Clinical Support Midwife

About the role

Mercy Health's Learning Team is looking for a Clinical Support Midwife to join its Midwifery Education Team at Werribee Mercy Hospital. The role supports midwives to work to the full scope of their practice, strengthening capability, confidence and contemporary care delivery, and contributes to midwifery-led models of care and the future of maternity services.

The Clinical Support Midwife gives direct clinical support and mentorship to students, graduates, newly appointed or less experienced midwives and experienced midwives, helping them develop high-quality clinical skills and professional growth. The role also helps implement and evaluate clinical learning activities across the organisation, working 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.

Required profile

• Registered Midwife with APHRA.
• Resilient, compassionate and committed to patient-centred care.
• Compassionate, flexible and positive approach to patient care and management.
• Ability to nurture respectful relationships and contribute to a collaborative team.
• Current Police Record Check and Working with Children Check, and proof of current influenza vaccination and other vaccinations consistent with public health orders.

Required skills

• Excellent clinical skills.
• Time management, organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to adapt and problem solve.

Employment is permanent part-time, 48 hours per fortnight, Grade 3B RN29 as per award. Applicants should upload a resume, cover letter, driver licence, police check, visa status, relevant qualifications and other documents listed in the original ad.