Registered Midwives - Birthing and Maternity

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Christchurch Women - s Hospital
• 0.6 - 1.0FTE (24 - 40 hours a week), Permanent role

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders.

About the Role

We are seeking experienced Registered Midwives to join us and work collegially within our skilled and friendly multi-disciplinary teams as we work in partnership with our local Lead Maternity Carers to assess, plan, implement and evaluate health care for the mothers and babies of the Canterbury (Waitaha) and West Coast (Te Tai o Poutini) regions. 

If you are an experienced midwife looking for a positive change we have fantastic opportunities for you to become part of a highly skilled and professional midwifery and multi-disciplinary team. Whether you are based at Christchurch Women - s Hospital or one of our outstanding women centered Primary Birthing Units in Ashburton, Rangiora, Rolleston or based at Grey Base Hospital you will be able to work in partnership with women, their babies and families (whānau) utilising your enthusiasm and passion for women - s health within a supportive and professional environment.

• We can offer you unique experiences within our Women - s Health services to enable you to learn and develop professionally across a range of specialty midwifery practice.
• The Canterbury (Waitaha) and West Coast (Te Tai o Poutini) Maternity System has a dynamic, dedicated and specialised team of health professionals working within both our purpose built, modern, tertiary maternity facilities and our Rural Primary Units.
• Join us and you will be able to work across the full scope of midwifery practice in our Birthing Suite, high dependency unit and our maternity ward (antenatal and postnatal) or within one of our beautiful women centered rural primary units. 

To learn more about us check out this video https://youtu.be/L6a_aYdR8BY

About the Service

Christchurch Women - s Hospital is a tertiary unit including birthing suite, high dependency unit and maternity ward. The Maternity Ward is a 45 bed antenatal / postnatal unit located on the fifth floor.

About you

You will have the following skills and experience:

• Recent clinical experience regarding: planning, implementation and evaluation of care for women and babies especially those needing complex care.
• Strong commitment to the protection, promotion and support of breastfeeding.
• Good communicator, with the ability to make informed decisions that focus on providing quality maternity care for the women within our services.
• Demonstrate the ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively with other professionals.
• Ability to be adaptable, flexible and solution focused.
• Excellent time management, interpersonal and organisational skills.
• Registered with the Midwifery Council of New Zealand with a current Annual Practising Certificate (APC)

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 Tuesday 13th May. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Nila at nila.gopal@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz