Clinical Midwife | Perth

Exciting opportunities exist for a highly skilled and compassionate Clinical Midwife to join the dedicated Night Duty Team on a permanent part-time basis at a private hospital in Perth. This pivotal role involves providing exceptional midwifery and neonate care, acting as a clinical and professional resource, and contributing to the continuous improvement of services.

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.

• Current registration with AHPRA;
• A strong understanding and application of all facets of Midwifery and Neonatal 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.

BENEFITS

• Recognition programs and employee referral bonuses;
• Free access to LinkedIn Learning for ongoing professional development;
• Exclusive discounts at 100+ retailers, restaurants, travel providers, and more;
• Reduced hospital cover costs with higher extras limits on services such as general and major dental, plus pharmacy and allied health discounts;
• Flexible rostering options, flexible leave arrangements, and 24/7 access to free, confidential counselling and wellbeing support;
• Opportunities to increase take-home pay through salary packaging and novated leasing, along with discounts on leisure travel, gyms, and lifestyle services.

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.