About the Role

You will work within our Maternity Unit where we are renowned for our holistic approach to perinatal care, as well as our maternity facilities. The Level four maternity services comprised of five well equipped labour suites, a special care nursery, 16 spacious postnatal rooms, an outpatient clinic and childbirth education program. With outstanding reputation, leading Obstetricians, experienced Midwives and state of the art equipment, Burnside Hospital is one of Adelaide’s most popular private maternity hospitals with parents to be - a leader in providing exceptional maternity care, dedicated to supporting mothers and their families through pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period. We are seeking compassionate and skilled Registered Midwives to join our dynamic team and contribute to our mission of delivering exceptional care, always.

About you

You share our values. You are a strong clinical practitioner with a flexible, proactive approach to work and a ‘can do’ attitude. You embrace a partnership approach and want a workplace filled with energetic and inspiring people. Your excellent communication skills and ability to develop and maintain effective interpersonal relationships to liaise and consult with family members and health professionals is essential. Above all, you love what you do and want to demonstrate your clinical skills where you will be recognised for your hard work.

 Key Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive midwifery care, demonstrating excellence in clinical skills and contemporary midwifery practices.
• Apply critical thinking in all aspects of midwifery practice to ensure the best outcomes for mothers and babies.
• Foster effective communication and interpersonal relationships with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
• Adapt to evolving models of care and implement changes based on clinical evidence and best practices.
• Utilise clinical data to contribute to service development and quality improvement initiatives.
• Resolve conflicts by employing appropriate strategies and finding solutions that consider all sensitivities involved.
• Coach and mentor students to support continuous learning and enhance the delivery of contemporary, quality care.
• Understand and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the service.
• Maintain computer literacy with proficiency in word-processing and database programs, including Microsoft Office.
• Exhibit strong written and oral communication skills to effectively document and share information.

 To be successful in the role you will possess:

• Registered Midwife with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
• A minimum of two years recent experience within the obstetric setting, demonstrated clinical currency and skill sets spanning the continuum of midwifery
• Commitment to continuous professional development and education.
• Willing to work across a seven-day roster spanning all shift types

If you are passionate about providing exceptional care and meet the above criteria, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are the perfect fit for our team at Burnside Hospital.

Join us in making a difference in the lives of mothers and their families!

What we offer you...

• Flexible 5-day roster
• Up to $2,650 p.a. on meals entertainment, holiday accommodation and venue hire.
• access to novated leasing use pre-tax dollars for a car and expenses
• A healthy work life balance through flexible work options
• Wellbeing program which includes three free physio sessions per year
• Up to $15,900 p.a. salary package on range of benefits such as mortgage, rent, or other everyday living expenses.

About us….

An exciting new chapter for Burnside Hospital, culminating in the creation of Burnside Hospital Stepney. The acquisition of a new hospital allows us to expand our operations across two conveniently located sites in the eastern suburbs.

With this strategic move, we effectively double our capabilities, growing from five operating theatres to ten and increasing our bed count from 76 to 125. Most importantly, this expansion enables us to provide even more care to our community. 

Burnside Hospital continues to operate as a not-for-profit community hospital, sharing the same patient-first ethos. This means our commitment to putting patients at the forefront of everything we do will continue unabated.

If you are a motivated person who realises the opportunity this role offers

and are ready to be a part of a team where you can utilise your skills and passion to provide excellent patient-centered care, we want to hear from you!

Simply complete the application process by clicking the "Apply Now' button.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory working with children check and pre-employment health assessment.

No recruitment agencies please.