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Launceston is the perfect launchpad for all of your Tassie adventures. Gorgeous wineries on your doorstep, along with magnificent experiences. Add to that the magical natural landscapes for you to explore are endless. When it’s time for work and not play the Women and Children's Department comes into its own. An incredibly supportive and friendly team who leave you feeling appreciated. A well resourced unit who clearly invest in their best asset- their midwives. Collaborative relationships that fulfil our ultimate role, to be “with woman”
The Maternity Unit, Launceston General Hospital:
What others have to say about the team:
Oh, so much good to say about Womens and Childrens Services! Very friendly and welcoming core staff, great culture, supportive and respectful collaborative relationships. Ratios that allow for safe and fulfilling patient care
Very skilled core staff. Help is always available in all situations!
A very enjoyable workplace with positive culture, helpful staff, collaborative teamwork across all disciplines, and a commitment to excellence.
Felt welcomed and part of the team from day one. Friendly, social, and skilled team. Workloads are such that you can actually provide Midwifery care. Launceston is a super liveable place, so beautiful with flowers everywhere, everything is within walking distance and soooo many places to eat amazing food.
The Role:
The Registered Midwife strengthens health outcomes through the provision of safe quality, clinically appropriate midwifery care in partnership with women, their families and other health professionals.
Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
Details of Appointments
Multiple permanent, full time and part time, shift work (fully rotational), commencing as soon as possible.
*notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant
Salary: $75,902 - $102,908 pro rata per annum + 11% superannuation + access to salary packaging
Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:
*Registration/licences that are essential requirements of this role must remain current and valid at all times whilst employed in this role and the status of these may be checked at any time during employment. It is the employee’s responsibility to ensure that registration/licences remain current and to advise the Employer if their circumstances change. This includes notifying the Employer if a registration/licence is revoked, cancelled or has its conditions altered.
The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this job is to satisfy a pre‑employment check before taking up the appointment, on promotion or transfer. The following checks are to be conducted:
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For more information
Jennifer Pople
Position: Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) Maternity Unit
Phone: (03) 6777 8948
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