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Midwife job Australia

Midwife job Australia - If your profession is Midwife in accordance with the Australian Skills Classified Occupation (ASCO) 2324-11  then you are currently in demand by employers in Australia.

Midwife

Provides care and advice to women during pregnancy, labour and childbirth, and postnatal care for women and babies in a range of settings such as the home, community, hospitals, clinics and health units.

Tasks

• providing advice and support during pre-conception, intrapartum, antenatal and postnatal periods in partnership with women
• providing care and management of pregnancy and birth
• assessing progress and recognising warning signs of abnormal and potentially abnormal pregnancies requiring referral to an Obstetrician
• monitoring the condition of women and foetuses during pregnancy and throughout labour
• conducting health education classes and seminars to promote the health of mothers and babies such as reproductive health, antenatal education, preparation for parenthood and breastfeeding
• providing advice on nutrition, childcare and family planning

Specialisations

• Community Midwife
• Midwife Practitioner

Alternative Titles

• Certified Midwife
• Registered Midwide

Minimum Requirements

• Registration or licensing is required

If the above ANZSCO code 2541-11 for Midwife is your current occupation then you have a very good chance of qualifying for a skilled visa. For more detailed visa information, please complete a no obligation Online Assessment and select a call back time when a Visa Bureau migration consultant will call you and explain the migration process in detail.

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