About us:

The Education and Research Unit provides nursing and midwifery education, professional practice development services and clinical practice improvement initiatives for nursing and midwifery staff, to facilitate the achievement of best practice health service delivery requirements. The Education and Research Unit is led by the Nursing Director (Education and Research).

The Nurse Educators (NE's), Midwifery Educators (ME's), Clinical Nurse Consultants (CNC's), Clinical Placement Coordinator (CPC's), Clinical Facilitators (CF's), Student Facilitators (SF's), Librarians the Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) service report to the Nursing Director of Education and Research. Nurse Educators in Gladstone, Emerald, Aged Care and Mental Health have professional links with the Education and Research Unit.

About the role:

The Midwife Educator is accountable at an advanced practice level for the design, implementation, and assessment of midwifery education programs, managing educational resources and providing midwifery expertise relating to educational issues in the maternity environment.

The Midwife Educator reports to the Nursing Director (Education and Research) with professional links to service leads.

The Midwife Educator leads and supports a culture of development and enquiry which actively encourages and facilitates clinical, professional, and organisational learning.

About you:

• Current registration as a Registered Midwife through the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Whilst not mandatory, relevant post graduate qualifications are highly regarded.

What we offer:

Total monthly value of up to $13,684 is comprised of:

• An hourly rate between $66.85 - $72.58 p.h.
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% leave loading

Additional Benefits

• Ongoing Professional Development and Education Opportunities
• Flexible Work-Life Balance and Variety
• Generous Salary Sacrificing Options
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounted Private Health Insurance
• Fitness Passport

Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements:

It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed on the Role Description.

How to apply:

To apply, please submit the following:

• Your current CV or resume, including referees.
• A cover letter (1-2 pages) addressing how your experience, skills and values align with the key responsibilities and expectations outlined in the Role Description.
• Any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.

Please note pre-employment checks will be carried out on applicants recommended for appointment/employment which may include confirming your qualifications, professional registration/s, previous employment history (including any previous disciplinary action), criminal history, Australian work status and vaccination requirements.

For assistance:

1. Contact [email protected]
2. Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) CH5C626758

Applications close: Sunday, 30 March 2025

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