Caseloading Midwife

Both experienced midwives and new/recent graduates are welcome to apply
Practise across the full scope of practice providing continuity of care whilst having the support of being employed in a very supportive team.
- Based in Blenheim
- Modern well equipped secondary level maternity unit
- Work in a small close knit, friendly team and with the community based LMC - s
- Permanent & fixed term positions availableNgā mōhiohio e pā ana ki tēnei mahi (About this position)

Wairau is a secondary level maternity unit with approximately 500 births per year. The core and LMC Midwives work as a team with our Obstetric, Anaesthetic and Paediatric colleagues.
Our small team of LMC midwives support safe, high-quality care through rostered days on and off, and an appropriate caseload number. This position is designed to provide continuity of care for women unable to access a self-employed LMC.
We have the following positions available (please indicate your preference in your cover letter):
1. Permanent - up to full time.
2. Fixed-term full-time position covering parental leave for up to 10 months.
Ko wai he kaitono tōtika? (Who is an appropriate applicant?)
To be eligible for these opportunities you will be a qualified and NZ registered Midwife.
These positions are best suited to enthusiastic midwives who wish to work in an environment that values teamwork, excellence in midwifery practice and women-centred care.
Te Whatu Ora staff must have completed their primary course of NZ
approved COVID-19 vaccines as they have direct contact with patients and
members of the public.
Ngā huanga o tēnei mahi (The benefits of these positions)
- Clinical support from a midwifery educator and clinical coach? You sure will have
- Ability to work as a midwife in all the areas you love? Absolutely, we value our midwifery lead service
- Additional remuneration? Absolutely You will be supported on the Midwifery Quality and Leadership programme.
- Access to education, self-development and midwifery projects? Absolutely We will support you with your special interest areas.
- Free onsite parking. We provide a great place to work with professional development opportunities, job security and workplace wellness programmes.

At Te Whatu Ora 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 diverse and talented team to help us deliver.
Me pēhea ahau e tono ai? (How do I apply?)
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**Applications close**: Open until filled. Applications will be reviewed as received.
Te Whatu Ora strongly endorses Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
He waka eke noa. We are all in this together.