About this role
The Clinical Support Midwife provides direct clinical support and acts as a mentor for students, graduates, newly appointed or less experienced midwives. The role focuses on developing high quality clinical skills while delivering exceptional patient-centred care at Mercy Hospital for Women Heidelberg.
Day-to-day work includes supporting the implementation and evaluation of clinical learning activities across the organisation. Collaboration occurs with the Director of Nursing and Midwifery Education, ADONM Nursing and Midwifery Education and Clinical Nursing and Midwifery Educators to strengthen learning outcomes.
The position sits within a team that values security and stability while offering opportunity to build on what has gone before. Staff feel pride in providing care when patients need it most and contribute to greater outcomes for families and communities.
This fixed term role to May 2027 allows midwives to grow their impact in a supportive maternity environment. It offers meaningful difference in people’s lives alongside professional development within Mercy Health Australia.
Requirements
- Registered Midwife with APHRA
- Excellent clinical, 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
- Current Police Record Check and Working with Children Check
- Proof of current influenza vaccination and other vaccination status consistent with public health orders
Responsibilities
- Provide direct clinical support and act as a mentor for students, graduates, newly appointed or less experienced midwives to develop high quality clinical skills
- Support the implementation and evaluation of clinical learning activities across the organisation
- Collaborate with the Director of Nursing and Midwifery Education and Clinical Nursing and Midwifery Educators on learning programs
- Facilitate clinical skill development sessions for midwives in maternity care settings
- Monitor and assess clinical competencies of less experienced staff during patient care
- Contribute to continuous improvement of clinical education resources and processes
Benefits
- Security and stability offered by the organisation
- Opportunity to build on past achievements and grow impact
- Recognition as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by WGEA
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