The Team:
The Launceston General Hospital is the principal referral hospital in the region for more than a quarter of a million people.
The Maternity Services is a level 5 service providing care for low, moderate, and high complexity mothers and babies over 32 weeks gestation. This service is multidisciplinary service with the capacity to manage all unexpected pregnancy and neonatal emergency presentations.
Womens and Childrens Services offers free Clinical Supervision for nurses and midwives and a supportive professional development culture.
You will need:
Registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Midwife.
Current Working with Vulnerable People Check.
Holds, or is working towards, relevant post-graduate qualifications.
Demonstrated advanced level knowledge, skills and clinical experience in midwifery.
Ability to apply teaching and learning strategies in the clinical setting.
Sound knowledge of contemporary education, health and professional development issues, National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards and their impact on the knowledge and skill requirements of the nursing/midwifery workforce.
The Role:
The Clinical Midwifery Educator (CME) facilitates and supports the education and development of the midwifery workforce, including midwifery students, postgraduate, and all sets of learners.
The CME is part of the Womens and Childrens Services leadership team, participating in Quality Improvement activities, Policy/Protocol development and review, and progressing the goals and actions within the Operational Plan.
Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
Why Tasmania:
The Department of Health Tasmania oversees various hospitals across the state, including the Royal Hobart Hospital, Launceston General Hospital, Northwest Regional Hospital, and Mersey Community Hospital, as well as district hospitals and ambulance services. Additionally, it provides community health, mental health, and primary healthcare services to the Tasmanian community through more than 300 sites.
Tasmania, Australia's only island state, offers unparalleled natural beauty and a luxurious lifestyle. Pursuing your health career in Tasmania’s public health system means building strong connections with colleagues and patients. It also means embracing a lifestyle where you can enjoy extraordinary experiences outside of work while making a significant impact on the community during work.
Details of appointment:
Permanent, part time, day worker position, working up to 48 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as you can join us!
*notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.
Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time, and casual vacancies.
Salary:
$118,297 to $125,543 per annum (Pro rata). Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
- Salary range is in accordance with Nurses and Midwives (Tasmania State Service) Agreement 2023.
In addition, the following allowances calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available:
- Post Graduate Allowance of up to 10% based on qualification type.
Salary Packaging:
You’ll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.
Benefits available to eligible candidates:
- Travel and relocation assistance support available up to $10,000 for appointees from interstate.
- Professional development and accelerated pathways.
- A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
- Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $14.50 per week per person, or $28.05 for a family.
- Department of Health has achieved the “Carer Accredited Employer Status” providing support to employees with caring responsibilities. (Find out more under the Carer Recognition Act 2023).
More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here
Eligibility:
Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:
- Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Midwife.
- Current Working with Children Registration.
Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:
- Relevant postgraduate qualifications.
Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.
Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents
We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.
Statement of Duties:
Application Guide:
How to apply:
Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered.
You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.
*applications from Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted for this role.
For more information:
Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.
Name: Robyn Liddington
Position: A/Nursing Director Womens and Childrens Services
Phone number: 03 6777 8976/ 0499 824 542
Email address: robyn.liddington@ths.tas.gov.au
What it is like working at the Department of Health?
Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence are the key values to work in Department of Health. Listen to some of the lived experiences from within the department through some of our wonderful staff and hear about their journey in relocating to Tasmania!
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Department of Health has achieved the “Carer Accredited Employer Status” providing support to employees with caring responsibilities. (Find out more under the Carer Recognition Act 2023).
Respecting diversity is the foundation of everything that Department of Health do. This allows us to instil trust and collaborate through honest and fair communication and helps cultivate an environment of growth and innovation. We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.
