Clinical Midwife Educator
Job Posting for Clinical Midwife Educator at WA Country Health Service
The closing date ot submit applications to this vacancy has been extended.
We are seeking an experienced Clinical Midwife Educator for our Pilbara Maternity Ward at Hedland Health Campus in the Pilbara. This is a Permanent position with Full-Time hours.
Country Nursing and Midwifery Incentive Program
Ever considered a career in the country? The Country Nursing & Midwifery incentive program is available to new and existing nurses and midwives - across a broad range of patient-facing roles - on fixed term or permanent contracts at 76 select locations. Eligible nurses and midwives can receive between $5,000 and $17,000 paid over 12 months - WA Country Health Service - Country Nursing and Midwifery Incentive Program
About this role: The Clinical Midwifery Educator identifies strategies to promote and embed a learning culture that supports positive maternal outcomes and delivery of a women centred service. Collaborates with the Maternity Unit Managers and Clinical Leads in development and management of orientation and performance development programs to meet the education and training needs of midwifery staff within the maternity service, as well as the education and training needs for non-maternity staff for maternal and newborn care. Collaborates with the Maternity Unit Managers and Clinical Leads to determine personal and professional competencies integral to care delivery in the local unit and required of midwifery staff, as well as other clinicians.
What We Are Looking For
We think you’ll like it here: Our employees like working here, and we think you will too. Watch these videos to find out what they have to say.
This is a regional position that coordinates maternity education across our two birthing sites: Hedland Health Campus and Karratha Health Campus. The role also coordinates education for non-maternity care staff across our other non-birthing WACHS sites: Newman, Tom Price, Paraburdoo, Onslow, Roebourne, Marble Bar and Nullagine.
Hedland Health Campus is a Level 4 regional hospital in South Hedland with access to obstetricians, paediatricians, and anaesthetists. It is the regional referral centre for the Pilbara for all births greater than 34 weeks, with a Level 2 Special Care Nursery and midwifery-led antenatal care for women living in Hedland) and surrounding communities. Care is provided for 300 births annually. The Campus (Hospital) is a 68-bed hospital facility, providing a range of in-patient, community-based and Telehealth services, including Operating Theatres, ED and HDU.
Karratha Health Campus is a district hospital in Karratha that provides care for low-risk pregnancies and births (around 300 each year). Much of the Maternity Care is provided by Karratha's Midwifery Group Practice. The Campus (Hospital) is a 40-bed facility, providing a range of services that includes Visiting Specialist Obstetrician and Anaesthetic services, Operating Theatres, and ED.
Inland Community Midwives provide antenatal and postnatal care for families in the non-birthing sites of Newman, Tom Price and Paraburdoo.
About the Area: The Pilbara is WA’s second most northern region, defined by the Indian Ocean to the west and the Northern Territory boarder to the east. The Kimberley Region lies to its north across the Great Sandy Desert and the Pilbara’s southern area reaches the Midwest and Goldfields region. Today the Pilbara economy is crucial to WA, providing the state’s largest export revenue earners – iron ore and liquified natural gas. The major population centers are Port Hedland, Karratha, Newman and Tom Price. Median population age is 35.
Living in the Pilbara, the lifestyle is relaxed. Our coastal towns located close to the ocean – Hedland, Karratha and Onslow are the gateway for world class tourism experiences including islands, national parks, ancient rock art and cultural eco-tourism. There is opportunity to experience a variety of leisure activities for both the water and on the land. Our inland towns – Newman, Tom Price, Paraburdoo, Pannawonica, Marble Bar and Nullagine, with their rugged beauty are gateway to some of the best outback 4WD tracks, natural water holes, ancient cultural aboriginal art sites with the abundance of flora and fauna on display.
There is a wealth of information about living and working in the Pilbara Region, to learn more about a nursing career within WA Country Health and living in the North West, please click Nursing and Midwifery Careers and Australia’s Northwest and to learn more about living and working in country WA by visiting our website at WA Country Health Service - Living and working in country WA. and What’s great about working for WACHS – Pilbara
How to apply: Applicants are required to apply online and your application should include:
Eligibility to Apply: Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positions in the public sector. 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.
AHPRA Registration: To be considered for this position you need to be eligible for registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Board (AHPRA). If you are not eligible for registration, please do not continue this application and contact the person named in the advert for further advice.
Subsequent Vacancies: 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.
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.
Diversity Statement: 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.
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).
Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm will not be accepted.
LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
We are seeking an experienced Clinical Midwife Educator for our Pilbara Maternity Ward at Hedland Health Campus in the Pilbara. This is a Permanent position with Full-Time hours.
