Post Graduate Diploma of Midwifery at
Joan Kirner Women's and Children's, Sunshine Hospital
Program Outline:
Western Health offer placement model (full time or part time) for students studying Graduate Diploma of Midwifery
- Full time - 6 days a fortnight as a student across all areas of Maternity (not employed/paid)
- Part time - 3 days a fortnight as a student across all areas of Maternity (not employed/paid)
- Paid Employment Model currently not offered
- Students will be rostered across all shifts, 7 days a week.
- Places are subject to acceptance from University offering Post Graduate Diploma in Midwifery.
Program Duration
- Full time - commencing March each year for a period of 52 weeks.
- Part time - commencing March each year for a period of 104 weeks.
Clinical Rotations
Allocated as per requirements set by the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia and the relevant university and include:
- Rotations in birth suite, maternity assessment centre, prenatal, postnatal, neonatal services and domiciliary.
- All shifts will be in a supernumerary capacity in all clinical areas.
Student Support
- Hospital and program orientation
- Unit specific orientation
- In house educators and Clinical Resources Midwives provide daily support, guidance and mentoring
Theoretical Component
Please contact the relevant university regarding the theoretical component as the structure varies between blocks around clinical placements and concurrent theory time. All assignments and exams are also set by each university.
Clinical Assessments
Competency and clinical skill assessments will be completed by our Clinical Resource Midwives and/or educators throughout the year.
Application Process
Applications open 7th September 2020 and close on 27 September 2020 to JKWCH .
Please send applications to: [email protected]
Your application must include:
- Letter of application clearly addressing your rationale for applying to Sunshine Hospital and the reason applying for Post Graduate Diploma in Midwifery. Please include the universities you are applying too
- Curriculum Vitae including names and phone numbers of two professional referees.
University links for Graduate Diploma of Midwifery in Victoria;
Please see the University Course Content, placement hours and application process
Deakin University
https://www.deakin.edu.au/course/graduate-diploma-midwifery
La Trobe University
https://www.latrobe.edu.au/courses/graduate-diploma-in-midwifery
Federation University
https://study.federation.edu.au/?gclid=CjwKCAjw8df2BRA3EiwAvfZWaFhvhprZ7AAm5DDYHs7oPw2oIWerDrTGNIreiiaQHBoNggL7IoiuEBoCCCkQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds#/course/DMW4
Contact
Enquiries can be directed to: [email protected]