glasgowmidwife Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 Hi. There's a lot of chat around forums saying not to use agencies to obtain a midwifery job, to get the job direct from hospitals. Why is this? I'm looking to get a job in Melbourne. Also, is any agencies better than others? Any advice on maternity hospitals to work in & which to avoid? A very confused and worried midwife. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoandJon Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 The reason you're better off trying direct with the hospitals is that they won't have to pay a finders fee to the agency, so you'll probably find they are required to consider direct applicants first! BUT, if you want to try via agencies as well, then you should be fine As for hospitals - I'm not a midwife, but I am 35-36 weeks preggers atm, and like the atmosphere at Casey Hospital in Berwick (midwife led unit - low risk pregnancies only). Ok except for the really really fat midwife who gave me a lecture of nutrition the other day......... I think I'm more familiar with fruit and vegies than she is!! Oh and for public hospital jobs you might want to have a look at http://www.health.vic.gov.au/jobs/ plus the usual job websites of course Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petals Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 Have a look at the sites for Southern Health, Peninsula Health, Western Health, Barwon Health, Eastern Health, plus Royal Womens Hospital, Mercy Hospital, Royal Melbourne. These sites have jobs advertised and you can also contact them. Good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carol Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 Hello There are some events in G'gow over the next few weeks I know they have people recruiting from agencies and directly via Gov't.... http://www.workingabroad.net/expo/glasgow.html http://www.secc.co.uk/attend/event-listings/exhibition-details.aspx?EventID=2061& Best of luck in your journey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glasgowmidwife Posted September 17, 2012 Author Share Posted September 17, 2012 Thanks so much folks. Great shout on the the expo carol. You know Google is rubbish when searching for things. The most important info doesn't seem to pop up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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