Registered Midwives & Nurses
Opportunities exist for dual registered experienced midwives/nurses to become members of our friendly, close-knit, dynamic team at the Cairns Private.
Summary about this job
Nursing - Midwifery, Neo-Natal, SCN & NICU
Company: Cairns Private Hospital
Location: Cairns & Far North
Work type: Full Time
Salary: Between $64,000 to $89,000
Phone: +61-2-6804-8390
Fax: +61-3-9650-1184
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Detail information about job Registered Midwives & Nurses. Terms and conditions vacancy
Permanent full-time/part-time/casual
The Cairns Private Hospital are looking for experienced midwives or nurses to become members of our friendly, close-knit, dynamic team in the newly refurbished modern Womens Health Unit on a full-time, part time or causal basis. Our team is progressive, our practice is contemporary and our women give feedback that demonstrates extremely high levels of satisfaction. We will provide you with support to advance your career while working in all areas of maternity care, including the Birth Suite.
Essential skills required:
- Relevant registration with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia;
- Understanding of scope of practice in line with relevant registration;
- Recent clinical experience as a Midwife (minimum of 2 years);
- The ability to provide a high standard of clinical care in Special Care Nursery;
- Knowledge of legislative requirements in relation to nursing practice;
- Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment and independently as required;
- Demonstrated ability to plan and coordinate patient care;
- Effective communication skills and interpersonal skills;
- Excellent time management skills.
Desirable
- Certified lactation consultant (IBCLE) or expertise in management and advice on breastfeeding to parents;
- Group facilitation skills;
- Sound computer literacy in Microsoft software programs.
If you are interested in this opportunity and would like to discuss this position, please contact Stephanie McMahon – Acting Midwifery Unit Manager on 07 4052 5187
Applications, including a copy of your CV and details of two professional referees, should to be forwarded to:
Stephanie McMahon
Acting Midwifery Unit Manager – Womens Health Unit
Cairns Private Hospital
E:[email protected]
Only those required for an interview will be contacted and if successful you will be required to submit the results of a recent National Police History Check before commencement.
Applications close on Friday, 27 July 2018
No Agency applications will be accepted
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