Registered Midwife - Complex Care Clinic

We are seeking Expressions of Interest from experienced and motivated Midwives to join our newly established specialist clinic – SAPPHIRE (Substance and Alcohol use, Psychological and Pregnancy Health In the Right Environment).

5 x 0.2 EFT positions available (Friday Clinic).

This innovative clinic provides continuity of care through a small, dedicated multidisciplinary team, supporting women who use substances or alcohol and/or experience significant mental health or psychosocial challenges during pregnancy. This opportunity is ideal for midwives with a strong interest in complex pregnancy care, who are enthusiastic about working in a specialised setting and committed to making a meaningful impact in the lives of women with high-risk needs.

If you are ready for a new and rewarding challenge, we welcome your expression of interest.

The successful candidates will demonstrate:

• Minimum three years full-time or equivalent experience as a Registered Midwife
• Excellent clinical skills and previous ANC experience (additional training or experience with complex pregnancy care desirable)
• Commitment to high quality, safe and person centred care
• High level communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage own time well and delegate appropriately.
• Demonstrated ability to practice collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplinary health care team.
• Models Western Health values and supports positive behaviors through a positive, passionate, and supportive approach.

Position Description

Contact Person: Jenny Patterson

Title: Nurse Unit Manager 
Email: Jennifer.Patterson@wh.org.au

Mobile: 0479 192 849

Alternate Contact Person: Kylie Charles

Title: High Risk AMUM

Email: Kylie.Charles@wh.org.au

Applications close at 11:59pm on 16 May 2025.

About Us 

Our workforce of over 13,000 employees are driven by our values of ‘Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence and Safety’ (CARES). We value our people and provide them the opportunity to grow and develop. Our teams are friendly and supportive, ensuring we deliver a safe, person-centred and connected patient experience. 

Western Health is in a period of rapid growth. Our services comprise of four acute public hospitals: Footscray Hospital, Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women's and Children's), Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh & Melton Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Day Hospital, Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care, as well as community health centres in Melton, Caroline Springs and Bacchus Marsh and a range of mental health and community-based services. We care for a diverse community of more than 1 million people with complex care needs ranging from Neonates to Geriatrics. 

Our employees enjoy a wide range of benefits such as: 

• Professional development support 

• Career advancement opportunities 

• Salary packaging including novated vehicle leasing 

• Work-life balance 

Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. 

Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe. 

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation Status Clearance and a Working with Children Check (if applicable). 

Western Health do not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from Recruitment Agencies. 

If you are currently employed at Western Health, please ensure you sign in through the 'Employee Login' via the external Careers Page or access the Careers Page via the Intranet before applying.