Casual Registered Midwife

Ashburton District Council; Canterbury; On-site; NZD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Registered Midwife to join their team in a friendly, community-focused birthing unit. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a supportive environment, providing care during all shifts on a casual basis. The ideal candidate will have a passion for primary birthing, strong communication skills, and the ability to work autonomously in a rural setting. If you're looking to make a meaningful impact in the lives of women and families, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Facilitate safe birthing in a rural community.
• Support women in initiating and continuing breastfeeding.

Skills

Communication Skills

Autonomous Practice

Cannulation

Adaptability

Education

Registered Midwife

Job description

About the Role

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

The role requires you to be available for all shifts on a casual basis, including short notice sick cover. Casual midwives can be rostered to cover annual leave and be available for both short and long notice sick cover. There is a mixture of 12 and 8 hour shifts and some sole charge shifts.

About the Service

Ashburton Community Birthing Unit is a friendly, bespoke homely birthing unit attached to the Ashburton Rural Hospital campus, located in central Ashburton, Mid Canterbury. It is a well-established 4 bed 2 birthing room unit and is embraced and supported by our local community.

About You

• 2 years post-graduation experience
• Able to practise autonomously and comfortably in a rural community setting
• Have confidence coupled with excellent communication skills to navigate obstetric and neonatal emergencies, and the ability to cannulate. (Support is provided for those working towards gaining confidence.)
• A passion for primary birthing and supporting women to initiate and continue breastfeeding
• A commitment to equity and our responsibilities under Te Tiriti o Waitangi within maternity services
• The ability to be adaptable, flexible, solution-focused and part of a small cohesive team
• Registered with the Midwifery Council of New Zealand with 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 Maori, 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].