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Tegan Arnold & Leila Kuresa

Midwifery Nurse Educators
Calvary Lenah Valley Hospital

Midwifery Nurse Educators, Tegan Arnold and Leila Kuresa, have returned to Calvary Lenah Valley Hospital to nurture the next generation of midwives.
 
The Calvary Lenah Valley Hospital nursing alumni, both with young families, are job-sharing the full-time role, which oversees the ongoing training and education of midwives. This includes the growing cohort of newly-recruited midwives supporting the expanded private maternity service.

I trained and worked at Calvary Lenah Valley Hospital for two years before studying midwifery and then worked in the public health system for 12 years,” she said.

"It feels like coming home and this role is a fantastic opportunity with lots of changes underway. I’m really excited about the transition.”

Similarly, Ms Arnold trained as a nurse, first working at Calvary St John's Hospital Rehab Unit, followed by a six-month stint in the Emergency Department. 

I actually helped birth a baby in a car park and knew from then I wanted to become a midwife,” Ms Arnold said.

“Both of us are very strongly influenced by the former Nurse Educator here at Calvary Lenah Valley Hospital. She was both inspirational and knowledgeable, with a fantastic mentor skillset, and she was great to be around.”

Having completed her midwifery training at Hobart Private Hospital, Ms Arnold knew she had the capabilities required for the new role.

It helps that we are super passionate and dedicated to women's’ health. We love looking after women and involving them in every aspect of their care."

“We hope to be approachable and supportive educators who aim to uplift everyone we work with and make a meaningful difference through this role,” Ms Kuresa said.