Overview
This is a permanent appointment for 0.6 or 0.7 FTE, working 7.6 hour days.
Position Description
Currently we are seeking a Clinical Midwifery Educator to join our team. The successful applicant/s identifies strategies to promote and embed a learning culture that supports positive patient outcomes and delivery of a patient centred service. Collaborates with the Unit Manager in development and management of orientation and performance development programs to meet the education and training needs of nursing/midwifery staff within the unit. Collaborates with the Unit Manager to determine personal and professional competencies integral to care delivery in the local unit and required of nursing/midwifery staff. Under the direction of the Unit Manager, oversees all individual staff performance appraisal and development activities within the unit.
This is where jobs become careers, passion finds its purpose, and your voice finds its place. Are you ready to dive headfirst into the community taking excellent health care where it/'s needed? Then South Metropolitan Health Service is the perfect place to start
About SMHS and the Hospital
Fiona Stanley Hospital (FSH) is a 783-bed tertiary hospital offering a range of health services including the State Rehabilitation Service, a comprehensive cancer centre, purpose-built mental health unit, maternity, paediatric and neonatal services, and the State Adult Burns Service. FSH also delivers specialised services such as heart and lung transplantations and hyperbaric medicine.
SMHS delivers quality, safe and effective hospital and health services within a catchment area stretching more than 3,300 square kilometres across the southern half of Perth. Our vision is Excellent health care, every time. You can read more about SMHS in our Strategic Plan here.
Values and Diversity
Our Values guide our work in every action, including recruitment and employment. SMHS encourages Aboriginal people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTI communities, and people with disability to apply. We ask that you consider bringing your expertise to our workforce regardless of age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, or family/carer responsibilities.
Want to know more?
We encourage you to contact Natalie Parkes on 08 6152 8988.
Application Instructions
If you are ready to partner with us, see the application instructions below. Your application should include:
- A copy of your current CV
- A statement addressing the selection criteria in no more than 2–3 pages
- The names and contact details of two (2) current referees who can attest to your suitability for this role.
These documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to applying online. Please ensure you allow enough time to complete the online application process as you will be required to answer various questions and attach your documentation. If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.
Employee Benefits
Our employees enjoy a range of benefits which may include (inline with operational requirements):
- Professional Development Opportunities and Study leave/assistance
- Flexible working arrangements
- Flexible leave arrangements
- Other professional and location-based allowances
Eligibility
Are you eligible? To be eligible for appointment, applicants must have a valid working visa (for fixed-term appointments) or be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or have a visa to live and work indefinitely in Australia (for permanent appointments).
WA Health embraces diversity and is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We are committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as part of WA Health's Aboriginal Workforce Policy and as a measure to achieve equality. Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply.
WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake a criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. You may also be required to undertake a working with children check (if required for the role) and a pre-employment health assessment. Referees may be asked to comment on your integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour. Adverse information does not necessarily disqualify an applicant but will be considered as part of the appointment process.
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
While 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. If the successful applicant declines or vacates the advertised vacancy, the next most suitable applicant may be selected from this process. Both options remain valid for twelve (12) months from the date the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment decision.
Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00 pm on the closing date will not be accepted. LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
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