Country Nursing and Midwifery Incentive Program
Ever considered a career in the country? The Country Nursing & Midwifery incentive program is available to new and existing nurses and midwives - across a broad range of patient-facing roles - on fixed term or permanent contracts at 76 select locations. Eligible nurses and midwives can receive between $5,000 and $17,000 paid over 12 months - WA Country Health Service - Country Nursing and Midwifery Incentive Program
About this role: The Clinical Midwifery Educator identifies strategies to promote and embed a learning culture that supports positive maternal outcomes and delivery of a women centred service. Collaborates with the Maternity Unit Managers and Clinical Leads in development and management of orientation and performance development programs to meet the education and training needs of midwifery staff within the maternity service, as well as the education and training needs for non-maternity staff for maternal and newborn care. Collaborates with the Maternity Unit Managers and Clinical Leads to determine personal and professional competencies integral to care delivery in the local unit and required of midwifery staff, as well as other clinicians.
What We Are Looking For
- Contemporary midwife whose focus is woman centred, who has experience and skills in development, facilitation and delivery of clinically situated training, education programs and presentations.
- Demonstrated advanced clinical knowledge and experience in the delivery of contemporary midwifery care.
- Location based allowances including:
- additional Northwest paid leave.
- District Allowance - regional specific.
- Annual travel subsidy (ALTC).
- Air-conditioning subsidy allowance.
- Heavily subsidised housing Government Regional Officer Housing
- Flexible working and leave arrangements.
- 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.
- Additional Remote Area Specific Benefits.
- Paid study Leave assistance – regional specific as per EBA.
- Continuous learning and Professional Development opportunities
- 11.5% Superannuation Guarantee. For further information click here.
- Private Health Fund Benefits - discounts across some private health care funds. Please see attached flyer
We think you’ll like it here: Our employees like working here, and we think you will too. Watch these videos to find out what they have to say.
This is a regional position that coordinates maternity education across our two birthing sites: Hedland Health Campus and Karratha Health Campus. The role also coordinates education for non-maternity care staff across our other non-birthing WACHS sites: Newman, Tom Price, Paraburdoo, Onslow, Roebourne, Marble Bar and Nullagine.
Hedland Health Campus is a Level 4 regional hospital in South Hedland with access to obstetricians, paediatricians, and anaesthetists. It is the regional referral centre for the Pilbara for all births greater than 34 weeks, with a Level 2 Special Care Nursery and midwifery-led antenatal care for women living in Hedland) and surrounding communities. Care is provided for 300 births annually. The Campus (Hospital) is a 68-bed hospital facility, providing a range of in-patient, community-based and Telehealth services, including Operating Theatres, ED and HDU.
Karratha Health Campus is a district hospital in Karratha that provides care for low-risk pregnancies and births (around 300 each year). Much of the Maternity Care is provided by Karratha's Midwifery Group Practice. The Campus (Hospital) is a 40-bed facility, providing a range of services that includes Visiting Specialist Obstetrician and Anaesthetic services, Operating Theatres, and ED.
Inland Community Midwives provide antenatal and postnatal care for families in the non-birthing sites of Newman, Tom Price and Paraburdoo.
About the Area: The Pilbara is WA’s second most northern region, defined by the Indian Ocean to the west and the Northern Territory boarder to the east. The Kimberley Region lies to its north across the Great Sandy Desert and the Pilbara’s southern area reaches the Midwest and Goldfields region. Today the Pilbara economy is crucial to WA, providing the state’s largest export revenue earners – iron ore and liquified natural gas. The major population centers are Port Hedland, Karratha, Newman and Tom Price. Median population age is 35.
Living in the Pilbara, the lifestyle is relaxed. Our coastal towns located close to the ocean – Hedland, Karratha and Onslow are the gateway for world class tourism experiences including islands, national parks, ancient rock art and cultural eco-tourism. There is opportunity to experience a variety of leisure activities for both the water and on the land. Our inland towns – Newman, Tom Price, Paraburdoo, Pannawonica, Marble Bar and Nullagine, with their rugged beauty are gateway to some of the best outback 4WD tracks, natural water holes, ancient cultural aboriginal art sites with the abundance of flora and fauna on display.
There is a wealth of information about living and working in the Pilbara Region, to learn more about a nursing career within WA Country Health and living in the North West, please click Nursing and Midwifery Careers and Australia’s Northwest and to learn more about living and working in country WA by visiting our website at WA Country Health Service - Living and working in country WA. and What’s great about working for WACHS – Pilbara
How to apply: Applicants are required to apply online and your application should include:
- A statement addressing the selection criteria in no more than 2-3 pages (as outlined in the attached JDF)
- A comprehensive CV that clearly shows your experience relevant to this role.
- The names and contact details of two (2) professional referees. It is preferable for one of your referees to be your current supervisor or manager
Eligibility to Apply: Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positions in the public sector. 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.
AHPRA Registration: To be considered for this position you need to be eligible for registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Board (AHPRA). If you are not eligible for registration, please do not continue this application and contact the person named in the advert for further advice.
Subsequent Vacancies: 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.
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.
Diversity Statement: 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.
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).
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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