Clinical Midwife - Maternity Contract

About the role

Rockhampton Hospital is seeking an experienced Clinical Midwife to join the Maternity ward on a 13-week fixed-term contract from 30 November 2026 to 28 February 2027. The role supports the team across antenatal, postnatal and birth suite care in a busy, high-acuity maternity service. It is classified at NRG 6 and offers the chance to lead clinical care with scope for advanced practice.

Key responsibilities

• Lead clinical care across antenatal, postnatal and birth suite settings
• Apply advanced skills such as suturing, neonatal resuscitation and IV cannulation in a supportive team environment
• Support and mentor colleagues in a busy clinical setting

Required profile

• Demonstrated team leader skills and the ability to support and mentor colleagues
• Advanced clinical skills in maternity care, including antenatal and postnatal assessment and management
• Strong clinical judgment and ability to work within a multidisciplinary team
• Suturing skills and birth suite experience highly desirable
• Preferred: current AHPRA registration as a Clinical Midwife and post-graduate qualifications or demonstrated advanced competence

Required skills

• Advanced Neonatal Resuscitation certification (preferred; willing to obtain it before starting)
• Competence in IV cannulation (preferred)
• Suturing skills (highly desirable)