Midwife Manager - Primary & Integrated ServicesMidwife Manager Primary & Integrated Services Salary Band $132,000 - $142,000 p.a. Pro rata + KiwiSaver 0.5 FTE (40 hours a fortnight)Project based - Fixed term until June 2025Support primary care models and integrated care in a tertiary environment.Manage and support Dunedin outreach/caseload servicesSupport quality and safety initiativesUse your proven leadership skills to facilitate and enhance service deliveryLead alongside the wider senior leadership team to support primary care in a tertiary environment and provide an antenatal and postnatal midwifery service to persons accessing the outreach which would include caseload team/s model when needed.
Mo te turanga | About the role Lead and support primary maternity models of care in the tertiary services environmentProvide professional and clinical leadership for the Primary outreach/caseload serviceEnsure safe and effective delivery of maternity careIdentify and mitigate clinical risk, and continuous quality improvementCoordinate resources to meet identified needs of clients/whanau and team membersManage staff and client flows in a caseload environmentProvide operational leadership to ensure the service operates effectively, safely and sustainablyEnsure the service is appropriately staffed and best practice human resource standards are metMaintain a cohesive and productive team by managing staffManage quality and risk programmesProvide cover for MM-Queen Mary Maternity role as requiredIt is essential that you are a NZ Registered Midwife and hold a current APCDemonstrate sound professional judgementHave relevant knowledge of patient safety and resource managementDemonstrate clinical quality, safety and best practiceConfidence to build successful working relationships with those around you, the ability to work independently or within a multidisciplinary team environmentConfidence with te ao Maori, tikanga, and te reo Maori or a commitment to starting your journeyJoin our maternity team at Health New Zealand I Te Whatu Ora, Southern at a key time of change where you will meaningfully contribute to our kaupapa of providing a safe and positive childbearing experience to all expectant pregnant people in our region.
Continuous support for career developmentSubsidised gym membership and discounted health insuranceAccess to discounted staff holiday accommodation and a range of retail discountsHere at Otepoti Dunedin Hospital, we support 1,800 births a year as part of a full range of primary, secondary and tertiary maternity services. We offer inpatient and outpatient antenatal, delivery and postnatal services and a Lactation Consultancy Service. Our brand of care and compassion involves a very special blend of strength, compassion and cool headedness from our midwives who welcome our babies into the world.
Health New Zealand I Te Whatu Ora - Southern has the largest geographical coverage of all the New Zealand regions, providing services to 350,000 people in diverse communities. We take pride in all the services we provide, and our aim is to improve, promote and protect the health of our region. We believe that our dedicated and passionate staff are a significant driving force behind the achievement of these standards, and we need more like-minded people to help us continue providing for our community.
Now is a great time to relocate to family-friendly Southern if you are considering a move! The Southern district offers excellent amenities, first class early childhood through to tertiary education and the opportunity to have an outstanding work-life balance. Check out https://careers.southernhealth.nz/ for what the region and we can offer you and your whanau.
Utu whanui | Salary range This role falls under the terms and conditions of the MERAS Midwives Collective Agreement (1 February 2024 – 30 April 2025), and falls between the step 1 ($132,397 p.a prorata) and Step 3 ($142,182 p.a prorata) of the Designated Senior Midwife Salary Scale - Grade 7.
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. All conversations will be confidential in nature.
In the interests of protecting our people and our patients, all appointments will be subject to:
Occupational Health AssessmentPolice Vetting / Ministry of Justice safety checksSerious misconduct checks (previous Public Service departments and statutory Crown entities only)
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