T aking care of people is our reason for being
At Sydney Adventist Hospital, fondly known as the San, caring for people is at the core of who we are. It’s what drives us to deliver exceptional outcomes for our patients and it’s a shared sense of purpose that extends to everyone who works here.
When you join our team, you’ll feel valued and supported by our strong commitment to learning, flexibility, great benefits and a positive culture of teamwork and cooperation.
Some of the exceptional benefits we offer include
What you will be doing in this role
Bring your midwifery expertise to a place where every birth story matters. At Sydney Adventist Hospital, fondly known as the San, you’ll join NSW’s largest private hospital and play a meaningful role across our Birth Unit and Postnatal Maternity Unit. Working alongside a warm, highly supportive multidisciplinary team, you’ll have the environment, resources, and encouragement to deliver exceptional, family-centered care for mothers and their babies.
Our Maternity Unit offers an impressive and well-equipped setting, with 9 birthing suites, including two waterbirth rooms, antenatal assessment room, a 13-bed Special Care Nursery, and a 40-bed Postnatal Ward. Families are supported with welcoming spaces, including a lounge area where they can spend time together and attend postnatal education classes.
You will be welcomed by a hands-on, flexible Nursing Unit Manager who genuinely invests in your growth, supports your success, and values the experience you bring to every shift. This is a great chance to be part of a friendly, collaborative team where your contribution is seen, your development is encouraged, and your work impacts families at one of life’s most important moments. Due to the nature of this role, you will be required to work on a rotating roster across AM, PM, and night shifts.
Who we’re looking for
Why you’ll love this role
Every birth is a unique and unforgettable experience. At the San, you’ll have the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with mothers, babies, and their families as you support them throughout their hospital stay, typically over 3–4 days. You’ll have the privilege of being part of one of the most important moments in a family’s life, providing expert care, reassurance, and guidance during those precious early days of parenthood. As you get to know each family, you’ll celebrate their milestones, watch their confidence grow, and know that the support you provide will be remembered long after they leave our doors.
Working in our purpose-built Birth Unit and Postnatal Maternity Unit, you’ll deliver exceptional, family-centred care in an environment designed to support positive experiences for mothers and babies. Most importantly, you’ll make a lasting impact every day-knowing your compassion, expertise, and dedication will become part of a family’s treasured birth story
About us
Adventist HealthCare Limited (AHCL) operates several businesses including Sydney Adventist Hospital (fondly known as the San), San Day Surgery Hornsby, San Radiology & Nuclear Medicine and Sydney Adventist Hospital Pharmacy. The San is NSW’s largest private hospital which was founded in 1903. We are proudly faith-based and have a proven history of being industry pioneers in ground-breaking research and delivering superior patient care. As a not-for-profit, we continually reinvest in cutting-edge technology and facilities, providing exceptional outcomes for our dedicated team of 2500+ employees, 1400 Accredited Medical Officers, 300 volunteers and the community we serve.
What to expect
Successful candidates will be required to complete a range of pre-employment checks and assessments. These vary and could include professional references, functional questionnaire, a national police check, working with children check, vaccination evidence, among others.
How to apply
If you see yourself in this role, then we’d love to hear from you. Simply click on the ‘Apply’ button and we’ll keep you up to date on how your application is progressing.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received and progressed to interview and appointed if deemed suitable. Therefore, we encourage you to Apply Now to avoid disappointment.
If you would like to know more, then please feel free to contact our Talent Acquisition Partner, Charlotte Canham on careers@sah.org.au Please note that no applications via email will be accepted.
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