Warragul, West Gippsland & Latrobe Valley VIC

3 shifts per week (24 hours) & unpaid (supernumerary activities as per course requirements)

February 2025 until February 2027

Applications are invited from Registered Nurses interested in becoming a Midwife by undertaking a Graduate Diploma of Midwifery, through Federation University Australia, Churchill Campus and completing the clinical component of the course at the West Gippsland Hospital in Warragul.

The Midwifery unit of the West Gippsland Healthcare Group is a family-centered contemporary facility, dedicated to serving the needs of the community whilst always striving for excellence.

The successful applicant/s will gain a broad knowledge base and experience across all areas of Midwifery under the expert guidance of our Midwifery Clinical Educators and experienced Midwives.

This is a paid employment model, with course costs at the candidate’s expense – proof of acceptance at the University must be provided.

Requirements

Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.
Completion of two years post-registration experience within an acute setting.
Eligible for enrolment in the Graduate Diploma of Midwifery with Federation University Australia, Churchill who have an agreed contractual arrangement with the West Gippsland Healthcare Group.
Successful completion of all academic university requirements and milestones each semester throughout the course duration.

IMPORTANT: All staff employed in the healthcare/aged care sector are required to be fully (3 doses) vaccinated for COVID-19 and Influenza (unless a valid exemption applies). Evidence of vaccination (or exemption) will be required to be provided prior to commencement.

About our organisation

The West Gippsland Healthcare Group is a customer-focused health organisation providing acute medical and surgical, obstetric, emergency, residential care and community health services to 45,000 people in the rural, urban residential, agricultural and industrial areas located within the Baw Baw Shire and beyond. The administrative headquarters are located at West Gippsland Hospital in Warragul, approximately 100kms east of Melbourne.

Working with us

All appointments with the West Gippsland Healthcare Group are subject to the satisfactory return of professional reference checks, a National Police Record Clearance and a valid Employee Working with Children Check. All employees must hold current entitlement to work within Australia. A six-month probationary period applies to all new appointments.

Applications for this position close Sunday 22nd September 2024.

As an inclusive employer, committed to improving diversity and equity in our workforce, we encourage applications from all parts of our community, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, LGBTI people, and people with lived experience of disability.

As a Child Safe organisation, West Gippsland Healthcare Group promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children, including those with disability.

Your application will include the following questions:

Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
Under Government requirements, staff employed in Healthcare settings must be vaccinated for influenza and COVID-19 (3 doses). Are you able to meet this requirement prior to commencement if you were the successful applicant?
Are you currently enrolled in a tertiary facility for post graduate midwifery studies?

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