Staff Development Midwife

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Are you a dedicated Midwife looking to make an impactful difference in healthcare education and support? Join our multidisciplinary team as a Staff Development Midwife in Bunbury.

Position Profile: As part of the multidisciplinary team and in collaboration with Regional Nurse Educators; plans, implements and evaluates education and training relevant to the clinical practice of the midwifery cohort. Is responsible for the orientation and midwifery development support of midwives and other staff supporting maternity care within the unit /ward (including nurses and assistants in nursing); and in particular newly qualified and junior midwives. Provides support and clinical facilitation for undergraduate and postgraduate midwives in line with education institution agreements.

As a Staff Development Midwife, You Will

• Conduct Training Needs Analyses to assess the educational needs of midwives, nurses, and assistants within the ward/unit.
• Facilitate evidence-based nursing care while adhering to the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) standards.
• Provide orientation and development support for newly qualified and junior midwives as well as other maternity care staff.
• Collaborate with Regional Nurse Educators and the Clinical Nurse/Midwife Manager to develop and deliver targeted education programmes.
• Ensure compliance with essential competencies through effective documentation and record-keeping of education and training activities.
  
  

Ideal Candidate

• A valid registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
• Extensive clinical experience in midwifery practice.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage and inspire others.
• A proven track record in adult education and training facilitation.
• Experience in developing and implementing training programmes within a healthcare setting.
• Proficiency in digital health platforms to enhance learning and patient care.
  
  

About Us

The WA Country Health Service's core business is the provision of quality, accessible health services to people from large regional centres to those in small remote communities.

Our vision is to be global leader in rural and remote healthcare.

Our values of Community, Compassion, Quality, Integrity, Equity and Curiosity shape who we are, how we behave, how we interact with each other, how we make decisions and how we provide care to our patients.

About The REGION

Learn more about living and working in country WA by visiting our website at WA Country Health Service - Living and working in country WA

To learn more about the role, please refer to the attached Job Description Form or contact Andrea Drew on 9722 1337.

Why work for us: In addition to the great salary our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits:

• 12% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice. For further information click here.
• As a WA Country Health Service employee, you're entitled to discounts across some private health care funds (flyer attached)
• Generous salary packaging benefits:
  • Up to $9010 on a range of benefits such as mortgage, your rent or other everyday living expenses
  • Up to $2650 on meal entertainment, holiday accommodation and venue hire
  • Access to novated leasing to use pre-tax dollars for a car and expenses
• Professional Development Opportunities and Study Leave/assistance
• Flexible working arrangements
• Flexible leave arrangements
• Other professional and location-based allowance
  

Application Instructions: Applicants are requested to apply online via the 'apply for job' button below. Please provide the following documents and information as part of your application:

• A detailed cover letter and resume that clearly demonstrates your relevant work experience and achievements including the contact details of 2 referees (including a current line manager).
• A written statement addressing the work-related requirements in the JDF (maximum 3-4 pages).
  
  

If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.

Eligibility to Apply: To be eligible for appointment, applicants must have a valid working visa (for fixed term appointments) or be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or have a visa to live and work indefinitely in Australia (for permanent appointments. Eligibility for sponsorship may be considered for some vacancies. You are encouraged to discuss this with the contact person listed in the advertisement before completing the application as there are several steps that are required to be completed prior to progressing any application for employment.

WA Health is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.

WA Health supports flexible working practices within the context of a quality health service. WA Health is committed to a smoke free environment across all buildings, grounds, and vehicles.

Other Conditions: WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. Referees may also be asked to comment on an applicant's integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour.

This vacancy is subject to a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check. For further information please refer to the WWC website at: https://workingwithchildren.wa.gov.au

Please note this recruitment process requires completion of satisfactory Pre-Employment Health Assessment (PEHA). Any offer of employment with WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is conditional on satisfactory PEHA to ensure you are able to perform the inherent requirements of the position. An unsatisfactory PEHA will result in the offer of employment being withdrawn. Please see the attached WACHS PEHA Policy for further information.

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce where every employee feels valued and empowered. We believe that a diverse team brings unique perspectives and drives innovation to meet our community's needs. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and experiences to join us in shaping a more equitable future and as a measure to achieve equality, under sections 51, 66R and 66ZP of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984, encourage applications from people living with a disability, Aboriginal people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, women and youth (24 years of age and under).

Similar Vacancy: Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, it may also be used to fill other "similar" vacancies throughout the health service. In addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised vacancy, then the next most suitable applicant may also be selected from this process. Both of these options remain valid for a period of twelve (12) months from when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment decision.

Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm will not be accepted.

LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
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