Registered Nurse (Student Midwife) - Women's Health Unit

About this role

Role details

The Women's Health Unit at the Mackay Base Hospital is seeking applications for a Registered Nurse (Student Midwife) to join their team on a temporary basis.

For information on how to apply and the mandatory requirements for this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.

Your opportunity

The Registered Nurse (Student Midwife) provides nursing services within the Women's Health Unit; and demonstrates competence in the provision of nursing care as specified by registration requirements, NMBA standards and codes, educational preparation, relevant legislation, and context of care under the guidance of the Registered Midwife. The RN-Student midwife works predominantly in the Postnatal/Gynaecological ward whilst completing a Postgraduate Diploma of Midwifery.

About the Team

The Women's Health Unit has approximately 1500 births per year and is a referral service for rural facilities within the Mackay Health Service District. It consists of a 18 bed inpatient postnatal ward, 6 birthing suites, Special Care Nursery and a Birth Centre located alongside the unit. Multiple midwifery models of care consist within our unit. Opportunities for continuing education and advancement are offered and team work is a central value.

About our Hospital and Health Service

Mackay Hospital and Health Service has 6 hospitals, 2 multi-purpose health services and 4 community health centres that employ more than 3,700 staff. The district covers an area of approximately 90,000km2 and provides services to patients and their families in Bowen, Cannonvale, Clermont, Collinsville, Dysart, Glenden, Mackay, Middlemount, Moranbah, Proserpine and Sarina.

Some of our great benefits on offer

• Competitive wages, salary packaging and leave entitlements

• Flexible working arrangements

• A diverse work culture

• Career development

• Professional development opportunities

• Education opportunities, Study and Research

• Paid parental leave

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Discounted Private Health Insurance

• Fitness Passport