Sexual & Reproductive Health Clinic - Nurse Practitioner or Midwife

•  Sexual & Reproductive Health Clinic
• Nurse Practitioner or Endorsed Midwife
• Full-time or part-time opportunity
• Fixed term position until 30 June 2025

We have an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and experienced Nurse Practitioner or Endorsed Midwife to work within our newly established Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) Hub.

The clinic will provide comprehensive SRH education, support and clinical services to all girls, women, transgender men, and non-binary people who require SRH care. The SRHC role involves assessment and management of consumers and may include, but is not limited to, the direct referral of consumers/clients to other health care professionals, prescribing medications and ordering diagnostic investigations within the sexual and reproductive health context.

The successful candidate will play an integral role in the provision of clinical services, including but not limited to:

• Unplanned early pregnancy advice and support

• Provision of early medical abortion

• Screening and management of sexually transmitted infections (also available to young males 15-24 years old)

• Contraception advice, prescription, and administration including long-acting reversible contraception (LARC)

• Cervical screening services

The Sexual and Reproductive Health Clinician (SRHC) will work primarily as a sole clinical provider with the support of the Reproductive Choices medical lead, Melton Community Nurses as well as existing clinical infrastructure and the administrative workforce. They will work collaboratively with Joan Kiner Women’s and Children’s (JKWC) Women’s Clinics to ensure quality of care and ease of access for consumers.

The SRHC will serve as a key member of the health care team, and will be responsible for the provision of high-quality care to consumers on a day-to-day basis. The SRHC will work within the area of specialization to provide expert and evidence-based care to patients ensuring Western Health service standards and practices are met.

Ideally, you will have:

• Current registration with AHPRA;
• Previous experience and qualifications in sexual and reproductive health nursing;
• Effective communication; and
• Commitment to excellence and continuous improvement.

Contact: Melissa Sapuppo

Title: Manager - Community Programs

Phone: (03) 8746 1104

Nurse Practitioner Position Description

Endorsed Midwife Position Description

Applications close at 11:59pm on 2 February 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. 

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