Registered Nurse/Midwife - Birthing High Care Unit
- Location: Joan Kirner Women’s and Children’s – Sunshine Hospital
- Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
About the role
Are you a passionate and experienced dual registered nurse/midwife interested in working in a dynamic, supportive, and bustling environment? We are excited to invite skilled, compassionate and highly motivated dual-registered nurse/midwives demonstrating expert knowledge and skill in our Birthing High Care Unit (HCU).
The High Care Unit is a two-bed area within the Joan Kirner Women's and Children's Birthing unit. Women (and baby) may be cared for in HCU if they are deemed at risk of clinical deterioration and require a higher level of observation, or if recently transferred from higher levels of care. Capacity for the higher care needs of women may also be accommodated in maternity areas outside the designated HCU across Maternity Services
Examples of higher care needs for women may include (but are not limited to):
- Risk of haemorrhage / post-surgical complications / obstetric haemorrhage
- Pre-eclampsia / Eclampsia requiring intravenous anti hypertensives/fluid management
- Women with pre-existing medical conditions such as congenital heart disease, diabetic other comorbidities complicating maternity care.
To be successful in this role you need to have:
- Registration as a dual Registered Midwife and Nurse with AHPRA
- Minimum of completed 3 years' experience as a Registered Midwife and/or Registered Nurse
- Possess excellent clinical assessment skills
- Effective organisational skills, with respect to time management and delegation
- Well developed written and verbal communication skills
- Effective interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated ability to practice collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplinary health care team
- Demonstrated evidence of undertaking professional development activities to maintain and enhance nursing/midwifery expertise
- A commitment to high quality, safe and woman centred care
- CPD points in breastfeeding associated learnings within the last 3 years
About Western Health
Western Health is one of the largest healthcare providers in Victoria, caring for a vibrant, diverse and rapidly growing community of one million people in Melbourne’s western suburbs.
With more than 13,000 staff, Western Health delivers 800,000+ occasions of care every year, providing high-quality, person-centred care across every life stage.
We provide a combination of hospital, community-based, at-home and in-reach services to aged, adult and paediatric patients and newborn babies. Specialties include
oncology, renal, mental health, women’s health and maternity, chronic diseases, geriatrics and cardiology.
We have remarkable strengths in chronic disease, complex care and developing innovative and sustainable healthcare solutions. Our experience at the coalface of healthcare delivery for some of Australia’s most culturally and socioeconomically diverse and vulnerable populations provides us with unique insights into the most pressing health challenges. We have remarkable strengths in chronic disease, complex care and developing innovative and sustainable healthcare solutions.
Western Health operates four acute public hospitals: Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women’s and Children’s), Footscray Hospital, Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Community Hospital, Sunshine Mental Health and Wellbeing Centre, Melton Health and Community Services, Bacchus Marsh Community Health Centre, Caroline Springs Community Health Centre and Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care in Bacchus Marsh. Western Health also provides the primary healthcare service at the Dame Phyllis Frost Centre, a women’s prison located in Ravenhall.
Why join us?
Compensation and benefits
- Competitive salary packages aligned with market standards.
- Health and wellbeing programs, including flexible work arrangements.
- Scholarships and grants to support your continuous learning journey.
Learning and development opportunities
- Access the Western Health Learning Academy (WHA) for personalised learning pathways.
- Professional growth programs, including postgraduate studies and clinical education.
- Mentorship and career support.
Community impact and inclusion
- Make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives through compassionate care.
- Join a workforce that champions diversity and inclusion.
- Engage in community wellbeing initiatives and groundbreaking healthcare research.
Organisational culture and environment
- Thrive in a collaborative, compassionate and innovative team environment.
- Be part of a culture that celebrates continuous improvement and excellence in healthcare.
Ready to make an impact?
Simply click on the “apply” button and follow the prompts.
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.
Closing date: 1 July 2025.
Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact RecruitNMWU@wh.org.au
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 does not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from recruitment agencies.
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