Assistant Director Nursing and Midwifery Education - Women’s and Children’s Programs

3d3 days ago

Mercy Health Australia

AU · Full-time · A$170,000 – A$210,000

About this role

Exciting role for a Nurse Midwife Educator to join Mercy Hospital Victoria Ltd Education Team as Assistant Director Nursing and Midwifery Education. The Learning Team is committed to providing quality education by promoting excellence in professional practice through empowering Nurses and Midwives in the public health sector. This role leads and influences quality education and professional development to build the future workforce.

Serve as expert clinical advisor for educational strategies related to Women’s and Children’s programs. Develop and implement educational strategies for maternity and neonatal education programs. Work collaboratively with the Director and education team to support clinical staff education and training across undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate levels.

Join a for-purpose organisation with over 10,000 dedicated, compassionate people offering more services and deeper care. Teams take great pride in providing care when needed most, valuing security and stability. Contribute to a collaborative environment nurturing friendly, respectful relationships.

Build on a century of care to grow impact and gain unique experience. Help deliver even greater outcomes by taking what we have and making it better. Passionately affect change through developing staff skill sets to improve patient outcomes.

Requirements

Currently dual registered Nurse and Midwife or Midwife with AHPRA
Post registration qualification in education (desired but not essential)
Experience in leadership and management including the ability to lead, coach, and mentor a team
Advanced skills in educational design and implementation
Knowledge of contemporary nursing and midwifery workforce challenges and practices
Excellent time management, organisational and communication skills, with the ability to adapt and problem solve
Compassionate, flexible and positive approach to effective patient care and management
Ability to nurture friendly, respectful relationships and contribute to a collaborative team environment

Responsibilities

Act as expert clinical advisor for educational strategies related to Women’s and Children’s
Develop and implement educational strategies for maternity and neonatal education programs
Work collaboratively with the Director of Nursing and Midwifery Education and the education team
Support clinical staff education and training for undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate programs
Lead and influence quality education and professional development
Empower Nurses and Midwives through excellence in professional practice
Build the future workforce in nursing and midwifery

Benefits

Security and stability from a century-old organisation
Join a for-purpose organisation with over 10,000 dedicated, compassionate people
Opportunity to grow impact and gain experience hard to find elsewhere
Pride in providing care for people when they need it most