• Maternity Services - Kaitaia Hospital
• Permanent full time or part time roles available

Achieving the best health outcomes for women, whanau and pepi starts with expecting the best from ourselves, and right now Health New Zealand / Te Whatu Ora Te Tai Tokerau is looking for New Zealand Registered Midwives to join our primary care maternity Ward at the Kaitaia Hospital on a permanent basis.

In our small rural unit, Midwives provide care to inpatients, carry out assessments and respond to acute presentations as needed. Midwives also work alongside colleagues as required to provide midwifery support. This is a role for a midwife with high professional standards and Integrity, who wants to provide a service they are proud of.

Key Requirements

• Registration with the New Zealand Midwifery council and a current APC
• Communication skills
• Full driver's licence
• Experience working in a multi-disciplinary team

• Evidence of recent midwifery practice, or
• recent midwifery graduates - evidence of enrolment on the Midwifery First Year of Practice Programme
• evidence of a Return to Practice Programme

The role:

We require Midwives who are committed to whanau-centered care that is delivered respectfully. The role requires your commitment to providing an exceptional Maternity Service to our community. You will be an important member of our Team which requires good communication skills, clinical skills and experience across pregnancy, birthing and postnatal care.

This position will be worked on a roster basis of 12hour shifts - either days, nights and includes weekends.

The registered midwife is an autonomous practitioner who:

• Utilises professional knowledge and skill to provide a holistic approach to midwifery care that is safe and of the highest quality possible.
• Works in partnership with women to ensure they receive quality maternity care whilst they are in hospital
• Will work in partnership with women, LMCs and other members of the health care team to ensure maternity care plans are developed, implemented and reviewed to meet the needs of the woman and her baby during the inpatient stay
• Will provide emergency midwifery support as required and facilitate transfers to other maternity services when needed

Applications are open until filled. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, so we encourage you to apply early.

Health New Zealand / Te Whatu Ora Te Tai Tokerau is committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and holds stewardship for equitable health outcomes for Māori as Tāngata Whenua as the highest priority.

A career with Health New Zealand / Te Whatu Ora Te Tai Tokerau will see you action meaningful change in the region we love, and in your professional development – all whilst enjoying everything the stunning North has to offer. You really can enjoy the best of both.

Our people live our Values:
Tangata I te tuatahi People First - People are central to all we do
Whakaute (tuku mana) Respect - We treat others as they would like to be treated
Manaaki Caring - We nurture those around us, and treat all with dignity and compassion
Whakawhitiwhiti korero Communication - We communicate safely, openly and with respect to promote clear understanding
Taumata teitei (hirangi) Excellence - Our attitude of excellence inspires success, competence, confidence and innovation

Vacancy No: RM24-013 and RM24-014
Close date: 11 November 2024