.30am – 6pm
- Day shift 8am- 4.30pm
- Night shift 8pm- 2am
- Regular day, afternoon, and evening shifts
What we are looking for
We are looking for suitably qualified and motivated midwives. You will play an integral role in contributing to the care of pregnant women and their families in WA.
We encourage any qualified midwife who aligns with our values of respect, integrity, teamwork, innovation and care to apply for this role. During the selection process you will be assessed on your ability to fulfil the responsibilities of this position while upholding our values.
We are open to organising visas for suitably qualified international midwives and offer relocation packages for overseas or interstate applicants.
What we offer
In addition to the great salary our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits
- Generous salary packaging (for cars, laptops, living expenses, to name a few)
- Great superannuation provisions - click here
- Diverse and inclusive culture
- Discounted public transport
- A smoke free environment
- Flexible leave arrangements
- Professional development opportunities
- Paid study leave
- Flexible working arrangements
- Continuous learning
- Professional and location based allowances
NMHS supports flexible working practices and consideration will be given to flexible work options, where operationally appropriate.
Want to know more about this role?
We encourage you to contact our Recruitment team on (08) 6458 1656 or 0481 059 961 for a relaxed, confidential discussion. Alternatively, you can email: WNHS.MidwiferyRecruitment@health.wa.gov.au
Ready to join our team?
Applicants are required to apply online so allow enough time to complete the online application process and attach your documentation.
If you experience difficulties, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.
Your application should include:
- Examples detailing how you demonstrate the five (5) NMHS values (Care, Respect, Innovation, Teamwork and Integrity) in your current clinical practice (up to 1000 words). You may use the attached 5 NMHS Values word document, complete this and attach this to your application.
- A comprehensive CV clearly summarising your roles, responsibilities and achievements relevant to this position.
- The names and contact details of two (2) professional referees (one of your referees should be a current or recent supervisor or manager).
- Applicants must be registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), please provide your current AHPRA registration number in the space provided within the application questionnaire
North Metropolitan Health Service (NMHS) fosters an environment of equity and inclusion and strives to ensure everyone experiences a sense of belonging. We celebrate the rich diversity of our community and are committed to recruiting a team that is reflective of those we care for.
NMHS is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of our Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing Strategy. As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position.
NMHS upholds the social model of disability. If you have any access needs or require adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact: WNHS.MidwiferyRecruitment@health.wa.gov.au
This is a Recruitment Pool for Permanent Full Time, Permanent Part Time, Fixed Term Full Time, Fixed Term Part Time and Casual appointment. Fixed Term and Casual appointments will be made with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency.
This is an “open-ended” recruitment pool, and as such the following should be noted:
- The panel will monitor this recruitment pool for applications, and will assess on a regular basis.
- Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments may be made when similar vacancies occur.
- Appointments may be made from this pool until 30/08/2024.
Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions after or on, 4:00pm on the closing date will not be accepted.
LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
We look forward to receiving your application.
WA Health is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of WA Health’s Aboriginal Workforce Policy. As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position. Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply.
WA Health is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.
WA Health supports flexible working practices within the context of a quality health service. WA Health is committed to a smoke free environment across all buildings, grounds and vehicles.
