Job Description
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
Location: Hutt Hospital
Contract: Permanent, Part Time 0.7 FTE Rostered and Rotating
Salary: MERAS MECA $ 87,538 to $108,008
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we - re building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.
About the Role
We have another exciting opportunity to join our theatre midwifery team whose focus is the delivery of an excellent birthing experience for pregnant people who require operative births. Our Theatre Midwives usual hours are working AM and PM shifts across our maternity floor from Monday to Friday. This role has a focus on enabling the timely provision of both elective and emergency caesarean sections, but the role is sufficiently variable to enable you to practice across your scope. You will receive additional education and orientation relevant to working in the operating theatre environment.
About the Team/Service/ Location
Hutt Maternity is a patient focused practice providing personalised, state-of-the-art medical care to pregnant people. On average five babies are born in the Hutt Valley every day and we provide primary and secondary maternity care for about 1800 pregnant people a year in the Hutt Valley.
Our midwifery unit functions much like an extended family, with work-life balance being extremely important to all of our staff. We are committed to providing a competitive schedule that most private and public organisations are unable to offer.
About you
- Hold a current APC with the Midwifery Council of New Zealand.
- Have the ability to work well in an integrated team
- Are organised with good time management
- Have a strong pregnant people/whanau (family) centred philosophy
- Are experienced and proactive with breastfeeding assistance and support
- Have the ability to work collaboratively with all health professionals to support excellence in maternity care
- Understands the importance of liaising with all stakeholders in the hospital and community environment
- Have strong interpersonal communication skills
- Are adaptable to change
- Are willing and able to perform some non-midwifery duties to ensure the efficiency and seamless management of the unit.
Some new initiatives taking place include:
- Developmental opportunities for all members of the team that are individualised depending on need and specific areas of interest
- Bespoke orientation and practice support
- Two clinical coaches to walk alongside new and less experience midwives
- Opportunities to expand your midwifery skills across the scope of practice and in different areas i.e. theatre, outpatient clinic and community
- Quality and Leadership Program (QLP)
- Flexible shift patterns allowing quality work life balance
If you share our commitment to innovative and personalised care, we - d love to talk with you!
Working at Health New Zealand
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is - the weaving of wellness - . We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand.
Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations. We embrace diversity and welcome application from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and disability. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community.
How to Apply
To apply please click - apply now. - All applications must be submitted through our online careers - portal by 1st April 2025 . If you have any questions about the role, please contact Deb.Brodie@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advertisement.