Core Midwife

Wairau Hospital, Blenheim
Casual & permanent positions available
Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand (Nelson Marlborough) formally NMDHB
- Work as a midwife in true midwifery practice in a wonderful maternity unit
- We are committed to women-centred and culturally respectful care
- We have a fabulous supportive midwifery team environment Ngā mōhiohio e pā ana ki tēnei mahi (About these positions)Why come to the Wairau (Blenheim) region? New midwifery staff are saying:
'I love the pace of life, the climate, the beauty of the region and the team are wonderful to work with'
We are looking for New Zealand registered midwives with loads of passion and commitment to join our maternity team. You will be rostered across AM, PM and Nights (8 hr shifts). These positions are working a rotating roster Monday to Sunday inclusive.
We have 500 births a year and we can promise that your core midwifery role will be busy and varied ' so no two days will be the same. The best thing is that our service is a midwifery led, so you'll get to be a midwife practising in all the areas you love
We have the following positions available (please indicate your preference in your cover letter):
**1. W22-117**: Casual role with no set hours

**2. W22-120**: 0.6 FTE (48 hrs/fortnight), permanent

**3. W22-197**: 0.8FTE (64 hrs/fortnight), permanent
Ko wai he kaitono tōtika? (Who is an appropriate applicant?)
All midwives are welcome to apply.
You will be commitment to women centred and culturally respectful care. As a midwife you will be able to use all of your clinical, time management and organisational skills and expertise across pregnancy, birthing and postnatal care. You will be an important member of maternity service and support us to achieve the broader organisational health care objectives.
For the health and safety of staff and patients you are required to provide proof that you have completed your primary course of NZ approved Covid-19 vaccinations.
Ā mātou rōpū (About our team)
The midwifery team at Wairau is awesome Our midwifery led service has close collegial relationships with our Obstetric and Paediatric teams too. The team not only makes such a positive work environment to be in ' they love to get together for social activities too You will be guaranteed to receive a very warm welcome into our team.
Te Whatu Ora (Nelson Marlborough) is the main health provider for the top of the south. Nearly 3,000 strong, we are Nelson and Marlborough's largest employer, which means the opportunities here are endless. Our main locations are Nelson and Wairau Hospitals but we are spread across the region and service all parts of the community. Our work can be challenging, but we are up for it. We have a great team and we work hard to make a difference. We value integrity, innovation, respect and teamwork.
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. We encourage a workforce that's innovative, eager to learn and enhance their skills, and passionate about caring for our community. Me pēhea ahau e tono ai? (How do I apply?)

**Applications close**: Open until filled. Applications will be reviewed as they are received
Te Whatu Ora (Nelson Marlborough) strongly endorses Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
He waka eke noa. We are all in this together.