• Hobart TAS (Hybrid)
• Part time
• $98,800 – $121,600 per year

The Nurse Midwife Health Program Australia (NMHPA) is dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of nurses, midwives, and students of these professions by offering a free, confidential, and compassionate peer-to-peer counselling and health support service. With a vision of better health for healthcare workers and safer care for the public, NMHPA operates nationally via face-to-face, telehealth, and telephone consultations from various locations across Australia. Funded by the Commonwealth Department of Health, Disability and Ageing, NMHPA is a key pillar in supporting the nursing and midwifery workforce.

Join an innovative and meaningful initiative.

We're growing something important – a service that supports and empowers nurses, midwives, and students when they need it most.

About the Role

NMHPA is recruiting for a part time 0.8 FTE Registered Nurse (RN), Registered Midwife (RM) or dual qualified RN/RM for the Clinician role based in Hobart, to provide peer-to-peer counselling and general health support to nurses, midwives, and students of the professions engaging with our service.

Reporting to the Eastern Regional Coordinator, this role is responsible for peer-to-peer support, assessment, care planning, ongoing monitoring, and coordination of support for individual needs. You will work with participants experiencing a range of health and wellbeing challenges and support referrals to appropriate practitioners and specialist services where required.

This role supports participants nationally via face to face, telehealth and telephone consultations. Interstate and intrastate travel may be required from time to time.

Key Responsibilities

• Respond professionally to enquiries, conduct intake and assessment, and determine appropriate pathways of care.
• Provide peer-to-peer counselling, general health support, and care coordination to participants of the program.
• Develop, implement, and review individualised care plans in partnership with participants.
• Monitor participant progress, maintain accurate documentation, and participate in case conferencing.
• Engage in regular external clinical supervision, team reviews, and progress meetings with the Regional Coordinator.
• Contribute to service promotion, education, and reducing stigma around health impairment.
• Support strategic development, including contributing to policy and procedure development.
• Offer support and clinical guidance to NMHPA peers as required.
• Build and maintain strong professional relationships with colleagues, participants, the local community and external stakeholders.

What We're Looking For

Applicants must hold a permanent citizenship or residency for Australia.

Essential Experience & Capabilities

• Current Ahpra registration as a registered nurse (RN), registered Midwife (RM) or dual qualified RN/RM, with a minimum of 7 years post-graduate.
• Demonstrated capability in health assessment, risk identification, care coordination, and safety planning to support best outcomes.
• Demonstrated high levels of professional integrity, with the ability to manage confidential and sensitive information discreetly and ethically.
• Proven capacity to work autonomously while maintaining accountability and professional standards.
• Highly developed written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency in the use of computers and relevant IT systems.

Desirable

• Postgraduate qualification in counselling, mental health, drug and alcohol, family violence or related fields.
• Training in Counselling Skills, Motivational Interviewing, or Reflective Practice.

Personal Attributes

• Demonstrated strong professional integrity, with the ability to manage confidential and sensitive information discreetly and ethically.
• Demonstrated careful consideration, composure, and professionalism when dealing with stressful situations.
• Strong initiative, autonomous, adaptable, and well-developed problem-solving skills.
• Genuine commitment to improving the health and wellbeing of nurses, midwives, and students.

Why Join NMHPA?

• Work in a supportive, purpose-driven, and inclusive organisation
• Annual salary of range $98,800-121,680 FTE depending on level of experience and qualifications, plus statutory superannuation of 12%
• Hybrid working, with a minimum of three days required in the NMHPA Hobart office
• Access to generous salary packaging benefits
• Access to regular clinical supervision in paid time

How to Apply

For the full position description (PD) please email gbr•••@nursemidwifehpa.org.au using the subject line: Clinician enquiry via EthicalJobs.

To apply, please click "Apply Now" by the closing date.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Emma Lewis via email at ele•••@nursemidwifehpa.org.au.

NMHPA is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and identities. If you require adjustments or accommodations to support your application, please let us know – we're happy to assist.