Job Description
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
- Maternity Services, Kaitaia Hospital
- Full time and part time positions available, working on rostered shifts
- Experience one of the most beautiful regions in New Zealand with some of the best fishing, surfing, diving and trekking the country has to offer
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.
About the Role
We are looking for Midwives to join our rural maternity ward at Kaitaia Hospital. This role requires your commitment to provide 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 including days, nights and 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.
- 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
- Will provide emergency midwifery support as required and facilitate transfers to other maternity services when needed
About the Team/Service/Location
Kaitaia Hospital is Health New Zealand's northernmost hospital. It is a general hospital serving a widely scattered population. The 20 bed hospital has a general ward, maternity and emergency ward with all the supporting services, and provides a substantial community health service.
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.
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About you
We are looking for Midwives who are committed to whanau-centered care that is delivered respectfully.
- Registration with the New Zealand Midwifery council and a current APC
- 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
- Communication skills
- Full NZ driver's licence
- Experience working in a multi-disciplinary team
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 20 June 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact the Recruitment Team on NL-jobs@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.