Maternity Care Assistant

4 days ago


Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand Southern District Health Board (New Zealand) Full time

Salary Band - $60,100 to $70,358 p.a pro rata + KiwisaverCasual position – work around your timetableOpportunity for current NZ Bachelor of Midwifery Programme studentsA unique opportunity to develop your skills while studyingJoin 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 roleAs a Maternity Care Assistant you will be involved in:Supporting our Midwives – assisting with patient care under supervisionCleaning equipment and preparing the birthing roomsBasic baby care (bathing, changing nappies, and settling babies)Assisting women with showering and at meal timesClerical duties and other general duties as required to assist with the smooth running of the departmentBecoming a Maternity Care Assistant is a great opportunity to:Gain hands-on experience to complement your studiesSet the tone for your future career as a midwifeUnderstand how the maternity ward runs day-to-dayReceive on-the-job support from those who have been in your shoesWe are seeking applications from current midwifery students that are 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.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, but 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.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.Utu whanui | Salary rangeThis 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.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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