New Graduate Midwifery Programme

0.8 FTE (32 hours per week) permanent rostered rotatingshiftsConversational Interviews to be held week of 17 th November2 start date options : 19 th January and 16 th of February

• Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmlygrounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to servingall New Zealanders.

Through integration and collaboration, we're building ahealth system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability,whanau-centred care, and excellence.Aboutthe RoleWeare seeking New Graduate Midwives to join us and work collegially within ourskilled and friendly multi-disciplinary teams as we work in partnership withour local Lead Maternity Carer's to assess, plan, implement and evaluate healthcare for the mothers and babies of the Waitaha region.OurNew Graduate midwifery program offers you professional developmentopportunities and enables you to develop your midwifery skills within asupportive environment.

You will rotate between birthing suite and theantenatal / postnatal ward at Christchurch Women's Hospital.

There may also beopportunities to gain experience within one of our outstanding whanau centredCommunity Birthing Units or women's outpatients service.

With our Trans-alpineagreement, you could also have the opportunity to work with our Te Tai oPoutini teams on the picturesque West Coast of the South Island.Weare one of the largest tertiary units in New Zealand and supported by ourCommunity Birthing Units, we provide whanau centred support and care forover 5,500 births annually.This is a fantastic opportunity to becomepart of a highly skilled and professional multi-disciplinary team that allowsyou to utilise your enthusiasm and passion for women's health within asupportive and professional environment.Joinus and embrace evidence-based practice to provide safe, high quality midwiferycare and celebrate the key role midwives have in partnership with women topromote maternal and infant health and wellbeing.You are anewly graduated midwife eagerto begin your professional journey with curiosity, and excited to apply yourmidwifery knowledge.

You are registered with theMidwifery Councilof New Zealand, and are enrolled in theMidwifery First Year of PracticeYoubring : A commitment tolearning and growthas youtransition from competent to confident practitioner.An understanding ofTe Tiriti o Waitangiandits importance in shaping equitable and culturally safe maternity care.A passion for providingmana-enhancingcarethat respects the diverse backgrounds and needs of wahine, pepi,and whanau.A willingness to workcollaboratively in abusy, supportive environment, where you'll beguided by experienced midwives and receivementorship and tautoko(support).

Working at Health New ZealandHealth New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcarefor the people of New Zealand.

We embrace a workforce that is diverse andinclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service ourcommunity.Wewelcome applications from our diverse Maori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbowcommunities.How to ApplyTo apply please click 'applynow.'

All applications must be submitted through our onlinecareers' portal by Sunday 9th November.

If you have any questions about therole,please contact

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