Job Description
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.
Palmerston North Hospital, Permanent. Part time
Come and be a part of a multidisciplinary team that is making a difference in the outcomes for women and whānau across the MidCentral District and Aōtearoa New Zealand. We are seeking New Registered Midwife Graduates to join us in our supportive team where we stive to provide individualised, evidence based and women/whānau centered care.
If you are a new graduate we provide a comprehensive onboarding and supportive orientation programme, individually tailored to your needs, led by our Clinical Coach and Midwifery Educator. You will have fantastic opportunities to work alongside and become a part of our highly skilled and professional team.
We are a secondary level facility and provide care for 2000 women/whānau across the district per year, either at Palmerston North Regional Hospital, or our two primary birthing units, Te Papaioea (Palmerston North) and Kōhungahunga (Levin).
Benefits
An encouraging learning environment where you will continue to grow and be challenged
- A professional and supportive culture and team setting
- Fulfilling and challenging work with great lifestyle options
- Tailored wellness programmes
- Opportunities for formal and informal professional development
- Professional supervision and support
- Opportunities for additional remuneration through QLP
- Access to self-development, areas of special interest and involvement with quality initiatives
- Flexible working practices (we support work life balance and flexible work arrangements whenever possible
- Highly rewarding role and opportunity to make a difference in the outcome and experience of women/whānau
- Free flu vaccinations
- Comprehensive staff discount scheme with local businesses
About the Team/Service
Our team at Te Pae Hauora o Ruahine o Tararua | MidCentral is passionate about delivering innovative programmes to improve the maternity outcomes for women/whānau in MidCentral and across Aōtearoa New Zealand. We are committed to honouring Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its principles and welcome you to join us in this journey.
The culture at MidCentral is driven by our core values of being accountable, respectful, caring and courageous.
We are situated in the middle of the MidCentral district, with easy access to Wellington, Hawkes Bay, Wairarapa, and the central North Island to cater for a wide range of interests and activities. We are a young city with easy living and accessibility offering the perfect mix of lifestyle outside of a main city.
Te Pae Hauora o Ruahine o Tararua MidCentral (MidCentral) is part of Health New Zealand, Health New Zealand, Te Whatu Ora and provides healthcare services to over 180,000 people across the Manawatū, Horowhenua and Tararua regions. With a large hospital campus in Palmerston North, it also provides key health care and support services to neighbouring communities.
We actively seek Māori kaimahi into our workforce and provide an environment which delivers our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
MidCentral region offers an excellent lifestyle for families with scenic spots for hiking and mountain-biking, great schools and tertiary institutions. With the mountains, city and sea at your doorstep, you'll get to taste the best of both worlds – the perfect blend of rural and city living.
About the Location
Manawatū is known for its effortless blend of city and rural living; here you can choose your ideal lifestyle, from peaceful rural villages, to bustling townships, or city life. It's a family-friendly place that's easy to live and work, with easy access to an array of outdoor activities – beaches, ski fields, lakes, mountains, as well as fantastic mountain biking and hiking tracks. No traffic and an easy commute to work, really help a with true work-life balance. Our fantastic central location means exploring other parts of New Zealand is easy as a drive or a short flight. We are well served with excellent schooling options, as well as two tertiary institutes – Massey University and the International Pacific College.
For more information on living and working in the Manawatu click here
About you
We would love to hear from you if you are new in your midwifery care, or if you have lots of experience. This is a great opportunity to become a part of a highly skilled and professional multidisciplinary team.
- Registered with the Midwifery Council of New Zealand and hold a current APC
- Good communication and teamwork skills
- Commitment to providing high quality, patient/whānau centered care
- Ability to be adaptable, flexible and solutions focused
- Passion for midwifery and eager to contribute to improving outcomes and experience
- Strong commitment to the protection, promotion and support of breastfeeding.
Working at Health New Zealand
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.
How to Apply
To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by the advertised date. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Helen Manoharan, Nursing/Midwifery Recruitment Consultant (Email: helen.manoharan@tewhatuora.govt.nz)