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 available

**Ngā 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?)**

W23-079

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._