Registered Nurse-Midwife (Dual Qualified) - Permanent Contract - North West Tasmania - Visa Sponsorship Available!

Location: North West Tasmania

Position Type: Multiple Permanent, full time and part time, day worker position, working up to 76 hours per fortnight. *hours may be negotiated with the successful applicant.

Salary: $80,524 to $109,175 per annum (pro rata) with a 12% superannuation contribution. Visa sponsorship and relocation support available for eligible UK/IE candidates.

The Position: We are seeking applications from Dual Qualified Registered Nurse-Midwives to join our client in delivering high-quality, women-centred Maternity Services. This role is based in the Outpatients Maternity Service, which includes antenatal care and postnatal care in the community. You would have the opportunity to work across both North West Regional Hospital and Mersey Community hospital and scenic outreach services.

Health Service: The North West Maternity Services (NWMS) is primarily located at the North West Regional Hospital, with satellite and community-based services delivered across Mersey Community Hospital (MCH), King Island District Hospital, Smithton District Hospital and West Coast District Hospital. The service covers the full scope of maternity care including antenatal clinics, parenting education classes, pregnancy and postnatal assessment services, a 4-bed birthing suite, 20 bed inpatient ward, 8 bed special care nursery and extended care midwifery services for women when they discharge home after birth. Dedicated lactation services are also offered as well as connections through allied health colleagues for social work, women’s health physio and diabetes services and perinatal mental health.

The Role: You will be able to join a group of clinicians with diverse skills and a common culture of safe patient and staff care. Provide advice, care, and support to women during pregnancy, birth and the postnatal period including care of the newborn. Show initiative, being adaptable and able to respond and adjust easily to change. Be resilient, persevering to achieve your goals in the face of obstacles and remaining calm and in control under pressure. Strengthen health outcomes through the provision of safe quality, clinically appropriate midwifery care in partnership with women, their families and other health professionals.

The Location: Consider moving to North West Tasmania to experience wonderful beaches, mountains, world heritage listed national parks, hinterland villages, great food, wine and more. Living in Tasmania you will experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, world-renowned food and wine, wild and beautiful landscapes, a relaxed island lifestyle, and a fascinating history. Comparatively lifestyle with fantastic properties in idyllic locations at a fraction of the cost compared to Australia’s capital cities. Traffic jam is not a common term in North West Tasmania and you will have a great work life balance.

Essential Criteria: Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse and as a Registered Midwife. Working with Children Registration.

Benefits: Travel and relocation assistance support available up to $15,000 for eligible appointees from overseas, and up to $10,000 for appointees from interstate. Visa sponsorship available for eligible UK/IE candidates. Professional development and accelerated pathways. A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support. Post Graduate Allowance of up to 10% based on qualification type. Access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010, $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year and other benefits if eligible. Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40 fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $14.50 per week per person, or $28.05 for a family.

About Skilled Nursing: Skilled Nursing is a nursing division within Skilled Medical Pty Ltd, a leader in international health and Medical Recruitment placement for short-term and permanent roles. Skilled Medical is a doctor-led company with 15 years of industry experience, and is an international Medical Recruitment agency that helps qualified medical professionals with their career in Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and Ireland. With local offices located in Melbourne and London, we provide a personalised service to assist Nurses like yourself in finding their next role within the healthcare industry.

To Apply: By applying below you will register your interest to work. Once your CV/Resume has been received, a Recruitment Consultant will be in touch. To speak to our Nursing Team directly and discuss this opportunity, please email your enquiry/CV to Kate Kenny at enquiries@skillednursing.com.au or call us on 07572 911405.

For Other Job Opportunities: Skilled Nursing has a wide range of short term contract and permanent job opportunities available. To discuss your interests and needs please contact one of our helpful Recruitment Consultants in Melbourne on 1300 444 100 or the UK on 07572 911405, or to view current jobs please visit our Job Board.

This permanent position is suitable for a qualified UK/IE candidate, subject to meeting professional registration and work visa requirements.