Registered Midwife

This position contributes to maternity and newborn care through professional judgement and collaboration. The successful candidate will deliver agreed objectives, maintain accurate records and support consistent, high-quality outcomes within the department’s priorities and approved scope.

Key Responsibilities

Provide compassionate, evidence-based care throughout antenatal, labour, birth and postnatal periods, including initial assessment, maternal and fetal monitoring, and support for normal vaginal birth within approved competence. Interpret fetal monitoring findings, recognize obstetric or neonatal warning signs and escalate promptly. Assist obstetricians during procedures and emergency interventions as required, provide immediate maternal and newborn care, promote breastfeeding and skin-to-skin contact, and educate families on recovery and newborn wellbeing. Maintain accurate records and coordinate safe admission, transfer and discharge.

Requirements and Qualifications

Applicants need a recognized midwifery qualification, appropriate professional registration or licence, and current life-support credentials required for the role. Clinical competence must align with local regulation, privileging and scope of practice. Experience in maternity services, obstetric emergencies, fetal monitoring and newborn assessment is valuable. The role requires calm decision-making, respectful communication, cultural sensitivity, teamwork and a strong commitment to maternal and infant safety.

Skills and Competencies

Important competencies include communication, analytical thinking, teamwork, organization, discretion and the ability to manage competing priorities. Candidates should use relevant digital systems, document work accurately and adapt to changing needs while maintaining professional standards.

Employment Details

Salary, contract duration, working hours and benefits were not added where unconfirmed. Applicants should review the vacancy page for exact eligibility criteria, required documents and any additional conditions before applying.