Do you want to be a part of a team that promotes and improves the health of its people and community?
 
We are seeking a highly capable Midwife Educator to join our team at Women and Newborn Health Service (WNHS)

This is a Permanent Part Time appointment at 38 hours per fortnight. 

What is our Midwife Educator (Simulation) role?

The Midwife Educator – Simulation is a specialist role that practices within their scope of practice as a Senior Registered Nurse (SRN) considerate of the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Board Registration Standards and the decision-making framework for nursing and midwifery. 

The Midwife Educator is a key member of the multidisciplinary team responsible for the development, facilitation, implementation and evaluation of quality evidence-based educational, professional development programs/resources and strategies for midwifery and related services that support the maintenance of practice standards and implementation of changes to clinical practice. 

This role provides a consultative service within simulation and education across hospital services and external sites, educates staff, initiates research and quality improvement activities and aids in policy development and change management. Further, the role provides leadership within the organisation, in simulation-based education. 

While your qualifications and experience tell us part of your story, your values and attitude speak louder still. At NMHS, we aim to ensure our behaviours reflect our core values: Care, Respect, Innovation, Teamwork and Integrity.  During the selection process you will be assessed on your ability to fulfil the responsibilities of this position while upholding our values.

What we offer

NMHS supports flexible working practices and consideration will be given to flexible work options, where operationally appropriate. In addition to the great salary, our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits (North Metropolitan Health Service - Pay and Benefits) including:

• Generous salary packaging to increase take-home pay
• Professional and career development opportunities
• Diverse and inclusive culture 

Want to know more about this role?

We encourage you to contact Samantha Davies to discuss how this role aligns with your personal and career interests. 

We think you’ll like it here

Our employees like working here, and we think you will too.  Watch this video to find out what they have to say. 

Ready to join our team?

Applicants are required to apply online www.jobs.wa.gov.au so allow enough time to complete the online application process and attach your documentation.  If you experience difficulties, please contact HSS Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.

The JDF is attached for reference. Your application should include:

• Cover letter (max 1 page) explaining why you are applying for this role.
• Statements addressing the selection criteria (max 3-5 pages) and providing examples to demonstrate your knowledge, experience and skills. 
• A detailed Resume which sets out your qualifications, capabilities and experience relevant to this position.
• References - the names and contact details of two (2) referees. It is preferable for one of your referees to have been a recent supervisor.

Applicants must ensure their nominated referees are available to provide references when requested, as failure to do so may result in them being deemed unsuitable.

Eligibility to Apply: To be suitable for appointment you must have documentary evidence of your entitlement to live and work in Australia.

Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, it may also be used to fill other "similar" vacancies throughout the health service or the wider public service. In addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised vacancy, then the next most suitable applicant may also be selected from this process. Both of these options remain valid for a period of twelve (12) months from when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment decision.

North Metropolitan Health Service (NMHS) fosters an environment of equity and inclusion and strives to ensure everyone experiences a sense of belonging.  We celebrate the rich diversity of our community and are committed to recruiting a team that is reflective of those we care for. We encourage anyone who aligns with our values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, Innovation and Care to apply for this role.

NMHS is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of our Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing Strategy.  As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position. 

NMHS upholds the social model of disability. We welcome applicants who have disability and endeavour to support reasonable workplace adjustments and flexibility. If you have any access needs or require adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact the NMHS Talent Attraction Group (TAG) at email nmhs.talent@health.wa.gov.au.

Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions after or on, 4:00pm on the closing date will not be accepted.

We look forward to receiving your application.

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