Start Date: As soon as possible
Hours: Casual (for more information see below details)
Location: Kurawaka Waipapa - Central City & Oromairaki - Rolleston
Salary: Based on the NZNO Nursing and Midwifery collective agreement
About the RoleBe part of a dynamic team working in 2 new community birthing units. This is a casual position - must be available to work all shifts. Some shifts may be planned to cover annual leave, but must also be available for short notice sickness cover. Shifts are 8 hours including morning, later morning, afternoon, and night shifts.
Kurawaka Waipapa opened earlier this year and is founded on a Te Ao Maori model of care. Oromairaki is also a contemporary new birthing unit within the Selwyn Health Hub (Toka Hapai) located in Rolleston. Hospital Aides support the midwives' role and are responsible for the domestic requirements of the unit.
These include, for example, cleaning and stocking rooms; ordering and stocking linen; orientating women to the unit; and supporting partner and whanau visiting; answering the phone.
About YouThis role offers an exciting opportunity for a committed and motivated individual who is looking to be part of the maternity strategy to promote a model of care change that seeks to facilitate more women having the confidence, if well, to birth at our community units.
Skills and ExperienceThis role requires the following:
Previous Hospital Aide experience and a First Aid Certificate an advantageA passion for primary birthing and breastfeedingA commitment to equity and our responsibilities under Te Tiriti o Waitangi within maternity servicesThe ability to be adaptable, flexible, and solution-focusedBenefitsOngoing training and developmentTe Whatu Ora employee benefitsWhen you work at Te Whatu Ora, you are part of a wider whanau that will support you along your journey. We offer great coaching, mentoring, and learning outcomes for all staff. We are always improving our facilities across all campuses and have amazing discounts from select retailers, restaurants, and businesses.
About UsPutting people at the heart of all we do - Te Whatu Ora, Health New Zealand, leads the day-to-day running of our health system across New Zealand, with functions delivered at local, district, regional, and national levels. It weaves the functions of the 20 former District Health Boards into its regional divisions and district offices, ensuring continuity of services in the health system.
Here in Waitaha, Canterbury we deliver health services to the almost 600,000 people that live in the Canterbury region. We are committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its principles by ensuring our partnership with Maori are at the forefront of all our conversations.
Apply NowOnly applications submitted via our career site will be accepted, therefore please apply directly on our career site here. Please note applications will be reviewed as they are received, and this job vacancy could close prior to the closing date.
Please apply only if you have the legal right to work and live in New Zealand. If you do not hold the legal right to live and work in New Zealand, your application will be declined.
Position Ref: PC2584269
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