Clinical Midwife

Join Our Team as a Clinical Midwife

We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Clinical Midwife to join our dedicated Night Duty team on a permanent part-time basis. This pivotal role involves providing exceptional midwifery and neonate care, acting as a clinical and professional resource, and contributing to the continuous improvement of our services.

About the Role:

As a Clinical Midwife, you will be a vital part of our maternity and neonate care team, demonstrating broad knowledge and clinical expertise. You will apply a high level of critical thinking and problem-solving skills within the clinical setting. Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing comprehensive clinical care for patients and neonates, utilising specialist knowledge and a customer service focus.
• Conducting mental, social, and physical assessments, treatment, and delivery of continuing care/case management for maternity patients and neonates.
• Maintaining a high level of nursing care, including accurate clinical recording and reporting, planning, implementation, and review of nursing care.
• Checking, preparing, and administering all medications in accordance with relevant legislation and organisational policies.
• Observing and implementing Infection Control policies and procedures.
• Participating in the education of all levels of staff, including department orientation, in-servicing, and clinical competence programs.
• Undertaking the role of preceptor for graduate nurses, new employees, and undergraduate students.
• Liaising with Midwifery Unit Managers, Clinical Midwifery Specialists and Specialist Staff Development Midwives to drive education within the unit.
• Managing unpredicted acute situations using advanced problem-solving and clinical decision-making skills.
• Consistently performing accurate and comprehensive patient assessments to address individual short and long-term needs.
• Participating in discharge planning, coordinating activities with other health care professionals.
• When required, you will work in a leadership role in clinical areas, undertaking mentoring and coaching duties, and taking charge of the unit by supervising, leading, directing, and motivating staff.

About You:

You are an experienced and dedicated Midwife with a strong commitment to clinical excellence and education. You possess a high level of clinical expertise and are passionate about supporting both patients and colleagues. You will demonstrate:

• A strong understanding and application of all facets of Midwifery and Neonate care.
• A current RANZCOG FSEP 3 for CTG interpretation.
• Exceptional critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• A commitment to continuous quality improvement processes.
• The ability to act as a clinical and professional resource.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, fostering positive relationships with patients, doctors, and the team.
• A proactive approach to professional development and staff education.

Remuneration

On offer is a base hourly rate ranging from: $56.40 – 59.93 + superannuation based on experience level and qualifications, exclusive of penalties or allowances. (WA Clinical Nurse/Midwife Level 2 gr1-gr4)

What’s in it for You:

At Ramsay, we care for our people by offering benefits that truly support your career, wellbeing and lifestyle, including:

• Grow your career with recognition programs, employee referral bonuses, scholarships, free access to LinkedIn Learning and the Ramsay Leadership Academy
• Save more every day with Ramsay Rewards, giving you exclusive deals at 100+ retailers, restaurants, travel providers and more
• Enjoy peace of mind with lower hospital cover costs and higher extras limits on services like General and Major Dental, plus pharmacy and allied health discounts
• Find balance through flexible rostering options, flexible leave and access to free, confidential counselling and wellbeing support 24/7
• Increase your take-home pay through salary packaging and novated leasing, plus discounts on leisure travel, gyms and lifestyle services.

Why Join Ramsay:

At Ramsay Health Care, “people caring for people” is at the heart of everything we do. We are:

• Australia’s largest private hospital operator, with over 74 sites and 35,000 staff
• A values-led workplace where you’ll be supported personally and professionally
• A place with flexible, permanent and career-growth opportunities nationwide.