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Registered Midwife, Maternity Unit, Atherton Hospital
Atherton
Make the move. Make a difference.
Care that stays with families forever.
Take the next step in your nursing journey with Atherton Hospital Maternity Unit as a Registered Midwife. We offer excellent support, diverse settings, and a welcoming team – all set in the stunning Far North Queensland region.Job details
| Position status | Temporary,Contract,Casual |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time,Part-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Midwifery |
| Classification | Nurse Grade 5 |
| Workplace Location | Cairns region,Far North Qld |
| Job ad reference | QLD/CAH679093 |
| Closing date | 05-Jul-2026 |
| Job duration | 3 months |
| Contact person | Dean Stevens |
| Contact details | 0740910250 Access the National Relay Service |
About us:
Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service provide an extensive range of health services at more thatn 30 regional, rural and remote facilities across a geographical area of 142,900 square kilometres. The Health Service is 95 percent self-sufficient with only a small number of high- level acute services being provided in Townsville and Brisbane.
Located just 80km west of Cairns and its international airport, Atherton provides all the essential amenities and services for a comfortable family lifestyle.
Atherton Hospital provides medical, surgical, and maternity services to the town's approximately 8,000 residents. It also offers a wide range of specialist outpatient services and extends its support to rural communities through outreach programs. The hospital is located in the picturesque Atherton Tablelands, 1.5 hours drive from Cairns. The hospital was redeveloped in 2023 and provides outreach services to Malanda, Millaa Millaa, Mount Garnet, Ravenshoe, Croydon, Forsayth and Georgetown.
Atherton is also a hub for nearby attractions such as waterfall walks, gourmet food and wine, and unique wildlife, as well as hiking, mountain biking, and a variety of water sports.
About your role:
- Comprehensive antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal care to a caseload of women.
- Birthing care in birth suite and birth centre as dependant on maternal request, clinical situation and eligibility criteria.
- Co-ordinating individualised care including scheduling of all appointments and follow up care.
For more information about this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.
Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) evidence as required for your employment in accordance with legislation/government policy and Directives.
What we offer:
Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health service offer a number of workplace benefits. Besides attractive remuneration, generous superannuation, salary packaging and career development opportunities, we value a healthy work/life balance that allows you take advantage of the sunshine, hiking tracks, swimming spots, reef and rainforest.
Learn what it's like to work with us, in an inclusive and supportive work environment.
Discover our dynamic and culturally diverse region through community and lifestyle.
Listen to what some of our staff have to say about working in our regions.
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Applicants are to apply online. If the information requested in the 'how to apply' section is not provided, you may not meet the requirements for further consideration of your application.
Documents
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