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Nursing and midwifery in Western Australia

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Places of work – King Edward Memorial Hospital

King Edward Memorial Hospital (KEMH) is the only tertiary referral centre for obstetrics, gynaecology, gynaecology oncology and neonatalogy in Western Australia. It is located in Subiaco, only 4km west of Perth

This 47 hectare medical campus contains 280 beds, including 80 neonatal cots, and employs 646 midwifery and nursing staff and 155 medical staff.

The hospital is home to the largest neonatal intensive care unit in the southern hemisphere, the only neonatal transport service in Western Australia and a statewide inpatient treatment centre for acute perinatal psychiatric conditions.

Graduate programs

KEMH does not offer a direct entry graduate program. The hospital is included in rotations by several graduate programs.

Facilities available to nurses

  • Access to vacation child care programs
  • Low cost staff dining facilities
  • Low cost staff gym
  • ATM facilities on site
  • Parenting rooms available
  • Onsite cafe
  • Social club

Nursing specialties offered

  • General surgical
  • Midwifery
  • Theatre
  • Women’s health

Contact details

Hospital address: 374 Bagot Road, Subiaco
Postal address: PO Box 134, Subiaco WA 6904
Phone: (08) 9340 2222
Fax: (08) 9381 7802

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