Job Title: Midwifery Educator
The role of a Midwifery Educator is to provide leadership and coordination of nursing and midwifery education and training programs across the district. The position is responsible for developing, coordinating, and delivering education and orientation programs for nurses and midwives.
* Nursing and Midwifery Students: Provide education and training to nursing and midwifery students in clinical practice settings.
* Transition to Practice Programs: Coordinate transition to practice programs for registered nurses and midwives, ensuring they have the necessary skills and knowledge to work effectively in their roles.
* Specialty Programs: Develop and deliver specialty programs for enrolled nurses and other healthcare professionals.
Required Skills and Qualifications
To be successful in this role, you will require:
* Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a registered midwife.
* Recent experience in clinical practice with a postgraduate qualification in health education or a relevant field, or equivalent work experience, or a combination of study and work experience.
* Demonstrated effective leadership skills, including highly developed communication, problem-solving, conflict resolution, and negotiation abilities.
* Demonstrated ability to develop, coordinate, deliver, and evaluate education and training programs.
* Demonstrated understanding of contemporary adult learning principles and flexible delivery modes for learning.
* High-level written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to conduct professional-level presentations for educational purposes.
* Computer literacy and understanding of relevant health information systems.
* Evidence of a current unrestricted driver's license and the ability to maintain it; willingness to drive/travel as the role requires, including long distances and overnight stays.
Benefits
This position offers a range of benefits, including:
* Salary packaging options.
* Health and wellbeing benefits, including fitness passport and annual influenza vaccinations.
* A supportive team environment that values your expertise, invests in your development, and supports your lifestyle.
* Opportunities for career advancement and professional growth.
Others
At our organization, we are committed to fostering a workplace where diversity is celebrated, inclusion is part of everyday practice, and our people are supported to succeed. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, LGBTIQ+ peoples, and others who bring diverse experiences and perspectives to our workforce.
If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process, please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience.
To be eligible for permanent employment in this position, you must be an Australian Citizen, a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand passport.