Maternity Care Assistant

Details of the offer

Maternity Ward, Dunedin Hospital

Salary Band - $60,100 to $70,358 p.a pro rata + Kiwisaver

Casual position – work around your timetable

Opportunity for current NZ Bachelor of Midwifery Programme students

A unique opportunity to develop your skills while studying

Join our maternity team to make a real difference to the experience of new parents, their babies and their families and whanau.

Mo te turanga | About the role

As a Maternity Care Assistant you will be involved in:

Supporting our Midwives – assisting with patient care under supervision

Cleaning equipment and preparing the birthing rooms

Basic baby care (bathing, changing nappies, and settling babies)

Assisting women with showering and at meal times

Clerical duties and other general duties as required to assist with the smooth running of the department

Becoming a Maternity Care Assistant is a great opportunity to:

Gain hands-on experience to complement your studies

Set the tone for your future career as a midwife

Understand how the maternity ward runs day-to-day

Receive on the job support from those who have been in your shoes!

Mou ake | About you

We are seeking applications from current midwifery students enrolled in a New Zealand Bachelor of Midwifery programme who are dynamic, friendly and can demonstrate a high level of initiative. You will be committed to high standards of practice, be well organised and have excellent communication skills.

It is important that you are motivated, flexible, and enthusiastic. Experience working with people in a caring capacity is advantageous, however we are excited to support your entry into the profession.

As a casual employee, you may be asked to complete morning, afternoon or night shifts, but we will work together to create a great balance for your schedule.

Mo matou | About us

We consider ourselves to be very fortunate here at the Queen Mary Maternity Unit. Not only do we get to care for fabulous women and families from all across our diverse region, we also get to work alongside kind, compassionate, dedicated midwives and other health professionals to provide a safe and positive birthing experience.

Each year we birth around 1,800 babies and work closely with the midwifery and medical schools to give the kind of care our patients deserve.

Utu whanui | Salary range

This role falls under the terms and conditions of the MERAS Midwives Collective Agreement (1 February 2024 – 30 April 2025), Maternity Care Assistants Salary Scale, between Step 1 and Step 5, $60,100 to $70,358 per annum, pro rata.

Ra monehu | Closing Date: Open

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 Adele McBride, ******

We only accept online applications. Please apply via our website: https://careers.southernhealth.nz/

Pre-Employment checks

In the interests of protecting our people and our patients, all appointments will be subject to:

Occupational Health Assessment

Police Vetting / Ministry of Justice safety checks

Serious misconduct checks (previous Public Service departments and statutory Crown entities only)

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