LGH Maternity Unit Transition to Practice Midwifery Program:

• The Launceston General Hospital Maternity Unit invite applications for our well supported and comprehensive TtP Midwifery Program.
• We support newly graduated Midwives in order for them to consolidate their midwifery training across all areas of maternity including antenatal, birth suite and postnatal.
• We are looking for midwives who are passionate in providing women centred care based on best practice principles.
• We provide Professional Development Days including practical skills sessions that are focused on new graduate learning needs.
• The Launceston General Hospital (LGH) is the major referral hospital in Northern Tasmania.
• As a Registered Midwife you will be part of the team that delivers approximately 1,600 new born babies each year. With a 6 bed Labour Ward, 30 bed Maternity Unit and 9 bed Special Care Unit your work will be fast paced and very rewarding.

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

The role:

The Registered Nurse - Midwife:

Strengthens health outcomes through the provision of safe quality, clinically appropriate nursing and midwifery care in partnership with women, patients/clients, their families and other health professionals.

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

Details of Appointments

Multiple fixed term, part time, shift-worker (fully rotational) positions working 48 hours per fortnight, commencing from 5 January 2025 until 5 July 2025.

*notwithstanding hours may be negotiated with the successful applicant

• Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or fixed term full time, part time and casual vacancies.

Salary: $75,902 - $102,908 per annum (pro rata). Our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

You’ll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible. 

• Access to the Grade 4 salary range $96,558 - $102,908 is subject to successful application for progression to Grade 4

• Salary range is in accordance with Nurses and Midwives (Tasmanian State Service) Agreement 2023 and Nurses and Midwives (Tasmanian State Service) Interim Agreement 2013

Eligibility:

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:

1. Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse and as a Registered Midwife
2. Current Working with Children Registration

The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this job is to satisfy a pre‑employment check before taking up the appointment, on promotion or transfer. The following checks are to be conducted:

1. Conviction checks in the following areas:

1. crimes of violence
2. sex related offences
3. serious drug offences
4. crimes involving dishonesty

2. Identification check
3. Disciplinary action in previous employment check.

How to Apply

Apply Online.  Please click the "Apply" button on this screen.  This ensures important questions about you are answered. 

You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties.

Please note:

• We do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.
• All attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
• Referee details are submitted as part of the online application so make sure you have the contact details of two referees before applying.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

We encourage you to review the Applicant Guide, Statement of Duties, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and selection criteria.

Statement of Duties

•  Generic Registered Nurse - Midwife G3-4 (July 2023) WWCR CSU (1).pdf
•  Generic Registered Nurse - Midwife G3-4 (July 2023) WWCR CSU (5) (2).docx

Applicant Guide

• Department of Health - Applicant Guide June 22.pdf
• Department of Health - Applicant Guide June 22.docx

For more information, please contact

Jenny Pople
Position: Nurse Unit Manager Maternity Ward 4O/4B
Phone:  (03) 6777 8948
E-mail: jennifer.pople@ths.tas.gov.au

Important information

The email account you provide when submitting job applications will be used in correspondence to you.  It is important that this is kept up to date and monitored regularly.

To update your email address (or contact number), log in to www.jobs.tas.gov.au and look for “Existing applicant login” where you can update your details

The Department of Health values workforce diversity and recognises the value each person offers which is shaped by their unique characteristics, background, experiences, knowledge, skills, values and perspectives.

The core purpose guiding the way in which we work across the Department of Health is to CARE for the health and wellbeing of all in Tasmania through our Values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence. We are united by our shared purpose and model our CARE Values through our interactions with one another, our patients, our clients and the Tasmanian community.