Midwife - Base And Hawera Hospital

Overview

Midwife, New Plymouth Hospital, Permanent

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles and to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

Te Whatu Ora Taranaki maternity service includes a secondary maternity unit at Taranaki Base Hospital in New Plymouth and a primary birthing unit in Hawera.

The maternity unit features a combined birthing suite and antenatal ward, plus a separate postnatal ward, with :

Six birthing rooms

A birthing pool

Seven antenatal beds

Sixteen postnatal beds

The Hawera principal unit has one birthing room with pool and three postnatal beds

Te Whatu Ora Taranaki's neonatal unit has level 2A accreditation with 6 cots and 2 intensive care cots to provide care for babies from 28 weeks gestation.

In this role you will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, caring for whanau through all stages of their maternity journey.

You will be able to apply your knowledge and skills to ensure whanau experience the best possible care.

You will also have opportunities to demonstrate your commitment to quality assurance and accreditation principles.

Flexible working arrangements can be negotiated for successful applicants.

Please click here to view the position description

For more information on living and working in Taranaki, click here

About You

To be successful in this role you will :

Be registered with the Midwifery Council, or have eligibility, and hold an Annual Practicing Certificate

Have one year postgraduate experience; new graduates are encouraged to apply

Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Be able to work rostered shifts in all areas of the maternity service : antenatal, birthing suite, postnatal ward, and the primary unit

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 diverse and inclusive workforce to better understand and serve our community.

We welcome applications from diverse Maori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To apply, please click 'apply now'.

All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal.

For questions about the role, contact Victoria Christina at Email

We will review applications as they are received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert.

While Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.

Apply now for this role or get more information by contacting David Edgecombe.

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