Registered Nurse/Midwife - Aboriginal Cultural Support

Nursing and Midwifery - Aboriginal Support Role  

Monash Health is a great place to work   

Monash Health is Victoria’s largest and most comprehensive health service. For more than 170 years, Monash Health and its predecessors have provided safe, high-quality healthcare for people at every life stage.    

With more than 24,000 employees, we provide care to south-eastern metropolitan Melbourne and rural Victoria from over 40 locations, via telehealth, within local communities and in people’s homes. Each year:    

• We provide more than 3.8 million episodes of care to our community   

• More than 310,000 people are admitted to our hospitals   

• Close to 269,000 people receive care at our four emergency departments,    

• We respond to more than 65,000 ambulance arrivals,    

• We perform more than 82,000 surgical operations, and    

• We birth more than 10,500 babies.   

As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to a fair, non-discriminatory workplace that maximises the talent, potential and contribution of all.     

Monash Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children, including those under the care and supervision of its services. Monash Health recognises the importance of, and its responsibility for, ensuring a safe and supportive environment which respects the rights of children and fosters their enrichment and Wellbeing.    

Monash Health’s approach to creating and maintaining a child safe environment is guided by the core belief that every child has access to world class care and support. Applicants must familiarise themselves with Monash Health’s Code of Conduct and Child Safety Policy available on our website.

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Applications are now open to candidates interested in joining Monash Health in a unique role that supports cultural safety and strengthens Aboriginal health perspectives across our nursing and midwifery workforce.   

About the Role  

The Registered Nurse/Midwife – Aboriginal Cultural Support role is a supernumerary (non-clinical caseload) position focused on embedding Aboriginal cultural knowledge and practices within care settings. Working under the supervision and delegation of the manager, you will:   

• Provide cultural guidance and support to nurses and midwives.   

• Contribute to creating culturally safe environments for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Nursing and Midwifery employees.   

• Advocate for culturally safe partnerships and promote Monash Health’s Reconciliation Action Plan and Aboriginal Health Strategy.   

• Fostering meaningful relationships with the Aboriginal Health and Engagement Team   

This role provides valuable exposure to workforce planning and program coordination, including supporting onboarding and orientation activities for graduates, RUSON/Ms, and Aboriginal Cadets. You will gain insight into scheduling and rotation logistics while developing leadership skills and cultural advocacy capability   

About You 

To be eligible for the position candidates must:    

• Identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander (Genuine Occupational Requirement under Section 12 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 (Vic)).   

• Have a minimum of 3 years of nursing/midwifery experience   

• Demonstrate a strong understanding of Aboriginal health issues and cultural safety principles.   

• Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to advocate effectively and sensitively   

Why join the Team?    

The Graduate and RUSON/M Workforce team are a flexible, inclusive and supportive team who work across multiple sites. This role maintains strong connections with the Aboriginal Health and Engagement Directorate, ensuring cultural safety and community connection remain central to all activities.   

We offer:   

• Flexible Part-time employment (48 hours per fortnight) Monday- Friday   

• Ongoing support from the dedicated Workforce team    

• Cultural support and mentorship opportunities   

• Access to benefits including salary packaging options to increase your take-home pay.