Work Environment
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Most commonly reported Work Activities
- Training and Teaching Others Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
- Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
- Getting Information Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
- Assisting and Caring for Others Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.
- Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
- Interacting With Computers Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
- Making Decisions and Solving Problems Analysing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
- Organising, Planning, and Prioritising Work Developing specific goals and plans to prioritise, organise, and accomplish your work.
- Documenting/Recording Information Entering, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
- Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events Identifying information by categorising, estimating, recognising differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
Working Life
Registered Nurse or Midwife Tutors teach and facilitate practice-based education and continuing professional development programmes for nurses, midwives and health care assistants within the Centres of Nursing and Midwifery Education.
The role involves the planning, budgeting, co-ordinating, implementation and evaluation of a range of educational initiatives across the Midwifery and Nursing services.
Education is based on relevant up to date evidence and the nurse or midwife tutor provides a collaborative learning environment to encourage reflection and innovation. Nurse or Midwife Tutors are registered tutors with NMBI or have a Masters in Education (or equivalent).
Most commonly reported Work Tasks
- Evaluate and grade students' class work, laboratory and clinic work, assignments, and papers.
- Supervise students' laboratory and clinical work.
- Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
- Assess clinical education needs and patient and client teaching needs using a variety of methods.
- Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
- Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as pharmacology, mental health nursing, and community health care practices.
- Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
- Demonstrate patient care in clinical units of hospitals.
- Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
- Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, course materials, and methods of instruction.
Interests - Nurse / Midwife Tutor
This occupation is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests:
Social
The Social person's interests focus on interacting with the people in their environment. In all cases, the Social person enjoys the personal contact with other people in preference to the impersonal dealings with things, data and ideas found in other groups.
Many will seek out positions where there is direct contact with the public in some advisory role, whether a receptionist or a counsellor. Social people are motivated by an interest in different types of people and like diversity in their work environments. Many are drawn towards careers in the caring professions and social welfare area, whilst others prefer teaching and other 'informing' roles.
Investigative
The Investigative person will usually find a particular area of science to be of interest. They are inclined toward intellectual and analytical activities and enjoy observation and theory. They may prefer thought to action, and enjoy the challenge of solving problems with sophiscticated technology. These types prefer mentally stimulating environments and often pay close attention to developments in their chosen field.
Administrative
Administrative people are interested in work that offers security and a sense of being part of a larger process. They may be at their most productive under supervisors who give clear guidelines and while performing routine tasks in a methodical and reliable way.
They tend to enjoy clerical and most forms of office work, where they perform essential administrative duties. They often form the backbone of large and small organisations alike. They may enjoy being in charge of office filing systems, and using computers and other office equipment to keep things running smoothly. They usually like routine work hours and prefer comfortable indoor workplaces.
Entry / Progression - Nurse / Midwife Tutor
The most direct route to become a Nurse/Midwife Tutor - a Nurse/Midwife who is registered with NMBI may apply to undertake a specific education master's programme.
On successful completion of the master's programme, with the appropriate nursing or midwifery discipline, candidates are entitled to apply for registration with NMBI as a Registered Nurse or Midwife Tutor.
Applicants are required to have completed an honours primary degree in nursing and hold current registration with The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland. The most direct route is a BSc Hons Degree in Midwifery NFQ level 8. There are also many other pathways for you to explore development towards a career in Midwifery & Nursing. There are a number of different pathways to prepare you for a career in nursing. All of these entry routes also apply to mature entrants.
Sample Education and Training Pathways
A number of courses are available throughout the country that focus on learning and skills that may be useful for this career. The examples and links below may guide you in your research.
Further Education (FET)
Further Education & Training (FET) Courses are delivered by local ETBs, ranging in duration from several weeks up to 20 months. Courses are designed to meet the labour market needs and often include a large element of work experience.
Example search terms include: nursing, midwifery, pre university, maternity care.
