Registered Midwife

1w1 week ago

Tasmanian Government

US · Full-time · $80,524 – $109,175

About this role

The Registered Midwife at Maternity Services, Royal Hobart Hospital strengthens health outcomes through the provision of safe quality, clinically appropriate midwifery care in partnership with women, their families and other health professionals. RHH is the tertiary referral centre for Tasmania with around 2000 births each year. This role supports comprehensive maternity services.

Consolidate knowledge across antenatal clinic, antenatal inpatient cares, pregnancy assessment, labour and birth, inpatient postnatal care, community based postnatal care and lactation services. The graduate program provides structured opportunities to apply midwifery principles in these areas. Daily work focuses on direct patient care delivery.

Work within and learn from a dynamic multidisciplinary team passionate about supporting early career midwives. The team environment fosters effective collaboration and shared passion for maternity care. Sound interpersonal skills enable seamless functioning in this setting.

This fixed term graduate position offers professional development through evidence-based practice and continuous quality improvement. Access client education and ongoing training aligns with ANMC National Competency Standards. Multiple full time or part time shift opportunities up to 76 hours per fortnight commence September 2026.

Requirements

Current knowledge of and ability to apply midwifery principles, procedures and practices in line with ANMC National Competency Standards for the Registered Midwife
Sound interpersonal and communication skills including written skills to function effectively in a multidisciplinary team
Knowledge of continuous quality improvement and application of evidence-based practice
Ability to undertake client education together with commitment to ongoing professional development

Responsibilities

Strengthen health outcomes through provision of safe quality, clinically appropriate midwifery care
Provide care in partnership with women, their families and other health professionals
Deliver services across antenatal clinic and antenatal inpatient cares
Conduct pregnancy assessments
Support labour and birth
Offer inpatient postnatal care
Provide community based postnatal care
Assist with lactation services

Benefits

Salary $80,524 to $109,175 per annum pro rata plus 12% superannuation
Post Graduate Allowance of up to 10% based on qualification type
Salary packaging including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 meal entertainment per FBT year
Travel and relocation assistance up to $10,000 for interstate appointees
Professional development and accelerated pathways
Fitness Passport access to 40+ facilities for $14.50 per week per person
Study leave and Professional Development Support
Carer Accredited Employer Status