Maternity Registered Midwife and/ or Registered Nurse

Calvary Public Hospital Bruce, ACT

Calvary John James Hospital Deakin, ACT

Various full time Permanent and part time positions

Salary Range: $72,698-$107,000 (+Super) As per the ACT Nursing & Midwifery Enterprise Agreement 2020 – 2022.

We are recruiting for multiple vacancies in the below Positions:

• Registered Midwife level 1
• Registered Midwife level 2
• Registered Nurse  level 1

• Ongoing training and professional development in a supported work environment
• Range of employee benefits such as fitness passport, novated Leases and discounted private health insurance.
• Free parking in a centralised location

Please state clearly in your cover letter which position you are applying for. We will not be able to appropriately assess your application without this detail. If you have queries please feel free to reach out to Elizabeth Bishop, Assistant Director of Midwifery – Women’s and Children’s. She can be contacted on 62647048 or 0418796539 at email: elizabeth.bishop@calvary-act.com.au

About you

Do you have a passion for caring for women and babies? Calvary Public Hospital Bruce is looking for people that deliver high quality women and family-centered care, we have opportunities available in all areas of our Maternity Department. Did we mention free parking, Attractive salary packaging and being part of a friendly and supportive team with a great culture where we care about you.  Calvary are looking for both Registered Midwives and Nurses who are highly experienced, early in their career or returning to practice.  We are offering a supportive team environment with opportunities to enhance your clinical knowledge and leadership skills. With opportunities for professional development and further learning within your role and wider division. 

We are happy to appoint you in either a full or part time capacity, whatever works best for you. We are working towards an environment that supports an ideal work/life balance.

You will be responsible for providing safe, effective, women-centered and newborn care in a women and family focused environment within the Maternity Department of Calvary Public Hospital in Bruce. The various functions of the maternity department support antenatal care, labour and birth, parent education, post-operative care, Special Care Nursery including women undergoing gynaecological procedures, and postnatal services in the community through our midcall program. Our unit is supported by a strong multi-disciplinary team of specialist medical staff and allied health team.

About us

Calvary Public Hospital Bruce currently has 1800 births per year, to support this rising number we are looking to expand the team within the Maternity unit with people that will support and grow our culture. We have a core group of professionals that enjoy working together and look out for each other and our clients. We want to bring more people into that environment to ensure our clinical care of women within our service receive the attention they deserve and ensure our staff are able to enjoy doing what they do best.

We are a leading provider of quality, integrated care that puts our women and their families at the centre of everything we do. Calvary offers flexible careers in clinical, allied health, hospitality, ICT and health administration, mission, leadership, management and more. Founded in Australia in 1885, we’re one of the largest providers of health, aged and community care with over 18,000 staff and volunteers, 14 Public and Private Hospitals, 72 Residential Care and Retirement Communities and 19 Community Care Centres.

As an equal opportunity employer, we value diversity and are committed to fostering a workplace that is respectful, welcoming and inclusive where people are supported to draw strengths from their identity, culture and community. We value the integral dignity of each person and we encourage applications from First Nations peoples, people living with a disability, LGBTIQ+ people, people who have come to Australia as migrants or refugees and veterans.

Why work for Calvary?

Joining us is your opportunity to learn with purpose and drive positive impact to our community in a stimulating work environment. We offer paid parental leave, salary packaging, career progression, flexible working hours and training and skills development. Calvary is also proud to be recognised as a leader in gender equality.  Further details are available here: https://www.calvarycare.org.au/careers/benefits/

If you are looking for a rewarding career in an organisation that supports the community, apply now!

How to apply

Applicants are expected to respond in writing and include the following:

• A one page cover letter specifying the position you are applying for and outlining why you believe you are suitable for this role (a response to selection criteria is not required)
• Current Resume that includes contact details for at least 2 professional referees

Applications must be submitted online via: http://www.calvary-act.com.au/career-vacancies.html

Note the outcome of this recruitment may be used to appoint to temporary, full-time and part-time positions within 12 months

Please note the following:

• Only applicants with a valid right to work in Australia will be considered.
• Applicants will need a current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). 
• As part of the application process, you may be required to participate in a health evaluation, which could include face to face assessment and drug and alcohol testing, to ensure your suitability for the role.
• Calvary has a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination requirement for all workers. You will also be required to provide evidence of other immunisation as required for your role.

Please note we are unable to accept emailed applications or resumes and phone calls from recruitment agencies