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PLC Courses (FET)
PLC courses are full-time courses, one or two years duration, with awards at Level 5 and 6 on the NFQ. They are offered nationally in Schools and Colleges of Further Education.
Example search terms include: nursing, midwifery, pre university, maternity care.
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CAO Entry – General Nurse (RGN)
Higher Education CAO (Undergraduate)
Higher Education courses at Levels 6 to 8 on the NFQ, delivered in Universities and Technological Universities & Institutes. Courses run from 2 – 5 years and places are allocated on a points-based system, processed by the Central Application Office.
Example search terms include: nursing.
- BSc in General Nursing (RGN)
- BSc in Mental Health Nursing (RPN)
- BSc in Intellectual Disability Nursing (RNID)
- BSc in Children's and General (integrated) Nursing
These general nursing programmes are offered through Higher Education Institutions (HEls) in association with the main healthcare agencies (hospitals/clinical sites).
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Higher Education (Postgraduate)
Postgraduate courses are courses at Levels 9 and 10 on the NFQ and usually last 1 – 2 years full time, or longer if a PhD or part time. Entrants typically require an undergraduate award (Level 8).
Example search terms include: midwifery, advanced practice midwifery, nursing, advanced leadership, research, nursing advanced practice, health systems.
Search for Postgraduate Courses
Entry to the Advanced Nurse or Midwife Practitioner register requires a Master’s Degree in Advanced Practice, or a Master’s Degree in a specialist area with the additional modules required at advanced practice level (medication and /or x-ray prescriptive authority, clinical decision and leadership competencies, research competencies and competencies gained through a clinical practicum leading to clinical competence). MSc Nursing and Midwifery Advanced Practice Programmes are available from UCC, UCD, UL, ATU-NUIG and TCD.
Professional Development
Professional development (CPD) courses are specialised training, formal education, or advanced professional learning that improves skills, professional knowledge, competency, and overall effectiveness in the professional world.
NMBI Career paths for further information on how to train and register as a midwife.
Check the Useful Contacts tab on this page to see if there are any professional bodies listed who may provide training related to this career.
Pay & Salary - Nurse / Midwife Tutor
Salary Range (thousands per year)* €68k - €80k
Salaries vary based on employer, location, experience, duties, and role.
Data Source(s):
HSE.ie
Last Updated: August, 2024
Labour Market Updates - Nurse / Midwife Tutor
Note: The following information relates to occupations that include: Practice nurses; psychiatric nurses; staff nurses; nurse (clinical specialists); nurse-tutors; midwives.
This information has been derived from the Solas National Skills Bulletin (2023).
The Slaintecare Action Plan 2023 highlights that an additional 4,592 nurses/midwives were employed in the health service since 2020; funding for an additional 149 posts for advanced nurse and midwife practitioners has also been secured. In addition, the Minister for Health has announced funding for 854 additional nursing posts.44 Over 3,000 new employment permits were issued for nurses in 2022, primarily for staff nurses. This reliance on supply from outside of Ireland has resulted in an increasing share of nurses who are non-Irish citizens (at over 30% in quarter 4 2022).
Vacancies for nurses appeared frequently in the vacancy data in 2022 (both DSP and OVATE) and difficult-to-fill vacancies in the Recruitment Agency Survey included for staff nurses, theatre, ICU, oncology, nurse managers. Supply from the higher education system is expected to increase, with the announcement in Summer 2023 of an additional 208 places on nursing courses to be made available in Irish higher education institutions and a further 200 places reserved for students from the Republic of Ireland, to be delivered in Northern Ireland. Nonetheless, given the duration of training programmes, demand for nurses is likely to continue to outweigh supply leading to a continued shortage, with replacement demand alone for such a large occupation contributing to continued job openings.
Useful Contacts - Nurse / Midwife Tutor
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Office of the Nursing and Midwifery Services Director, HSE Dr Steevens’ Hospital
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Nursing & Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI)
