Midwife - Base And Hawera Hospital

Midwife, New Plymouth Hospital, PermanentHealth 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 RoleTe Whatu Ora Taranaki maternity service consists of a secondary maternity unit located in Taranaki Base Hospital in New Plymouth, and a primary birthing unit locate in Hawera.

The maternity unit consists of a combined birthing suite and antenatal ward, and a separate postnatal ward.

There are six birthing rooms, a birthing pool, seven antenatal beds, and 16 postnatal beds.The primary birthing unit in Hawera 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 utilise your knowledge and skills to enable the to ensure whanau experience the best possible care.

You will also have plenty of opportunity to demonstrate your commitment to quality assurance and accreditation principles.Flexible working arrangements can be negotiated for the successful applicants.Please click here to view the position descriptionFor more information on living and working in Taranaki click hereAbout youTo be a 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 however we encourage New Graduates to apply.Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills.Be able to work rostered shifts in all areas of the maternity service : antenatal, birthing suite, the postnatal ward, and the primary unitWorking at Health New ZealandHealth 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 Maori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.How to ApplyTo apply please click "apply now."

All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Victoria Christina on Email

• will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.

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