Midwifery Educator

**Primary Location**: Wairau
Hospital, Blenheim (but part of the
District Wide Education Team)
Te Whatu
Ora Health New Zealand (Nelson Marlborough) formerly NMDHB
Ngā mōhiohio e pā ana ki
tēnei mahi (About this position)
We have an exciting opportunity
for a Midwifery Educator,
working 32 hours a
fortnight (0.4 FTE), within the Midwifery team at Te Whatu Ora (Nelson
Marlborough).
We seek a passionate midwife who
can make a meaningful contribution to supporting excellence in clinical
midwifery practice across the region. The Midwifery Educator is a pivotal
position supporting evidence-based practice and the development of the
professional practice of midwifery.
This position will entail
providing midwifery leadership through working with the midwifery team across
the region and contributing to the wider Te Whatu Ora (Nelson Marlborough)
midwifery educational strategy.
The role is part of a
collaborative maternity team reporting to the Associate Director and Operations
Manager of Midwifery, and offers opportunities for personal development as well
as travel across the Top of the South.
The appointee will work closely
with the ADOM and Charge Midwife Managers to ensure Te Whatu Ora (Nelson Marlborough)
meets the national maternity quality standards through facilitating evidence-based
practice and supporting a sustainable midwifery workforce.
They will liaise with the
Midwifery Council and the NZ College of Midwives to ensure required midwifery
education and professional development opportunities are available for our
midwifery teams and the community based midwives, to meet professional
requirements to build midwifery knowledge and skills to advance client-centred
care. This position also supports interdisciplinary education and professional
support across the Nelson Marlborough district.
This position could be combined with a Core Midwife or another
midwifery role up to 1.0 FTE.
Ko wai he kaitono tōtika? (Who
is an appropriate applicant?)
Are you a registered Midwife with
Midwifery and/or Education related postgraduate qualification(s) and do you

**have**:

- extensive clinical midwifery experience?
- expertise in teaching/mentoring and coaching skills within

clinical environments?
- the desire to lead and influence standards of maternity service
delivery across the spectrum of care?If
so we - d be keen to hear from you.
Whilst it is no longer mandatory, for the health and safety of staff and patients,
employees in this role are expected to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19
(primary course plus booster).
Ā mātou rōpū (About our
team)
Nelson Marlborough Health is
the main health provider for Te Tau
Ihu, the top of the south. Nearly 3,000 strong, we are Nelson and Marlborough - s
largest employer. Our main locations are Nelson and Wairau Hospitals and the
Marlborough and Richmond Health Hubs, 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.
Ētahi atu mōhiohio (More
Information)
Ngā huanga o tēnei mahi
(The benefits of this position)
At Te Whatu Ora (Nelson Marlborough) we encourage a workforce
that is innovative, eager to learn and enhance their skills and passionate
about caring for our community. We do great work and we need a talented
and diverse team to help us deliver.
Situated at the top of the South
Island, Blenheim is well known for its temperate climate, award winning
wineries, stunning scenery and outdoor pursuits - all available within minutes
You will
enjoy being part of a team with a - one team, one dream - ethos. You will feel
included, consulted and supported. We work hard, we do a fantastic job and we
enjoy doing it. Most importantly we achieve more by doing it together
We
provide a great place to work with professional development opportunities,
job security, and workplace wellness programmes.
Me pēhea ahau e tono ai?
(How do I apply?)
For general
or 03-539 5746.
For role specific information please contact Debbie Fisher Associate
your interested in this position.
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**Applications close**: Thursday 17th August (unless filled prior). Applications
will be reviewed as received.
Te Whatu Ora strongly endorses Te Tiriti o
Waitangi.
We believe that to achieve equity in health
outcomes for Māori we need a workforce reflective of the population it serves.
recruit for cultural competence.
He waka eke noa. We are all in this together.