Clinical Support Midwife

7h7 hours ago

Mercy Health Australia

Melbourne, AU · Part-time · A$85,000 – A$105,000

About this role

The Learning Team at Mercy Health 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 Mercy Hospital for Women, you will provide direct clinical support and mentorship to students, graduates, newly appointed or less experienced midwives, as well as experienced midwives. You will contribute 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, and Clinical Midwifery Educators.

You will be part of a vibrant and forward-thinking Midwifery Education Team that is transforming how education is designed and delivered. The team is dedicated to fostering a collaborative environment where every member can contribute to shaping the future of midwifery care.

For over a century, Mercy Health has provided care for people when they need it most, offering security and stability. As a for-purpose organisation with over 10,000 dedicated people, you will have the chance to make an impact and gain experience that is hard to find elsewhere, building on all that has gone before.

Requirements

Dual qualified Registered Nurse / 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
Current Police Record Check and Working with Children Check (or willingness to obtain)
Proof of current influenza vaccination and other vaccination status consistent with public health orders

Responsibilities

Provide direct clinical support and mentorship to students, graduates, newly appointed or less experienced midwives, as well as experienced midwives
Support the ongoing development of high-quality clinical skills and professional growth among midwives
Contribute to the implementation and evaluation of clinical learning activities across the organisation
Work 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
Empower nurses and midwives to implement innovative clinical education within the public health sector
Strengthen midwives' capability, confidence, and contemporary care delivery through education and support

Benefits

Opportunity to work within a vibrant and forward-thinking Midwifery Education Team transforming how education is designed and delivered
Security and stability of a for-purpose organisation with over 10,000 dedicated people
Chance to make an impact and gain experience that is hard to find elsewhere
Support from a collaborative team environment focused on professional growth