 General Information about the Hospital
The Angliss Hospital is an acute public Hospital and a Member of Eastern Health. It is a community based hospital set at the foothills of the Dandenong Ranges, approximately 30kms from the CBD and within walking distance of a train station.
The hospital is committed to education and development of all staff.
Postgraduate courses are offered in Emergency, Midwifery, Operating Suite, High Dependency, Aged Care and Rehabilitation nursing.
The Angliss Hospital is an Accredited Baby Friendly Hospital where approximately 2,300 babies are born each year
Our Philosophy
Midwives at the Angliss Hospital Maternity Unit are committed to providing quality care that is woman-centred and based on the philosophy that childbirth is a natural event which requires little or no intervention.
Angliss Maternity Services
The Angliss Hospital provides several models of care for women which are based upon the woman’s choice and the most appropriate care for her individual needs.
There is a 2 bed Family Birth Centre, 6 bed Delivery Suite, 8 cot Special Care Nursery and 22-26 bed Maternity Unit.
Graduate Diploma of Midwifery
The Angliss Hospital provides clinical midwifery practice opportunities for registered nurses enrolled in the Graduate Diploma of Midwifery. Students will be able to complete supernumerary clinical practice requirements plus one employed day per week.
The combination of regular contact with the midwifery clinical teacher, support by preceptors, plus tutorials and debriefing sessions ensures a comprehensive learning program.
Positions: 0.2 EFT X 6
Application Process
We are seeking applicants who have a commitment to woman centred care and possess exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
 Please include:
- Curriculum Vitae (Resume)
- 2 professional referees (preferably 1 clinical )
- Covering letter
Closing Date: 7th October 2008
Interviews: 15th October 2008
Written applications to:
Ms Helen Hampton
Human Resources Department
Angliss Hospital
Ferntree Gully
VIC 3156
Enquiries
Joan McAlpine
Midwifery Educator
Tel 9764 6186
Or email: joan.mcalpine@easternhealth.org.au
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