Situations Vacant

Midwifery Lecturers

Christchurch 0.8 FTE

West Coast 0.3 FTE

CPIT’s Midwifery degree programme prepares students for autonomous practice as Midwives in any setting. Developed collaboratively between CPIT and Otago Polytechnic, the curriculum enables students to undertake the majority of their study in their own area through a blended delivery model of education.

We currently have three permanent opportunities to teach on our midwifery programme for the 2011 academic year.  One 0.8 full time equivalent (FTE) position is based in Christchurch at the city campus and the other 0.3 FTE is based on the West Coast.

We would love to hear from you if you:

·        Are a midwife with an extensive midwifery clinical background

·        Have recent involvement in the provision of continuity of care

·        Have a commitment to education

·        Have an understanding of the socio-political context of midwifery in New Zealand

A Masters Degree (or one near completion) is required and computer literacy and experience with e-learning would be an advantage. The positions will involve responsibility for coordination of student learning and practice experiences including teaching and practice facilitation opportunities. These positions may also include teaching in Christchurch at intervals during the year.

If you’re interested in any one of these opportunities and want to know more please visit our website at www.cpit.ac.nz/situations_vacant phone 03 940 8623 or email hr@cpit.ac.nz for a detailed job description and application details.

Applications close:  15 October 2010

Posted 30/8/10

Midwives (New Graduates 2011)
Waikato Hospital Women’s Service
Part Time 32 hours per week
Position No: 51008-48148

Do you want to join the amazing team at Waikato Women’s service? We provide maternity care to the women of Hamilton, Waikato district and the Midland regions. Approximately 3,500 births occur annually within Waikato Hospital.
Midwives at Waikato DHB are professionally supported by the director of nursing and midwifery and the clinical midwife director who lead a team of expert midwife educators and midwife managers.

You will rotate every four months through all areas, giving you the opportunity to develop skills in the management of complex situations. The first four weeks of each placement you will be supernumerary, with support and guidance being offered from preceptors, educators, clinical midwife managers and the wider inter-professional team

We are committed to your on-going professional development ensuring you gain confidence while consolidating the knowledge you have gained during your training.

These are permanent positions.

We invite you to apply now for interviews starting in October 2010.

Please submit your CV and Transcripts with the completed application form.

Closing Date: 30 September 2010

For further information and to apply please visit our website www.waikatodhb.govt.nz or phone 00647 839 8949.  E-mail applications can be sent to recruitapplications@waikatodhb.govt.nz

Please quote position number when applying.

Posted 26/8/10

LMC Midwives Wellington

Experienced LMC midwives wanted to join an existing collective of self-employed midwives providing continuity of care for home and hospital births in the central Wellington area.

Taking an average caseload of 4 clients per month each we work out of established clinic rooms and provide a supportive group environment with regular time off. The ability to work happily within a close-knit team is essential. Positions available now.

Please forward expressions of interest and CV to P O Box 16041, Wellington South or email feemalthus1@yahoo.com.

Posted: 26/8/10

Community Midwife (Maternity Relief), Maternity Service, Waitakere Hospital - 027079

Grow With Us.We're a big organisation with a big future and that means big opportunity for you. As the largest of New Zealand's 20 DHBs, and serving a population of almost half a million people, we've got substantial plans for growth. WDHB can offer a wealth of opportunity, so there's never been a better time for you to grow with us.

Come and enjoy a very supportive environment and fantastic learning opportunities!

Our midwifery positions are key to us providing better access to maternity care for our North or West Auckland community.

We are looking for a midwife with community experience and who is committed to providing quality service, for this Maternity Relief position.

As you will be the first point of contact for women inquiring about maternity care, you will need to have a clear understanding of Maternity Care in New Zealand and the choices available to women.  A commitment to women's health, contemporary midwifery knowledge and skills, good communication and customer service practices are essential. A company vehicle will be provided, so you need to have a car licence.

Become part of our supportive network where you are self managing, and have access to great facilities and support services.

Apply online today! 

To view the position description, and to apply go to www.aucklandhealthjobs.co.nz

If you have specific questions regarding this role, please call Sue Fitzgerald, Community Midwifery Manager, (any weekday except Friday), on 09 489 8900 ext 6548.

Job Number: 027079

Posted: 6/8/10

Midwifery Director – Women’s Health

•  Exciting senior clinical leadership role in top tier of profession

•  Unique opportunity to drive Women’s Health outcomes on large scale

•  Strategic development of services across the patient continuum 

•  Drive clinical leadership, governance, quality and safety

Auckland District Health Board is realigning the senior leadership team to meet the opportunities and challenges of the future. Since 2004 we have been developing our organisation based on clinical management partnerships. Our realignment process is the next step to further strengthen executive clinical leadership accountability for both operational and professional governance performance with responsibility for the whole health system, including accountability for patient care through the continuum while living within our means. Enhanced clinical leadership, creation of Healthcare Service Groups (HSGs) and the introduction of a Healthcare Excellence Framework will all contribute to a challenging and highly rewarding environment with genuine career opportunities and the ability to have a very real impact on further improving health outcomes for the community. The successful candidates will enjoy working in a supportive, positive and collaborative shared operational accountability partnership model with senior colleagues.

Auckland District Health Board (ADHB) has a total annual revenue of approximately $1.6b and is one of the largest quality health providers in New Zealand offering a wide range of clinical services. ADHB is the leading teaching and clinical research DHB in New Zealand, plus the largest elective surgery provider.

This outstanding new position (0.5 FTE) will play a key leadership role within the Women’s Healthcare Services Group, offering one of the most challenging and rewarding clinical leadership career
opportunities in New Zealand. Reporting directly to the Executive Director of Nursing, this position is focused on providing enhanced clinical leadership, strategy development, service and quality improvement and innovation within a financially viable service framework.

Key criteria for success in this position include:

•  An intimate knowledge of the New Zealand heath sector

•  Extensive experience and registration as a qualified Midwife

•  Previous success in a clinical leadership role

•  Outstanding leadership, presentation and interpersonal skills

•  Collaborative and positive working style

•  Commitment to driving performance improvement within a Healthcare Excellence Framework

Please note the clinical leadership FTE stated above will be additional to any clinical duty FTE agreed.

For a position description or to apply online, visit www.careers.adhb.govt.nz quoting position number 027155. For further confidential enquiries please contact don.fulford@adhb.govt.nz or call him on (09) 638 0356 (DDI). Closing date for applications is Friday, 13 August 2010.

Posted 28/7/10