Registered Midwife/ Nurse

Calvary Riverina Private Hospital

Wagga Wagga NSW

Registered Midwife and Registered Nurse - Permanent and Casual positions 

Exciting relocation package and sponsorship opportunities available for the ideal candidate!

• NFP salary packaging benefits, discounted health insurance and gym memberships 
• Paid parental leave 
• Training, development pathways and career opportunities
• Flexible hours that make sense for you

About Calvary Riverina Hospital

We are located in Wagga Wagga is halfway between Sydney and Melbourne on the Murrumbidgee River.

Wagga Wagga is the largest inland city in NSW! It offers a slower pace lifestyle compared to the hustle of major cities. With affordable housing, river activities, delicious food and wine scene as well as access to nature. Perfect for growing families and retirees.

Calvary Riverina Hospital provides a range of services to the Riverina community. This includes our Surgicentre, Drug and Alcohol Centre as well as our maternity and women's health services.

About you

We are looking for a Registered Nurse and Midwife who has experience in antenatal, postnatal, birth suite, special care and an interest in women's health (gynaecological and breast surgery).

You will be responsible for the providing safe, effective and appropriate care in a patient-focused environment.  The role is available on a flexible basis either full time, part time or casual.

Key Responsibilities

• Practice in accordance with Calvary and relevant government health polices and procedures, the position description, code of conduct and industrial agreements.
• Giving direct antenatal care to mothers 
• Giving direct postnatal care to mothers and newborns in Calvary's maternity unit
• Provide specialised care to babies who require additional support and monitoring following their birth.
• Hands on experience in labour and delivery support, and documentation.
• Giving direct care to all patients on St Gerard's ward (woman's and children) and using a patient centred approach to patient assessment
• Maintaining Continuity of care for each patient

What you bring 

• Current registration with AHPRA as Registered Nurse or Registered Midwife (Dual registration as both a Nurse and a Midwife preferred)
• Current Working with Children Check or willingness to obtain
• Demonstrated experience in antenatal, postnatal, birth suite and special care
• Bachelor Degree in Midwifery or equivalent
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary team
• A desire to join a team committed to the care of others in a mission based organisation

For further information please contact Jody Fellows or Jennifer Dyason on (02) 6925 3055

• As part of the application process, you will be required to complete pre-employment checks which may include, but is not limited to reference checks, work rights, criminal history check, NDIS/WWCC/WWVP checks, and a health evaluation to ensure suitability for the role
• You may required to provide evidence of immunisation as required for your role including influenza, tuberculosis screening, hepatitis, diphtheria, tetanus, varicella.