Staff Development Midwife
WA Country Health Service
Posted 19 days ago
This is a Recruitment Pool for Fixed Term Full Time and Fixed Term Part Time, with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency.
About the OPPORTUNITY
As part of the multidisciplinary team and in collaboration with the Clinical Midwife Consultant, Clinical Midwife Specialists and Regional Nurse Educators; plans, implements and evaluates education and training relevant to the clinical practice of the midwifery cohort. Is responsible for the orientation and midwifery development support of midwives and other staff supporting maternity care within the region (including nurses and assistants in nursing/midwifery); and in particular newly qualified and junior midwives. Provides support and clinical facilitation for undergraduate and postgraduate midwives in line with education institution agreements.
Area Profile
The Wheatbelt region spans 155,000 square kilometres, encompassing six Aboriginal lands and language groups. From Jurien Bay on the coast to Southern Cross in the East, Dalwallinu in the north, and Lake Grace in the south, the region offers extensive opportunities. Health services include emergency and inpatient care, outpatient medical, nursing, and allied health services, as well as cancer, renal, palliative, rehabilitation, aged care, mental health, public health, health promotion, and child, school, and community health services. District hospitals in Narrogin, Northam, Merredin, and Moora, along with 35 smaller community hospitals and health centres, ensure comprehensive care across the region. With a strong community spirit and diverse career prospects, WACHS Wheatbelt is ideal for living, working, and exploring.
Learn more about living and working in country WA by visiting our website at WA Country Health Service - Living and working in country WA
Selection Criteria
Please see the Job Description Form available at www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au
Want to know more about this role?
To learn more about the role, please refer to the attached Job Description Form and contact Philippa Reppington on 0427 378 599 or [email protected]
Application Instructions
Applicants are requested to apply online at www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au
About WA Country Health Service
The WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is the largest country health service in Australia and one of the biggest in the world. It delivers a range of comprehensive health services across an area of more than 2.5 million square kilometres to approximately 530,000 people, including more than 57,000 Aboriginal people.
Across the state we have six large regional hospitals, 15 medium sized district hospitals and 48 small hospitals. Along with this there are 31 health centres and nursing posts, four dedicated mental health inpatient units and 24 dedicated mental health services, and over 170 other facilities where population health teams are based.
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