Clinical Development Midwife - Registered Midwife Level 2

Under limited direction of the Clinical Support Midwife, you will perform the Level 2 Clinical

Development Midwife role you will:

• Facilitate clinical teaching within the workplace aligned with clinical practice standards and guidelines, applying adult learning principles and utilising current evidence-based practice
• Collaborate with the Clinical Midwifery Managers (CMM) and Clinical Support Midwife (CSM) to identify, develop and deliver education to meet maternity staff educational requirements
• Attend to competency-based assessment for all midwives within clinical settings as outlined in the National Competency Standards for the Midwife and the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council
• In conjunction with the CMMs and CSM, facilitate a clinically based orientation program for graduate program midwives and new midwifery staff members
• Demonstrate commitment to ongoing professional development by maintaining competence in mandatory education and skills development for self and others. This includes leading, participating and supporting others active involvement in continuing education and in collaboration with CMMs, actively participate in completing, monitoring and reporting on midwifery staff performance requirements
• Participate in the development and review of policy, procedures, quality activities and clinical meetings to build an environment of excellence in midwifery care
• Promote midwives within the multidisciplinary team as valuable experts contributing to positive outcomes for women and their families and promote an environment that encourages both individual and team development
• Undertake other duties appropriate to this level of classification which contribute to the operation of the organisation.

About you

Applicants must meet the necessary criteria outlined below for this position:

• Relevant midwifery and/or nursing qualifications and a minimum of three years' experience working professionally in midwifery
• AHPRA Registration
• Extensive experience as a Registered Midwife across the full scope of practice
• The successful applicant will need to be available for rotational shift work roster which includes weekends and public holidays
• The successful applicant will be required to undertake "Train the Assessor" training through Workforce Capability if they do not hold a similar qualification such as Certificate IV in Training and Assessment
• Strong computer literacy skills
• Postgraduate qualifications in relevant field e.g., Midwifery, Child, and Family Health and/or Clinical Leadership (desirable)
• Have an understanding of how the National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) indicators align with this role.

How to Apply

Applications close 21st December 2023.

Further information can be obtained by contacting:

Marion Taylor

Recruitment Consultant | Nursing

E: *************@talentquarter.com

T (07) 2112 6***