About the Opportunity
Are you a multi-skilled clinician who loves the variety of utilizing both your nursing and midwifery skill sets? A premier private hospital facility in the historic regional hub of Ballarat is seeking an exceptional Dual Registered Nurse / Midwife (RN/RM) to join their high-performing, family-centered maternity and acute care teams.
This highly respected facility features a modern, welcoming maternity unit alongside comprehensive acute surgical and medical wards. As a dual-registered clinician, you will occupy a uniquely dynamic position on the floor. You will have the flexibility to support women and families through the rewarding journey of childbirth, antenatal monitoring, and postnatal care, while also utilizing your acute nursing capabilities across complex medical or surgical caseloads when required.
If you are a regional professional looking for a workplace that fully utilizes your entire clinical scope, or an urban clinician seeking to settle into a thriving, affordable regional city with a strong community connection, this permanent role is the perfect match.
Where You'll Make an Impact
Comprehensive Maternity Care: Deliver high-quality, evidence-based midwifery care across the full spectrum of antenatal admissions, birth suite support, and postnatal education.
Acute Nursing Delivery: Utilize your RN scope to conduct advanced assessments, wound care, and acute medication management for complex medical and surgical patients.
Multidisciplinary Flow: Act as a highly versatile clinical anchor, collaborating seamlessly with obstetricians, paediatricians, physicians, and allied health staff. Patient & Family Mentorship: Provide compassionate, holistic education and support to patients, empowering new parents through early lactation and safe discharge planning.
The Dual-Skill Checklist
AHPRA Credentials: Current, unrestricted dual registration as both a Registered Nurse and a Registered Midwife with AHPRA.
Clinical Agility: Minimum 1224 months of recent experience working in an acute hospital setting, seamlessly transitioning between midwifery and nursing duties.
Advanced Competency: Strong fundamental skills in fetal monitoring/CTG interpretation, neonatal care, and general acute clinical protocols.
Resilient Communication: Exceptional interpersonal skills with a calm, flexible approach to managing a diverse and changing clinical workload.
Why Join the Ballarat Team?
The Ultimate Regional Lifestyle: Enjoy a booming regional city famous for its stunning Victorian architecture, rich arts scene, premier local schools, and affordable housing, all just a 90-minute train ride from Melbourne.
True Professional Variety: Prevent clinical burnout by working across multiple specialties, ensuring your nursing and midwifery skills remain incredibly sharp and diverse.
Career Advancement: Access structured ongoing education, paid study days, and clear leadership pathways into Clinical Nurse/Midwife Specialist (CNS/CMS) or educator roles.
Premium Rewards: Highly competitive salary packages reflecting your dual qualifications, robust shift allowances, and access to corporate health and wellness discounts.
How to Apply
If you are a versatile dual-registered professional ready to take on a highly rewarding role within a premier regional team, please submit your CV or contact Tony Skvarc for a confidential discussion or call 0481 612 155.
