Clinical Midwife Facilitator - Mt Gambier and NaracoorteJob no: 877302 Work type: Part time Location: South East Categories: Nursing/MidwiferyLimestone Coast Local Health Network, Mount Gambier and NaracoorteSalary: $84,870 - $107,279 p.a (pro rata) - Temporary Part Time (12-month contract) - RN/M2CExciting Opportunity: Clinical Midwife Facilitator for Limestone Coast Local Health Network!Are you a dedicated and skilled Clinical Nurse/Midwife with a passion for nurturing talent and advancing clinical practice? Limestone Coast Local Health Network is seeking an exceptional Clinical Midwife Facilitator to join our dynamic team and make a significant impact in our diverse healthcare settings. This position is based across Mount Gambier and Naracoorte birthing sites and may be required to provide support services across all Limestone Coast health sites.About the Role: As a Clinical Midwife Facilitator, you will be at the forefront of clinical excellence and professional development. You will provide comprehensive nursing and/or midwifery services while guiding and mentoring graduate midwives and students. This role requires a blend of clinical expertise and educational acumen, allowing you to foster a culture of reflective and evidence-based practice.Key Responsibilities:Deliver high-quality nursing and/or midwifery services across various health settings, leveraging your experience and ongoing professional development.Offer face-to-face, virtual, and on-ground support to staff, including graduate midwives, and students, promoting reflective practice and problem-solving.Develop and implement agreed communication and supervision plans to enhance clinical skills and practice improvement.Take accountability for your own practice standards and oversee activities delegated to others, ensuring high-quality guidance and development for less experienced staff.Manage a clinical education portfolio, supporting Nurse Educators, Nurse Unit Managers, and Nurse Managers in delivering impactful education services.Engage in performance reviews and career development planning to align portfolio responsibilities with personal growth and organisational goals.What We're Looking For:You will be registered or eligible for registration as a Midwife or Nurse/Midwife with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and who holds, or who is eligible to hold, a current practicing certificate.At least 3 years full time equivalent post registration experience as a Nurse/Midwife, with a strong commitment to professional development and evidence-based practice.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to problem solve, negotiate and support and mentor staff at various levels.Accountability for high practice standards, with a track record of effective leadership and direction of student nurses, enrolled nurses and less experienced registered nurses/midwives.A collaborative spirit and dedication to advancing the quality of care and practice within our health service.Why Join Us?Make a real difference and feel like an important part of the community. Being part of the Limestone Coast Local Health Network means you will be supported both personally and professionally, can take advantage of education and training opportunities, will have access to flexible working hours and be part of an inter-professional approach to holistic health care.Job security and financial incentives: in addition to the annual salary and entitlements (superannuation & leave loading), we also offer salary sacrifice benefits.Relocation reimbursement of up to $13,000 may be available to people relocating for this opportunity.The RegionThe Limestone Coast Local Health Network provides a wide range of health care services to residents within the Limestone Coast region, which is situated in the southeastern part of South Australia and extending all the way to the Victorian border.The Limestone Coast Local Health Network is surrounded by a world class wine region, outdoor adventures, and some of South Australia's best coastline, offering a work-life balance like no other.Applicant InformationThe South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.This is a part time vacancy working 56 hours per fortnight and salary will be adjusted according to actual hours worked.Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements.Check(s):National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups required for this position.DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC)Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category A (direct contact with blood or body substances).The Limestone Coast Local Health Network (LCLHN) is committed to building a flexible, diverse and inclusive culture, planning for and promoting diversity. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as well as diverse community groups and ages including, LGBTQI+, people living with a disability and other diversity groups.Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job ref: 877302EnquiriesSarah BoydAdvanced Nursing and Midwifery Education ManagerPhone: 8721 1576Email: ****** Closing DateFriday 22nd November 2024, 11:55PM
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