Job Description

Join Our Caring Team at South West Healthcare in Camperdown!

About the role

Are you a skilled and compassionate Midwife and Registered Nurse looking for a unique opportunity in a charming rural town? South West Healthcare (SWH) invites applications for fixed-term (Parental Leave) position in our Camperdown Acute Ward.  This role offers a rewarding chance to provide exceptional patient-centred care while enjoying the benefits of a supportive and experienced team.

About the Role:

• Position: Fixed term (Parental Leave) - 32 Hours per fortnight until August 2025
• Location: Camperdown Campus
• Classification: Registered Nurse Grade 2
• Salary Range: $71,333 - $95,378 pro rata, plus superannuation

Why Join Us?

Our Camperdown Acute Ward is renowned for its close-knit, highly skilled staff who excel in a variety of services. Midwives will find a particularly rewarding rand diverse role here, as you will be pivotal in delivering Birthing, Antenatal, and Postnatal care, on our acute ward and in the community. You will also form part of our acute ward team offering services such as acute, medical, surgical, urgent care, short stay and palliative care nursing.  We also offer opportunities to work in further diverse areas including Theatre, District Nursing, and Aged Care if these align with your career goals.

What You Bring:

• Current AHPRA dual registration as a Registered Nurse/ Midwife
• Proven clinical competency and effective communication skills
• A dedication to high-quality care and continuous professional growth
• A passion for midwifery and supporting families through their birthing journey

Why Camperdown?

Experience the warmth and beauty of a small rural town while making a significant impact on the lives of our patients. Midwives are especially encouraged to apply, as we are keen to expand our midwifery team and provide exceptional care to our community.

If you're a passionate Midwife ready to make a difference in a supportive environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to join South West Healthcare in Camperdown and be part of a team that values expertise, community, and personal growth!

What we offer

You will enjoy benefits such as:

• Excellent salary packaging options including meals & entertainment, novated leasing and additional superannuation contributions;
• Internal and external professional development opportunities;
• Ongoing clinical supervision;
• A range of internal development opportunities focusing on personal development such as resilience and mentoring workshops and comprehensive leadership programs;
• Excellent terms and conditions of employment.

Who we are

As an organisation SWH prides themselves on their values; Care, Respect, Excellence, Integrity and Leadership and their overall dedication to the local community. Learn more about SWH here.

SWH respects all individuals and promote equity and inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people of all genders, sexual orientations, abilities, ages, racial, cultural and religious backgrounds and socio- economic status.

SWH is the major specialist referral centre for the Barwon South West sub-region, and provides a comprehensive range of acute, sub-acute, specialist, community, mental health and aged services.

With a population of 39,000 and a catchment of 100,000 Warrnambool is the regional centre to Victoria's Great South Coast.

To learn about the vibrant town and region please visit: http://www.warrnambool.com/

How to apply

Submit your application by selecting the Apply button below and include a cover letter and resume by Sunday 10 October 2024. Please ensure you address the selection criteria as outlined in the position description.

Employment Terms and Conditions will be in line with theNurses and Midwives (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2020-2024, with the appropriate classification Registered Nurse Grade 2.

The successful applicant will be required to be eligible for and undergo the following:

• Police Record Check
• Employee Working with Children's Check
• Current Immunisation status

Note: If you experience any difficulties with this website, please email: humanresources@swh.net.au