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Aim
The aim of this Graduate Program innovation was to develop a curriculum inspired by
contemporary approaches to theoretical, clinical and professional development. Based
on feedback from previous graduate programs and the broad interests of our newly qualified
midwives (NQM), we developed an innovative, individualised graduate program that supports
the different development needs of the NQM and the workforce needs of the organisation
and women.
Description
The graduate program is a 12-month program at a tertiary women’s hospital. All NQM
are employed at 64 hours a fortnight and gain experience in the provision of midwifery care for women
during pregnancy, labour and birth and the postnatal period. What is unique about
this program is that the NQM, have the opportunity to have placements in specialty
areas and programs, such as the a Research Internship program, Midwifery Group Practice,
remote or rural placement, a dual degree pathway for midwives graduating from a dual
degree university degree and a secondary maternity service. In addition to other clinical
areas not included as part of the core program such as Emergency Centre and the mental
health unit. Formal evaluation data will be available in June 2022 from the NQM on
placement in these areas.
Rationale
Midwifery workforce recruitment and retention is recognised as a global, national
and local priority. Ensuring that Graduate Programs inspire and support NQM to reach
their full potential as a midwife, whilst developing midwives that can work across
all areas and services in midwifery.
Implications
This program could be transferrable to other graduate programs either in part or as
a whole program. Offering a flexible, varied program offers benefits to the health
service and the graduate, creating a diverse future midwifery workforce.
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