Midwife

Midwife Jobs in Australia - Locations include: Sydney, Tasmania and Others 

A Midwife is a health professional who cares for mothers and newborns around childbirth. Midwives are trained to recognise the variations of normal progress of labour and understand how to deal with deviations from normal. They may intervene in high-risk situations such as breech births, twin births and births where the baby is in a posterior position, using non-invasive techniques.

For complications related to pregnancy and birth that are beyond the midwife's scope of practice, including surgical and instrumental deliveries, they refer them to physicians or surgeons.    The education and training for a midwife are similar to that of a nurse, in contrast to obstetricians and Perinatologists who are physicians (doctors). Midwives play a vital role in healthcare, not only during the labour process but providing antenatal care, support, advice and education for new families.  

Midwives in Australia must be registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) in order to practice midwifery and use the title 'midwife' or 'registered midwife'   To work as a registered midwife in Australia, you must be registered with the NMBA (Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia).  

The Registered Midwife practices under the direction and supervision of the Nurse Unit Manager but at all times, remains responsible for all actions/ omissions and accountable to the NUM for all delegated functions, working within the scope of practice.  

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Essentials:

1. Bachelor's degree in Midwifery or Bachelor of Nursing degree with a Complete Graduate diploma or Master of Midwifery.

2. AHPRA Registration

3. Competence with midwifery procedures within the scope of practice.

4. Treat all patients/clients with respect and equality while being responsive to their needs

5. Ensure the patient is fully informed and involved throughout their hospital stay working collaboratively with the Visiting Medical Officers (VMO's).  

Desirable: 

1. Experienced in delivering child-friendly and family-focused care to expectant mothers. preferably locally or within UK / Irish Healthcare system.

2. Participate and contribute to ensure policies and guidelines are met in accordance with the National Standards.

Midwives are high in demand in Australia. The average salary for a Midwife is around $70,000 per year. This could vary depending upon your experience and skill level, but the typical range is from $63,000 as a starting salary to $88,000 for a more experienced Midwife. If you have the skills and experience working as a midwife, we are inviting you to send us a copy of your updated resume, together with your expression of interest.

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Locals and/or onshore candidates with full work rights and are immediately available will be prioritized.  When required, work visa sponsorship may also be offered to outstanding international candidates, preferably onshore.  Qualified applicants on working holiday visa are likewise encouraged to apply.   Healthcare Staffing is a recruitment agency that specialises in medical and healthcare staffing. We help businesses employ skilled medical practitioners and nurses for their organisations. We also assist professional medical and healthcare professionals to look for jobs commensurate with their skills and work experiences.  

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Healthcare Staffing is a division of Konnecting, an Australian skilled migration and international recruitment consultancy firm. Konnecting specialises in sourcing candidates for niche roles and a registered migration agency that processes Australian employer sponsored visas.