Post - Graduate Nurse (Maternity)

Latrobe Regional Health is a leading provider of health care services across the Gippsland Region

About the role

Are you seeking a rewarding and diverse Postgraduate Midwifery Student

role in a leading regional hospital? Join the Thomson team at Latrobe Regional Health, where we value our employees by providing a safe and supportive workplace culture that enables you to thrive. 

Latrobe Regional Health is looking for Registered Nurse (Postgraduate Midwifery Student) to join our growing on a part time (0.6EFT) fixed term basis for two years with potential ongoing position.

The Registered Nurse - Postgraduate Midwifery Student provides safe, high-quality nursing care while undertaking a postgraduate qualification in midwifery. Working within the Thomson Unit at Latrobe Regional Health, you will develop specialist midwifery knowledge and skills through a combination of clinical practice and academic study, contributing to positive outcomes for women, babies and families.

This role offers a unique opportunity to build on your nursing experience while gaining hands-on maternity experience in a supportive learning environment committed to professional development and excellence in patient care.

Working Together | We will respond to challenges together to create a safe, quality health service

The role of the Registered Nurse (Postgraduate Midwifery Student) is to:

• Deliver safe, person-centred nursing care in accordance with professional standards, legislation and organisational policies.
• Undertake all academic and clinical requirements associated with the Graduate Diploma of Midwifery program.
• Conduct comprehensive nursing assessments and develop, implement and evaluate care plans in collaboration with patients and the multidisciplinary team.
• Contribute to a safe and supportive environment that promotes the wellbeing of women, babies, families and staff.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families and healthcare professionals to support coordinated care delivery.
• Participate in ongoing learning, quality improvement and professional development activities to enhance patient outcomes and clinical practice.

About you

Ideal candidates for this role will have:

• Current registration as a Division 1 Registered Nurse with AHPRA and a minimum of 12 months post-registration clinical experience.
• Enrolment in the Federation University Graduate Diploma of Midwifery (or equivalent approved postgraduate midwifery program).
• Recent clinical nursing experience and demonstrated competence in a relevant healthcare setting, with current Basic Life Support competency.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team environment.
• A commitment to customer service, continuous improvement, professional development and delivering high-quality patient care.
• Flexibility to work all rostered shifts and a willingness to learn, adapt and develop specialist midwifery skills.

Latrobe Regional Health offers a range of benefits including:

• Salary packaging up to $9,000 per annum.
• Meals/Entertainment benefit up to $2,650 per annum.
• Encouragement for professional development and ongoing education.
• A range of social club activities, discounts and diverse workplace activities.
• Free access to our Staff Wellbeing Centre offering health education and wellbeing
• Access to discounted gym membership and fitness services through Fitness Passport Services.

Interested about this exciting opportunity, but want more information? We encourage you to contact Cathryn Heywood & Kyra Bailey, Midwife Unit Managers email on ThomsonNUM@lrh.com.au for a confidential discussion.

Please click here for a copy of the Position Description

About us

Located in the picturesque region of Gippsland, Latrobe Regional Health (LRH) offers the perfect balance between career and lifestyle. Enjoy easy access to Melbourne, stunning beaches, majestic mountains, and serene lakes. With flexible working hours, you can make the most of what Gippsland has to offer.

LRH cares for a population of about 300,000 and is the regional provider of specialist services. Our catchment covers 42,000 square kilometres, from Phillip Island to Mallacoota in the far east of Victoria. LRH offers cardiac care, surgery, medical, renal, emergency care, aged care, women's and children's services, pharmacy, allied health and rehabilitation. Medical and radiation oncology are offered by the Gippsland Cancer Care Centre.

Now is an exciting time to join the LRH team, with the $223.5 million expansion completed in March 2024, offering improved maternity and paediatric facilities, larger intensive care unit, increased medical and surgical beds and additional operating theatres.

Diversity and inclusion

We embrace workforce diversity and actively encourage applications from across our community including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with linguistically diverse backgrounds, people of all genders and gender identities and people with disabilities. LRH's Aboriginal Hospital Liaison Officer is available to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent applicants and can be contacted via email: AboriginalHealthUnit@lrh.com.au 

How to apply

Join us in our mission to provide exceptional healthcare services to our community. Apply today and make a difference in the lives of our patients and their families. Please click the APPLY button to be directed to our Careers page for direct application. Applications should include a cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria and current resume.

Applications Close: 17 November 2026

Explore all the great things happening at LRH by visiting our Careers and Training page of our website www.lrh.com.au/Careers-and-Training/ and take the next step in your career journey.

Before commencement, the successful applicant will

Provide evidence of an original and valid National Police Record Check, an employee Working with Children Check, and a current season influenza vaccine (if applicable to work area), unless a valid medical exemption applies.