Join Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Nelson Marlborough at a key time of change where you will meaningfully contribute to our kaupapa of creating a more equitable, accessible, cohesive, and people-centered 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-centered and culturally respectful care. We have a fabulous supportive midwifery team environment. We are looking to employ two NZ registered midwives with loads of passion and commitment to join our maternity team, working 8-hour shifts that are rostered across AM, PM, and nights.
Available positions: 2 x permanent positions working 64 hours a fortnight (0.8FTE). We have 500 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 practicing in all the areas you love!
Who is an appropriate applicant? All midwives are welcome to apply! You will be committed to women-centered 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.
About our team: The midwifery team at Wairau is awesome! Our midwifery-led service has close collegial relationships with our Obstetric and Paediatric teams too.
The team not only makes such a positive work environment to be in - they love to get together for social activities too! You will be guaranteed to receive a very warm welcome into our team.
Health New Zealand Nelson Marlborough is the main health provider for the top of the south. Nearly 3,800 strong, we are Nelson and Marlborough's largest employer.
Our main locations are Nelson and Wairau Hospitals, 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 and support on the Midwifery Quality and Leadership programme. Access to education, self-development, and midwifery projects. Free parking onsite. We encourage a workforce that's innovative, eager to learn and enhance their skills, and passionate about caring for our community.
We do great work and we need a talented team to help us deliver.
How do I apply? For general enquiries, please contact our recruitment team at ******. Alternatively, for role-specific information, please contact Sue McNabb, Acting Charge Midwife Manager, at ******.
Apply now, it's easy. Please complete our online application form. Applications close: Open 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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