Clinical Midwifery Educator, Werribee Mercy Hospital

Employment Type: Permanent Part time
Hours: 24
Location: Werribee Mercy Hospital
Application: Please upload Resume and Cover Letter

Where there’s life, there’s Mercy.
Where there’s care, there’s You.

Join us as at Mercy Health, and help our teams deliver even greater outcomes.

Through the battles and the breakthroughs, we're there. Where will you be?

For over a century, our incredible teams have provided care for people when they need it most. Our people feel great pride in this, and they value the security and stability we offer. But it also means so much opportunity - to build on all that’s gone before, to grow your impact and gain experience that’s hard to find elsewhere.

Join us at Werribee Mercy Hospital, and help us deliver even greater outcomes for our women, baby's, families, communities, and you.

About the opportunity
Werribee Mercy Hospital is seeking a motivated and experienced Midwife Educator to join the Learning Team. The Learning Team is committed to providing quality education by promoting excellence in professional practice through empowering Nurses and Midwives in the public health sector. The Clinical Midwifery Educator will collaborate closely with the Assistant Director of Nursing and Midwifery Education and the clinical support team to develop and implement innovative clinical education and training programs. This role is pivotal in empowering midwives to practice to the fullest extent of their scope. Based at Werribee Mercy, you will join a vibrant and forward-thinking Midwifery Education Team that is transforming how education is designed and delivered. This is a truly exciting opportunity to contribute to the integration of midwifery-led models of care, shaping the future of maternity services within our hospital.- Registered Senior Midwife or Nurse/Midwife working across the full scope of midwifery practice with AHPRA registration- Relevant post registration qualifications and experience- Knowledge of contemporary midwifery issues- Excellent communication skills and attention to detail- You demonstrate innovative approaches to problem solving- Recent Clinical Midwifery Educator experience across the full scope of midwifery practice- Ability to work a rotating roster AM and PM shifts

What you’ll bring
You’re resilient, compassionate and have a whole lot of heart. Most importantly, you are committed to delivering exceptional woman centred care.

To thrive in this role, you will have:
- Excellent clinical, time management, organisational and communication skills, with the ability to adapt and problem solve- A compassionate, warm, flexible and woman-centred approach to effective care and management- The ability to nurture friendly, respectful relationships and contribute to a collaborative team environment

You will also be required to provide evidence of, or in the process of obtaining:
- A current Police Record Check and Working with Children Check.- Proof of current influenza vaccination and other vaccination status consistent with public health orders.

Ready to help us shape the future of healthcare?

Join us and make a meaningful difference in people’s lives - and your career.

Please contact us if you would like to find out more or communicate any requirements to ensure we provide you with a fair and equitable interview and selection process.

We acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung peoples, traditional Custodians of the Land in which our Head Office is based, on traditional lands of the Kulin Nation and recognise their deep connections to the land, sea, and culture.

We extend this acknowledgment to the many Traditional Lands that we operate across Australia and pay our respects to Elders past and present.