• Clinical Development Nurse or Midwife Level 2 up to 30 June 2031 (subject to funding)
• Reference Number: Tresillian 35/2024
• Vaccination Category: Category A
• Award: Queen Elizabeth II (QEII) Family Centre Nursing and Midwifery Staff Enterprise Agreement 2024
• Employment Status: Temporary Part time 0.8fte for the residential program
• Location: Tresillian Queen Elizabeth II (QEII), 129 Carruthers Street, Curtin, ACT
• Salary: $107,000 pa

about us

Are you passionate about supporting the education and training needs of nurses and midwives working with children 0-3 years and their families and want a job that engages all your skills and aspirations in helping nurses and midwives provide services that is compliant with policy and professional standards?

Do you want to work with the largest specialist early parenting organisation in Australia with values that align with your commitment to nurture the team in supporting children and families?

If so, then Tresillian would like to hear from you.

about the role

As a Clinical Development nurse or midwife, you would need to have a postgraduate Child and Family Health qualification; and a Certificate IV Training and Assessment or willingness to complete within 12-18 months of position commencement.

You would be working in a supportive learning environment scaffolded by a team of Nurse Educators and Clinical Nurse Educators (NSW equivalent to Clinical Development Nurse/Midwife) under the direction of the QEII Centre Manager through the Clinical Coordinator (AAC) for functional responsibilities and Director, Workforce Learning & Development for professional responsibilities.

You will have access to regular professional development, skills enhancement and career opportunities. You will be supported by a comprehensive onboarding programme which includes innovative clinical supervision that will further increase your knowledge and confidence.

The Royal Society for the Welfare of Mothers and Babies, trading as Tresillian, was formed in 1918 to coordinate early child and maternal health care services in New South Wales (NSW). Tresillian is now the largest early child and family health and parenting service in Australia, operating from four sites in metropolitan Sydney and numerous regional and rural sites supporting service provision to families across NSW, VIC and ACT.

Tresillian is a Certified Child Safe Leader and is dedicated to creating a workplace environment where children’s rights are recognised and championed.

Tresillian provides local and state-wide services including: health and parenting assessments; parenting advice; education; and, support to families via a range of service delivery models including centre based day programs, home visiting, telephone, internet and residential services. In addition, Tresillian provides education, training and consultancy across a range of sectors including within the health care service and higher education. For further information on Tresillian, please visit our website.

Applicants are to please address the Selection Criteria.

Selection Criteria for Level 2

1. Current authority to practice as a Registered Nurse/Midwife with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
2. Postgraduate /post registration qualifications in Child and Family Health with a minimum of 3 years full time experience working in the speciality
3. Demonstrated skills in clinical teaching and facilitation including the demonstrated knowledge and use of adult learning principles
4. Demonstrated commitment to own professional development and of others
5. Minimum Certificate IV Training and Assessment or willingness to complete within 12-18 months of position commencement
6. Demonstrated understanding and commitment to evidence-based practice and ability to apply this to education practice
7. Demonstrated high level verbal and written communication skills, and ability to work within a multidisciplinary team and independently
8. Able to demonstrate competency in Microsoft office and computer technology relevant to the role

Prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to:

• Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check
• Comply with ACT Health Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination clinical procedure
• Provide evidence of 3 COVID-19 vaccinations or an approved exemption before commencement of employment

What We Offer:

• Generous salary packaging up to $15,900 per FBT year and Meal & Entertainment on top of this amount utilising an additional $2,650 (as a Not-for-profit and registered Health Promotion Charity)
• Opportunity to access a large range of clinical and non-clinical education programs, including access to study leave, extended child and family health practice skills for clinicians and a biannual Tresillian conference
• Access to our free and confidential Employee Assistance Program

For further enquiries regarding the position or a copy of the position description please contact: QEII Centre Manager Tel: (02) 6205 2333, Mob: 0429 079 154.