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Registered Midwife, (Maternity Services), Cairns Hospital
Cairns Hospital
COMPASSION | ACCOUNTABILITY | INTEGRITY | RESPECT
Where compassion meets clinical skill.
Job details
| Position status | Permanent,Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Flexible-full-time,Flexible-part-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Nursing |
| Classification | Nurse Grade 5 |
| Workplace Location | Cairns region,Far North Qld |
| Job ad reference | QLD/686084 |
| Closing date | 31-Jul-2026 |
| Job duration | Permanent, Temporary |
| Contact person | Remya Ravindranathan Nair |
| Contact details | 4226 8370 Access the National Relay Service |
About us:
CHHHS Maternity Services provide a full continuum of care across antenatal, intrapartum, postnatal and newborn services.
- Midwives may work in:
- Antenatal clinics (inpatient and outpatient)
- Birth Suite
- Postnatal wards
- Community and home visiting services
- Midwifery Group Practice (MGP) models
We are committed to woman-centred, family-focused care. Our services include both standard and continuity of care models, supporting women to build trusting therapeutic relationships with their midwives throughout pregnancy, birth and the postnatal period.
Your role:
- Provide safe, high-quality midwifery care across the full scope of practice.
- Deliver antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal care in inpatient, outpatient, community or home settings as required.
- Undertake full episode of care responsibilities when working within a continuity of care model (e.g. MGP).
- Assess, plan, implement and evaluate care in partnership with women and their families.
- Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to achieve optimal maternal and neonatal outcomes.
- Escalate care in accordance with clinical guidelines, consultation and referral frameworks.
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.
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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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