Maternity Unit, Nelson Hospital Join HealthNew Zealand | Te Whatu Ora at a key time of change where you will meaningfully contribute to our kaupapa of creating a more equitable, accessible, cohesive, and people-centred health system.
This is mahi that will improve the health and well-being of everyone in Aotearoa, and we've got an opportunity for you to be part of it.
Work as a midwife in true midwifery practice in a wonderful maternity unit! We are committed to women-centred and culturally respectful care. We have a fabulous supportive midwifery team environment. All midwives are welcome to apply. New midwifery staff are saying - We love the pace of life, the climate, the beauty of the region and the team is wonderful to work with! We are looking to employ NZ registered midwives with loads of passion and commitment to join our maternity team.
We have 1,000 births a year and we can promise that your core midwifery role will be busy and varied - so no two days will be the same.
The best thing is that our service is midwifery led so you will get to be a midwife practising in all the areas you love!
Who is an appropriate applicant? All midwives are welcome to apply! You will be committed to women-centred and culturally respectful care.
As a midwife, you will be able to use all of your clinical, time management and organisational skills and expertise across pregnancy, birthing and postnatal care.
You will be an important member of the maternity service and support us to achieve the broader organisational healthcare objectives.
HealthNZ Nelson Marlborough is the main health provider for the Te Tau Ihu, the top of the south.
With nearly 3,000 employees, we are Nelson's and Marlborough's largest employer supporting the health and wellbeing of over 150,000 citizens across the region.
Our main locations are Nelson and Wairau Hospitals, and the Richmond and Marlborough Health Hubs, but we are spread across the region and service all parts of the community.
Our work can be challenging, but we are up for it. We have a great team and we work hard to make a difference. We value integrity, innovation, respect and teamwork.
The benefits of this position:
Clinical support from a midwifery educator and clinical coach. Ability to work as a midwife in all the areas you love. Additional remuneration supported on the Midwifery Quality and Leadership programme. Access to education, self-development and midwifery projects. Free parking onsite. Chance to work in both our maternity secondary unit (Nelson) and primary unit (Motueka). We do great work, and we need a talented and diverse team to help us deliver.
How do I apply?
For general enquiries, please contact our recruitment team on ******. Alternatively, for role specific information please contact Ashleigh Foord, Charge Midwife Manager at ******. Apply now, it's easy. Please complete our online application process and include a covering letter outlining your interests.
Applications close 14th October (or until filled). Applications will be reviewed as they are received, so we encourage you to apply early.
Health NZ Nelson Marlborough strongly endorses Te Tiriti o Waitangi. We believe that to achieve equity in health outcomes for Maori we need a workforce reflective of the population it serves.
We strongly encourage applications from candidates who identify as Maori and we recruit for cultural competence. He waka eke noa. We are all in this together.
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