Our TeamCare model offers a world of opportunity to midwives who value professional autonomy and are committed to woman centred care.
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Program
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The graduate year for midwives at the Women’s is a magnificent opportunity to put knowledge into practice. We welcome applications from direct entry midwifery graduates, registered nurses who have just completed a post graduate degree in midwifery or double degree graduates who want to focus on developing and consolidating midwifery skills.
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You will have endless opportunities to care for women and their babies from:
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- many varied backgrounds
- different social status
- with a range of beliefs and expectations
- challenged with physical and obstetric conditions
- involved in family dynamics different to your own.
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The Women’s wants midwives who are passionate about caring for women, who can work harmoniously within a team and who can enjoy the challenge of developing themselves as individuals while also developing as midwives.
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Duration
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Part time or full time employment for 53 weeks (minimum 0.8 EFT), with commencement February and August.
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Clinical opportunities
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Graduate midwives participate in TeamCare and gain experience in the provision of care for women during pregnancy, labour and birth and the postnatal period.
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The TeamCare Model focuses on continuity of care/carers and promotes true collegiality between disciplines in the care of birthing women.
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Professional development
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9 full study days are provided throughout the year, occurring more frequently early in the year. These days are tailored to meet the specific needs of your graduate group andcover a braod range of topics that promote creative and reflective midwifery best practice. They are complimented with individual tutorials and a comprehensive inservice program.
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The Women's offers an abundance of learning opportunities - we provide a comprehensive range of services available to women, many specialist practitioners and a variety of education programs available to staff.
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Performance development
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We understand the importance of regular feedback and provide a structured 3 month performance review program. Together with you, we discuss your progress and identify ongoing learning needs to help you consolidate and develop your midwifery practice.
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Support
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- The Program Coordinator’s role is to support, counsel and mentor graduate midwives.
- A team of midwifery Clinical Facilitators and Preceptors are willing and able to guide in the clinical setting. The Clinical Facilitators role is to orientate, support and guide novice practitioners throughout the year.
- A Preceptor is allocated to each new Graduate Midwife, and their role is to buddy with the Graduate Midwife and familiarise them with the clinical environment.
- Each placement provides Graduate Midwives a supernumerary time appropriate to that area.
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Annual leave
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Four weeks annual leave to be taken during the program to recharge your batteries. The remainder can be taken on completion.
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ARE YOU INTERESTED?
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Nursing Expo
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Come to the RCNA Nursing & Midwifery Careers Expo on Sunday 8th July 2012. The Expo will be held at the Exhibition Buildings, Carlton from 10am - 3pm.
The Women's Graduate Midwife Program Team will be in Booth 25 and you will have the opportunity to meet and speak with the Program coordinator, Clinical Facilitators and current graduates.
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Information Night
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Our Information Night will be held on Thursday 19th July 2012, 5-7 pm in Conference Room A on the Ground Floor. There will be a short presentation followed by a hospital tour. Bookings are essential. To reserve your place, email your Name and Daytime phone number to Clinical Education.
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Applications
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APPLICATIONS ARE NOT YET OPEN.
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BMid and BNurse/BMid candidates must apply via Midwifery/Nursing Computer Match. Application requirements are clearly outlined on the Postgraduate Medical Council of Victoria website.
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Applications by BMid and BNurse/BMid candidates CLOSE Thursday 26th July 2012.
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Applicants who have just completed the Post Graduate Diploma in Midwifery apply directly to the Royal Women's Hospital as per application details below. These applications CLOSE on Thursday 26th July 2012.
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Application process
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1. Apply Online
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Register your details online. Please do not upload any documents.
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Online Applications - click on graduate midwife program
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2. Cover Letter
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One page Cover Letter addressed to Dianne Fahy
Graduate Midwife Program 2012
Human Resources
The Royal Womens Hospital
Locked Bag 300
Parkville VIC 3052
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Hard copies of files will then be matched with your online registration.
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3. Resume
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Resume together with a clear scanned photograph
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4. Transcript of Results
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Certified copy of transcript of results or interim results
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5. Clinical Appraisals
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Your two most recent clinical appraisals. This could be a second year placement.
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6. Clinical Questions
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Please provide a brief answer (half to one page) to EACH of the following:
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- “Describe a significant moment with a women when you, as a student midwife, made a difference.”
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- “Describe a clinical situation you found difficult" - please include details of your response and actions, and the outcome of the situation.
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7. References
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Separate from your online registration and hard copy application, each applicant must request two referees to complete and return by fax a Confidential Professional Reference Form (pdf 107kb), to fax. 8345 2997 or post to the Clinical Education Team at the Royal Women's Hospital (submission details are included on the form).
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Application Progress
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This web page will be updated regularly to keep you informed of the progress of applications. Please check back regularly.
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Interviews
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Interviews for the 2013 graduate intake will take place in August 2012.
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Once applicants have been selected for interview, they will be contacted to arrange a suitable time and date.
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Applicants will be required to bring their Working with Children Check with them as well as 100 points of identification for a police records check, 70 points of which must must either a current passport, birth certifcate/extract or citizenship cerficate.
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When applicants arrive for interview, they will receive the questions that they will be asked. This will give applicants time to consider their answers.
The interview will consist of the Graduate Program Coordinator, a Team Leader and a Clinical Facilitator and the candidate. This will allow you to meet the key people you will be working with throughout your graduate year. Interviews normally last about 20 – 30 minutes.
Parking is limited and sometimes difficult to access at the Women's so please allow extra time for your trip if you are driving to your interview.
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Further information
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Enquiries to:
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Dianne Fahy
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Graduate Midwife Program Coordinator
Telephone: (03) 8345 2917
Facsimile: (03) 8345 2997
Pager: (03) 8345 2000 pager 52917
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Email: Dianne Fahy
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