Waitaki district
Salary band $130,000 - $132,900 per annum and Kiwisaver
0.6 FTE Permanent position
Providing continuity of maternity care to whanau in the Waitaki communities
Mo te turanga - About the role
Located in a rural setting, you will work in a close knit, friendly team, whilst providing safe, high-quality care for women and their whanau in planning to birth at our primary birthing unit, or at home
Provide antenatal and postnatal care to women who have given birth at Queen Mary Hospital in Dunedin, either by choice or by necessity
Collaborate with two other pairs in a flexible fortnightly rotating roster
Coordinate resources to meet identified needs, encompassing staff and equipment
Provide clinical and professional leadership
Ensure discharge planning/handover of care to a well child provider processes are robust and timely
Mou ake - About you
It is essential that you are a NZ Registered Midwife and hold a current APC
Hold a relevant post-graduate qualification
Have a thorough understanding of case loading care in the Midwifery Council of NZ's Whanuitanga o Te Mahi / Scope of Practice
Be competent in the use of the Guidelines for Consultation with Obstetric and Related Services (Referral Guidelines)
Hold a current Full Drivers licence
Painga - Benefits
Continuous support for career development
Subsidised gym membership and discounted health insurance
Access to discounted staff holiday accommodation and a range of retail discounts
Mo matou - About us
Our fabulous Waitaki district is known for its affordable living, spectacular landscapes, braided rivers, geological marvels, beautiful lakes, long beaches, steampunk sculptures, and of course the penguins!
Boutique breweries, award-winning eateries, camping, boating, fishing, surfing, skiing, hiking, and a world-class cycle trail - you name it, there's something for everyone!
Utu whanui - Salary range
This role falls under the terms and conditions of the MERAS Midwives Collective Agreement (1 February 2024 - 30 April 2025), Caseloading Midwives Scale, between Step 1 and Step 2, $130,864 to $132,941 per annum, pro-rata
Ra monehu - Closing date: Sunday, 27 October 2024.
Due to the fast-paced nature of what we do, our vacancy close dates may be subject to change. Don't delay, make sure you apply as soon as possible.
Tono inaianei - Apply now
For further information regarding the clinical aspects of the role please contact Ben Kingsbury, ******
All conversations will be confidential in nature.
Pre-employment checks
In the interests of protecting our people and our patients, all appointments will be subject to the following:
Occupational health assessment
Police vetting/Ministry of Justice safety checks
Serious misconduct checks (previous Public Service departments and statutory Crown entities only)
To apply
We only accept online applications. Please apply via our website: https://careers.southernhealth.nz/
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