Murrumbidgee Local Health District Hiring for Clinical Midwife Educator – Cootamundra Job at Cootamundra Full Time

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Clinical Midwife Educator
Remuneration: $102,395.23 – $105,719.00 per annum, pro rata (+ super + 17.5% leave loading where applicable)
Hours per Week: 12
Requisition ID: REQ345218
Applications Close: 15 October 2022
Vaccination Category: A (including influenza and 3 doses of COVID-19 vaccination)

Your chance to make a real difference to the lives of patients and families in our community

What we offer

• Salary Packaging – up to $9k for living expenses + $2.6k meal & entertainment + $9k remote area housing + novated leasing
• Corporate Health and Fitness program
• Flexible working arrangements
• Genuine welcoming and supportive staff and communities
• Career development opportunities

Where you’ll be working

With a population of approx. 7,500, our inclusive community provides an extensive range of schools, sports clubs, arts and culture clubs, drama and dance groups for the whole family, just to name a few. Along with boasting sculptures, arts centres, boutique stores with handmade gifts and charming walking trails and parks, we are the epitome of classic charm and welcome you to make the tree change.

Our Health Service includes a 30 bed hospital with 27 hospital beds and 3 maternity beds, as well as a range of allied health and general practice services. We provide a 24 hour Accident and Emergency Department which is equipped with telehealth cameras to connect the team in Cootamundra with Specialists through the Critical Care Advisory Service, helping to ensure patients get the care they need.

Only one hour from Wagga Wagga and two hours’ drive north-west of Canberra Cootamundra is waiting for you!

About the Role

As a Clinical Midwife Educator (CME), you will be responsible for the coordination, delivery and evaluation of clinical nursing education programs at a ward/service level.

You will provide clinical supervision, both one-on-one and in group settings, to support the development of evidence-based clinical competence in line with the relevant standards, policies, and procedures.

How to apply

Your application will require you to include a:

• Resume; and
• Cover Letter outlining your skills and experience and why you are a good fit for this position

To learn more about the role, accountabilities, and the required pre-employment checks, please see the Position Description. For a confidential discussion, contact Jocelyn Piper, Facility Manager – Cootamundra on 02 6942 0420 or [email protected]

If interested, we encourage you to click apply promptly. Applications will be assessed as they are received, with suitable candidates contacted and progressed without delay.

New applicants must have completed the COVID-19 vaccination course prior to commencement with NSW Health or provide an approved medical contraindication certificate. Should a medical contraindication certificate be provided, ongoing employment post certificate expiry is conditional to meeting COVID-19 vaccination requirements.

MLHD is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourage all suitably qualified applicants to apply, including Aboriginal People and people from racial, ethnic, or ethno-religious minority groups and people with disability.