Assistant in Midwifery / Nursing - Maternity (svha)

Job Description

Job Description:

• Role Title: Maternity – Assistant in Midwifery/Nursing
• Role Type: Casual
• Department and Location: Whelan and Special Care Nursery, The Mater Hospital, North Sydney
• Salary: 27.22 – 29.90 AUD base per hour.

Better and fairer care. Always.

We are St Vincent’s Health Australia, Australia’s largest not-for-profit provider of health and aged care services. 

Founded by The Sisters of Charity in 1857, our +30,000 healthcare superheroes operate public and private hospitals, residential aged care, community and virtual care, and outreach programs. 

About the Role:

• This role is a Casual role within the Mater Maternity Team.
• The role will provide support to the Nursing and Midwifery staff in the delivery of basic care to mothers and newborns.
• You will report directly to the Registered Nurse/Midwife in the unit and integrate into the midwifery, nursing and multidisciplinary team.
• The role will be located in the Whelan Postnatal Ward, Well Baby Nursery and/or the Special Care Nursery.

About You:

• Certificate 3 in Health Service Assistant and/or Evidence of completion of first year of Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or Midwifery
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills with a passion for the provision of high quality, patient-centred care
• Willingness to assist with care of the newborn, including daily cares, observation and supporting parents in their transition to parenthood
• Excellent organisational, time management and communication skills
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• Ability and flexibility to work a 24/7 rotating roster
• Previous experience in an acute healthcare or maternity setting is desirable but not essential

Why Work at St Vincent’s?

• Join us on our mission to provide care to all, including the most at-risk people in our community
• Discounted access to many gyms for you and your family with Fitness Passport
• Access to discounted private health insurance with Medibank
• Access to a government salary sacrifice program.  Make a proportion of your salary tax-free
• Committed to financial support for educational development, scholarship programs, paid study leave

About The Mater:

In this role you will be based at the Mater hospital, North Sydney.

• One of Sydney’s premier private hospitals.
• Close by to train stations at North Sydney, St Leonards, and Crows Nest, and buses on Pacific Highway.
• The only Australian hospital that is a member of the International Society of Orthopaedic Centres.
• Core specialties include Obstetrics, Orthopaedics including hip and knee joint replacements, bone and sports injuries, cardiology, cancer care and surgery, lung and vascular medicine, ear, nose and throat surgery, urology, endocrine surgery, and neurosurgery.

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

Please note, visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For this role you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or have an Australia visa that grants you the work rights necessary for the role.

Pre-Employment Checks:

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role-required pre-employment checks, including relevant immunisations.

Equal Opportunity:

We celebrate diversity & inclusion and are committed to equal employment opportunity for everyone.

How To Apply:

Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter highlighting how your interest, skills, and experience align with the role.

The closing date for applications is 21st February 2025

Respectfully, this role is not open to recruitment agencies.

Contact Details:

Nurse Unit Manager, Emily Carse, 0299008794, emily.carse@svha.org.au

Alternate Contact:

Nurse Unit Manager, Emily McCorquodale, 0299007636, emily.mccorquodale@svha.org.au

Closing Date:

21 February 2025 11:59pm

Reconciliation Action Plan:

At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at indigenouscareers@svha.org.au

View Reconciliation Action Plan

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