At a Glance
- Tasks: Support midwives and students with clinical skills and mentorship at Werribee Mercy Hospital.
- Company: Join Mercy Health, a compassionate organisation dedicated to exceptional patient care.
- Benefits: Permanent part-time role with a supportive team and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Diverse workplace that values inclusion and encourages applications from all backgrounds.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in maternity services and shape the future of midwifery education.
- Qualifications: Registered Midwife with excellent communication and organisational skills.
The predicted salary is between 58500 - 71500 $ per year.
Employment Type: Permanent part time
Hours: 48 hours per fortnight
Grade: 3B RN29 as per award
Location: Werribee Mercy Hospital
Contact: Kate Robson
About the opportunity
The Learning Team is committed to delivering high-quality education that promotes excellence in professional practice by empowering nurses and midwives within the public health sector to implement innovative clinical education. This pivotal role supports midwives to work to the full scope of their practice, strengthening capability, confidence, and contemporary care delivery.
Based at Werribee Mercy Hospital, you will be part of a vibrant and forward-thinking Midwifery Education Team that is transforming how education is designed and delivered. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the integration of midwifery-led models of care and help shape the future of maternity services.
The Clinical Support Midwife provides direct clinical support and mentorship to students, graduates, newly appointed or less experienced midwives, as well as experienced midwives, to support the ongoing development of high-quality clinical skills and professional growth. The role also contributes to the implementation and evaluation of clinical learning activities across the organisation, working collaboratively with the Director of Nursing and Midwifery Education, the Assistant Director of Nursing and Midwifery Education (Women's and Children's Program), and Clinical Midwifery Educators.
What you'll bring
- You're resilient, compassionate and have a whole lot of heart.
- Most importantly, you are committed to delivering exceptional patient-centred care.
- To thrive in this role, you will have:
- Registered Midwife with APHRA
- Excellent clinical, time management, organisational and communication skills, with the ability to adapt and problem solve.
- A compassionate, flexible and positive approach to effective patient care and management.
- The ability to nurture friendly, respectful relationships and contribute to a collaborative team environment.
You will also be required to provide evidence of, or in the process of obtaining:
- A current Police Record Check and Working with Children Check.
- Proof of current influenza vaccination and other vaccination status consistent with public health orders.
We acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung peoples, traditional Custodians of the Land in which our Head Office is based, on traditional lands of the Kulin Nation and recognise their deep connections to the land, sea, and culture. We extend this acknowledgment to the many Traditional Lands that we operate across Australia and pay our respects to Elders past and present.
The team at Mercy Health is as wonderfully diverse as the patients, residents, clients and communities we support. We're proud to be recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA). Mercy Health strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, sexualities, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.
Clinical Support Midwife in Melbourne employer: Mercy Hospitals Victoria
Mercy Hospitals Victoria offers a supportive and stable work environment, allowing employees to take pride in providing essential care to those in need. With over a century of experience, the organization provides numerous opportunities for professional growth and development, making it an attractive employer for healthcare professionals. Employees benefit from a collaborative culture and the chance to make a significant impact in their communities.
