Registered Nurse (Postgraduate Midwifery)

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

Latrobe Regional Health (LRH) is looking for Registered Nurse (Postgraduate Midwifery) to join our growing team on a part-time (0.6EFT) fixed term from February 2026 to December 2027.

As Registered Nurse (Postgraduate Midwifery), you will provide safe, compassionate and person-centred care while undertaking academic and clinical requirements as part of your postgraduate studies. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain advanced skills in a supportive environment, aligned with LRH’s vision of excellence in nursing care.

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

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

• Provide safe, evidence-based and holistic nursing care in line with LRH policies, standards and the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia guidelines.
• Complete all academic and clinical requirements of the postgraduate program, actively engaging in professional development.
• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team to deliver integrated and person-centred care.
• Maintain accurate, timely and professional documentation to support patient safety and continuity of care.
• Participate in mandatory training, performance reviews and continuous quality improvements initiatives.

About you

Ideal candidates for this role will have:

• Current registration as Registered Nurse with AHPRA.
• Enrolment in an affiliated postgraduate program (e.g. Graduate Diploma of Midwifery – Federation University).
• Demonstrated recent acute clinical experience and competency in basic life support with two years minimum clinical experience.
• Strong teamwork, communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across disciplines.
• Flexibility, adaptability and a commitment to professional growth.
• A person-centred approach demonstrating respect, integrity, compassion and excellence.

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 Erin Brinsmead, Graduate Nurse & Midwifery Coordinator via email: Erin.Brinsmead@lrh.com.au for a confidential discussion.

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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: 31 October 2025

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.