Clinical Maternity Educator

State Government of Victoria, Australia; Shire of Baw Baw; On-site; AUD 83,000 - 96,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development

Employee assistance program

Salary packaging

Free Parking

Job summary

West Gippsland Healthcare Group is seeking a Clinical Maternity Educator to provide educational leadership and support to maternity staff and students in Gippsland. The CME will identify, develop and deliver learning opportunities that enhance patient care and safety across the pregnancy and birth continuum.

The role reports to the Learning and Development Manager and involves collaboration with the Maternity Unit Manager to build workforce capability and promote evidence-based practice.

Qualifications

• Registration as a Registered Midwife with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
• Postgraduate qualifications in Midwifery or equivalent.
• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40116), or willingness to obtain within timeframe.
• Demonstrated recent clinical experience across pregnancy and birth continuum.

Responsibilities

• Provide educational leadership and guidance to maternity staff and students.
• Identify, develop and deliver learning opportunities to support excellence in maternity care.
• Collaborate with Maternity Unit Manager and Learning & Development team to build workforce capability.
• Promote evidence-based clinical practice and competency programs.
• Mentor staff and coordinate student placements in the maternity unit.

Skills

Educational leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Organisational skills

Teaching

Evidence-based practice

Education

Registered Midwife

Postgraduate midwifery qualifications

TAE40116/Training & Assessment qualification

Willingness to obtain TAEs

Tools

Microsoft Office

Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Occupation: Medicine, nursing and midwifery

Location: Gippsland - Baw Baw

Reference: 2927

Clinical Maternity Educator

Permanent part-time, up to 48 hours per fortnight

Nurses & Midwives Enterprise Agreement, Educator (Major) - RN35 - $64.82895 p/h

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Learning and Development Unit at West Gippsland Healthcare Group in the role of Clinical Maternity Educator.

Reporting to the Learning and Development Manager, the Clinical Maternity Educator (CME) provides educational leadership and guidance to maternity staff and students through the identification, development and delivery of learning opportunities that support excellence in maternity care. Working closely with the Maternity Unit Manager and the Learning and Development team, the CME plays a key role in building workforce capability, supporting student placements, facilitating competency programs and promoting evidence-based clinical practice.

We are seeking expressions of interest from experienced and enthusiastic midwives who are passionate about education, workforce development and supporting high-quality woman-centred care. The successful applicant will work collaboratively across the organisation to deliver innovative learning programs and foster a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth.

This rewarding role would suit a highly motivated midwife with extensive clinical experience across the pregnancy and birth continuum who enjoys mentoring others, facilitating learning and driving positive outcomes for staff, students and women receiving maternity care.

Our preferred candidate will have:

• Registration as a Registered Midwife with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
• Extensive post-registration clinical experience in Midwifery (minimum 5 years).
• Postgraduate qualifications in Midwifery or equivalent.
• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40116), relevant tertiary education qualification, or willingness to work towards obtaining this qualification within an agreed timeframe.
• Demonstrated recent clinical experience across the pregnancy and birth continuum.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development.
• High-level clinical skills across the continuum of pregnancy and birth.
• Knowledge of contemporary midwifery practice and issues.
• Excellent communication, leadership and organisational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to identify, develop and deliver learning opportunities for maternity staff and students

The following experience/qualifications would be considered advantageous:

• Advanced computer skills in Microsoft Office, particularly Word, PowerPoint and Excel.

IMPORTANT: Some roles in the healthcare sector are required to be vaccinated annually for Influenza (unless a valid exemption applies). Evidence of vaccination (or exemption) will be required to be provided prior to commencement.

About our organisation

Did you know that our Warragul hospital is conveniently located just a 30-minute drive from Pakenham, with a stress-free commute along the freeway? What's more, the Baw Baw Shire is one of the fastest-growing Local Government Areas in the country. While our hospital may be ageing, our most precious asset is not the building but the exceptional quality of care delivered by our remarkable staff. Joining us means becoming part of a team that's more than just colleagues; we're a friendly and welcoming family.At West Gippsland Healthcare Group, we believe in caring for our community because we are the community. At West Gippsland Healthcare Group, we take pride in our commitment to fostering diversity and equality within our team. We warmly welcome applications from every corner of our community, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals, those from culturally diverse backgrounds, members of the LGBTI community, and those with first-hand experience of living with a disability. Your unique perspective and background are valuable to us, and we look forward to your application. Who wouldn't want to be part of such a remarkable journey? So, dust off your CV and prepare to embark on an inspiring career with us here at West Gippsland Health. Your future awaits!

West Gippsland Healthcare Group staff benefits include:

Flexible working arrangements
Professional development
Access to employee assistance program
Salary packaging
Free Parking

Working with us

All appointments with the West Gippsland Healthcare Group are subject to the satisfactory return of professional reference checks, a National Police Record Clearance and a current Employee Working with Children Check. All employees must hold current entitlement to work within Australia. A six-month probationary period applies to all new appointments.

As an inclusive employer, committed to improving diversity and equity in our workforce, we encourage applications from all parts of our community, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, LGBTI people, and people with lived experience of disability.

As a Child Safe organisation, West Gippsland Healthcare Group promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children, including those with disability.