Casual Registered Midwife

Waikatodhbnewsroom; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Registered Midwife to join a supportive team in a rural birthing unit. This role offers the chance to facilitate safe birthing practices while working closely with women and their families. The ideal candidate will have a passion for primary birthing, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work autonomously in a community setting. Join a committed team that values equity and inclusivity, and play a vital role in supporting the health of the community.

Qualifications

• 2 years post-graduation experience required.
• Registered with the Midwifery Council of New Zealand.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate safe birthing in a rural community.
• Provide support for normal childbirth and breastfeeding.

Skills

Communication Skills

Autonomous Practice

Crisis Management

Breastfeeding Support

Team Collaboration

Education

Registered Midwife

Job description

• Ashburton Community Birthing Unit, Ashburton
• Casual Role
• 12 and 8 hour shifts acrossMonday to Sunday

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmlygrounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to servingall New Zealanders.

Aboutthe Role

We have a wonderful opportunity for aRegistered Midwife to join our team alongside core and Lead Maternity Caremidwives, committed to facilitating safe birthing in our rural community.

Therole requires you to be available for all shifts on a casual basis, includingshort notice sick cover. Casual midwives can be rostered to cover annual leave and be available for bothshort and long notice sick cover. There is a mixture of 12 and 8 hour shiftsand some sole charge shifts.

Aboutthe Service

Ashburton Community Birthing Unit is afriendly, bespoke homely birthing unit attached to the Ashburton Rural Hospitalcampus, located in central Ashburton, Mid Canterbury. It is a well-established4 bed 2 birthing room unit and is embraced and supported by our localcommunity.

About youMidwives will be well supported by a committed andmotivated team who promote the midwifery modelof care, supporting and protecting normal childbirth by working with women andtheir whānau in the diverse Ashburton community.

• 2 years post-graduation experience
• Able to practise autonomouslyand comfortably in a rural community setting.
• Have confidence coupled withexcellent communication skills to navigate obstetric and neonatalemergencies, and the ability to cannulate. (Support is provided for thoseworking towards gaining confidence.)
• A passion for primary birthingand supporting women to initiate and continue breastfeeding
• A commitment to equity and our responsibilities underTe Tiriti o Waitangi within maternity services
• The ability to be adaptable, flexible, solution focusedand part of a small cohesive team
• Registered with the Midwifery Council of New Zealandwith a current Annual Practising Certificate (APC)

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 by Tuesday 20th May.If you have any questions about the role, please contact Nila at [e-mail]