Registered Midwife

Permanent, part time (0.6 FTE)

Lakes Taupo Primary Maternity Unit

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the role

We are a busy primary care maternity unit, overseeing pregnancy and primary birthing within Taupo and the surrounding areas. You will practice across the full scope of midwifery using your skills in ante-natal, intra-partum, post-natal and emergency midwifery. You will be required to work on a sole charge basis. We provide a supportive midwifery team in a small friendly environment with two birthing rooms, 3 postnatal rooms and an ante natal clinic/DAU. We are supported by the midwifery and obstetric teams in Rotorua.

This is an opportunity to combine job satisfaction with enjoyable lifestyle options in one of New Zealand’s prime tourist areas.

You will be responsible for:

Provision of clinical midwifery services in accordance with the Midwifery Council scope of practise
Provision of primary and secondary maternity services as part of our inter-disciplinary clinical teams
Being committed to maintaining clinical skills in accordance with organisational best practice guidelines
Being committed to continuous quality improvement activities

About you

You should have

Current New Zealand Registration and Annual Practicing Certificate Midwifery Certificate
Recent clinical experience in midwifery practice
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with all stakeholders
Commitment to being a team player
Ability to practice as sole charge midwife

Click here for the Position Description

Click here for the Collective Agreement (if applicable)

About the Team/Service/Location

This position is based in Taupo, however you may also be required to work in Rotorua Birthing Unit.

Health New Zealand |Te Whatu Ora Lakes provides healthcare from its two modern and progressive general hospitals in Rotorua and Taupo, New Zealand. The Lakes district is becoming the lifestyle destination of choice and is well known for its many outdoor recreational activities, family friendly beaches, and a growing multi-cultural community. Working at Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora Lakes provides a great opportunity to balance an amazing lifestyle with a rewarding professional experience. As well as a supportive, inclusive and diverse work environment, Health New Zealand |Te Whatu Ora Lakes offer competitive salary, free staff parking, fee flu vaccination, discounts (with local businesses), and access to Employee Assistance Program.

For more information on living and working in Rotorua and Taupo click here

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before end of posting date. If you have any questions about the role, please contact vacancy@lakesdhb.govt.nz. The selection process starts from the date of advertising. Due to the fast-paced nature of our roles, the vacancy close date may be subject to change.

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