Perinatal Loss Midwife Specialist, Women's Health

4 days ago

Auckland City, New Zealand Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Full time

**Perinatal Loss Midwife Specialist - Women’s Health**
- **Middlemore Hospital, Permanent Part Time Role (0.8 FTE)**:

- **Senior Midwife Opportunity**:

- **Monday - Friday**

**Our Organisation**:
Health NZ Counties Manukau is a dynamic and progressive organisation at the forefront of innovative health care delivery within the New Zealand Public Health Sector. We continue to work with others to achieve equity in key health indicators for Maaori, Pacific and communities with health disparities and will continue to develop and implement plans, based on local needs to improve the health and wellbeing of Counties Manukau region. Our main sites are Middlemore Hospital, Kidz First Hospital and Manukau Health Park.

**About the Role**:
We are seeking a compassionate and experienced **Perinatal Loss Midwife Specialist** to join our Women’s Health Division. This role provides expert clinical leadership, care coordination, and emotional support for individuals and families experiencing perinatal loss. You will work closely with a multidisciplinary team to ensure the provision of safe, culturally responsive, and evidence-based care that aligns with Health NZ Counties Manukau’s vision and values.

**Key Responsibilities**:
**_ Clinical Leadership & Expert Care:_**
- Provide specialist midwifery care and support for individuals experiencing pregnancy loss.
- Work collaboratively with medical, midwifery, and allied health teams to ensure seamless care coordination.
- Lead and develop best practice models of care for perinatal loss.
- Support and provide abortion services in accordance with the Interim Standards for Abortion Services in New Zealand.
- Offer ongoing emotional and bereavement support to families.

**_Education & Staff Development:_**
- Provide education, training, and mentorship to midwifery and medical staff on best practices in perinatal loss care.
- Develop and implement orientation programs and study sessions for key departments.
- Advocate for a culturally safe and inclusive approach to perinatal loss care.

**_Service & Quality Improvement:_**
- Contribute to the strategic development of perinatal loss services.
- Lead clinical policy and guideline development related to perinatal loss.
- Ensure adherence to legal, ethical, and cultural frameworks, including the Treaty of Waitangi.
- Participate in Perinatal Mortality Meetings, case reviews, and reporting to the National Mortality Review Committee (NMRC).
- Support quality improvement initiatives to enhance service delivery.

**About You**:

- NZ Registered Midwife with a current Annual Practicing Certificate.
- 5+ years of midwifery experience.
- Postgraduate qualification (or working towards) in a relevant field.
- Commitment to equity, cultural safety and Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles.

**Desired**:

- Demonstrated clinical expertise in perinatal loss and bereavement care.

**Why Join Us?**
- Work in a supportive and collaborative environment within Health NZ Counties Manukau.
- Lead meaningful and compassionate care for bereaved families.
- Engage in ongoing professional development and leadership opportunities.
- Be part of an organisation committed to health equity and quality improvement.

If you are a dedicated midwife with a passion for providing holistic and culturally responsive care during times of perinatal loss, we encourage you to apply.

**Job Number: CMH202514951**

**Application Closes: 18 March 2025**
- Whakawhanaungatanga, Kind -Manaakitanga, Together -Kotahitanga, Excellent
- Rangatiratanga. If these are your values too, then join us today._

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