Experienced Midwife Positions

Core Midwife

Nelson Hospital

If you are a Registered Midwife with experience and proficiency in clinical practice, commitment to team work, passion for midwifery, good understanding of the midwifery partnership model and a willingness to work rostered shifts (Monday to Sunday) then we look forward to receiving your application.

This is a permanent, part-time position working 56 hours per fortnight.

A job description and application form are available online or email vacancies@nmhs.govt.nz or from Human Resources, Nelson Hospital, telephone 03 546 1362. An application form and CV are required before your application can be processed.

Reference: 08/535.

Closing date: Friday, 5 December 2008 at 1pm

Posted: 20 November 2008

Midwives

Tairawhiti District Health

Come for the midwifery, stay for the lifestyle!

With its golden beaches, warm temperatures and vibrant local economy based on wineries, agriculture and tourism, Gisborne is one of New Zealand’s fastest growing districts. We have one of the highest birth rates per capita, with approximately 750 births per year in our culturally rich region. Our Maternity Unit boasts a relaxed atmosphere and with five birthing suites and eight ante/post natal rooms is well resourced to provide quality care with its friendly staff. These suites/rooms are situated together so midwives work across all areas.

We have been very successful with recruiting but still have full and part time positions available for registered midwives to join our expanding staff. New graduates are welcome to apply. You will be working in partnership with the women of Tairawhiti and their families, alongside their LMC’s. We provide primary and secondary care within a collegiate and supportive environment. Relocation support is available, and a comprehensive orientation package will be tailored to your needs.

For further information about this opportunity, please contact Anna Vita phone +64 6 869 0500 ext 8024, email anna.vita@tdh.org.nz or visit www.nzmidwives.com.

All applications must be accompanied by an application form. To download a position description and application form please visit the website www.tdh.org.nz or contact the Human Resources Department, on ext 8268 or by emailing jobs@tdh.org.nz

Vacancy Number: 071201

Closing Date: Open

Posted: 09 November 2008

Wellington is the destination for a Great Midwifery Career

Capital & Coast District Health Board

Capital & Coast DHB is situated in the nation’s stunning capital city. Off-duty, our staff are privilege to a stress-free life in a small city that has big city advantages.

Of course, there’s also the fact that Wellington Regional Hospital is set to open its doors in 2009. This means you’ll be working in state-of-the-art facilities with the latest technology. Combined with plenty of opportunity to up-skill in your specialist area and our culture of continuing education, there’s never been a better time to join us.

The Women’s Health Service provides a comprehensive quality maternity and gynaecological service on a local and regional basis.

As a primary, secondary and tertiary unit, we offer full maternity care through our midwifery and specialist teams. We welcome enquiries from Midwives to work across their scope of practise, and Registered Nurses with an interest in Postnatal Care. Full time and part time applications welcome.

If you are an experienced Midwife who has been out of practise for less than eight years and would like to return to midwifery then our Return to Practice Programme could be exactly what you are looking for. It is a 4-month programme in paid employment and is Midwifery Council approved.

Overseas applicants should first establish their eligibility for registration with the Midwifery Council of New Zealand and further information is available on www.midwiferycouncil.org.nz

Whatever your background, we’d love to talk to you. To find out how to make a change for the better, contact CCDHB Recruitment Team on 0508 667788 or email nursingjobs@ccdhb.org.nz

To find out more on what Wellington has to offer, visit www.wellington.govt.nz. To learn more about Capital & Coast District Health Board, visit our website www.capitalhealthcareers.org.nz

Capital and Coast District Health Board is committed to equal employment opportunities and supports the professional development of all its employees.

Posted: 07 November 2008

Earn as you learn!

Postgraduate Midwifery Training , Complex Care, National Women's Health

National Women's Health and Auckland University of Technology are collaborating to provide an exciting learning experience for midwives interested in developing their skills in complex midwifery care.

This hands-on course is for midwives who are highly committed to the profession and enjoy caring for high risk mothers throughout pregnancy, birth and postnatal period. You will have a minimum of two years recent, full-time, post grad experience and be able to dedicate nine months to working 0.8 or 0.9 FTE at National Women's (from 1st Mar 09 through to 28th Nov 09).

At the completion of this course you will have a postgraduate certificate in Health Science in Midwifery and be proficient in caring for women in a secondary/tertiary environment.

Funding support may be available on application. Places are limited, so call today!!

To find out more about this unique opportunity contact: Judy Cottrell, Midwifery Educator, on 09 367 000 ext 24966 or email jcottrell@adhb.govt.nz

For an information pamphlet or questions on how to apply please contact: Melissa Manson, Recruitment Consultant, on 09 630 9839 or email mmanson@adhb.govt.nz

Ref No: 019941

Posted: 07 November 2008

Midwives – Pukekohe Maternity Unit

Great location, no transport worries, fantastic team what more could you want!

We currently have vacancies at our primary maternity unit based in Pukekohe, situated 45 minutes from Middlemore Hospital for full or part time Registered Midwives.

Our unit has two birthing rooms that deliver approximately 400 births per year along with 8 postnatal care rooms. CMDHB has a strong primary care focus with our unit being an integral part of the overall maternity service plan.

As the DHB is LMC for some of the women in our area, midwives employed in the units have the opportunity to provide a full range of care to women using the unit. 

For more information please contact Nicole Nairn in the Recruitment Centre (09) 276 0083 ext 8680 or Lynn Austerberry, Clinical Charge Midwife (09) 2370616.  Applications can be made directly online at www.midiwferyjobs.co.nz.

Closing date 30 November 2008

Posted: 07 November 2008

Community Midwives Required

Do you enjoy meeting women and their families in their own environment? Enjoy the challenge of planning your own day? If yes, then you should consider becoming a Community Midwife .

We are looking for highly motivated Registered Midwives to join our Community Midwifery team based at Middlemore Hospital

Our Community Midwives provide primary maternity antenatal and postnatal continuity of care to women and babies in the South Auckland area, in clinics and the woman's home.

We work Monday-Friday 8-4.30 with reduced cover at weekends on a roster system. We aim to offer flexibility of shifts to meet the needs of the service and the midwives within this service.

To ensure that the best possible outcomes for women and babies are met, your skills and knowledge should include 12 months base hospital experience.  

Essential

• Registered Midwife
• Current Practicing Certificate

For further information contact Julie Tegg, Community Midwife Manager, Middlemore Hospital 09 276 0044 ext 8871 or Nicole Nairn in the Recruitment Centre (09) 276 0083 ext 8680. Alternatively apply online or email nicole.nairn@middlemore.co.nz.

Closing date: Open

Posted: 07 November 20089

Midwives - Botany Downs Maternity Unit

Do you have a passion for primary midwifery care and want to work closer to where you live?

We currently have midwifery positions available in our community maternity unit located in the East Auckland region of Botany Downs.   

There is up to 370 babies born each year in this midwifery led unit, for which you will provide antenatal/intrapartum and postnatal care for women in our community. 

As the DHB is the primary caregiver for around 30% of the births, midwives employed in the unit have the opportunity to provide the full scope of midwifery care to women using this service. 

This 12 bedded BFHI accredited unit also receives another 1600 women for postnatal care from other hospitals.  

If you are interested in practicing in a primary maternity setting, and want to know more, please phone Helenmary Walker, Charge Midwife Manager (09) 534 6063 or Nicole Nairn at the Recruitment Centre on (09) 276 0044 ext 8680.

Closing date: Open

Posted: 07 November 2008

Community Midwife, Specialising in Teenage Pregnancies

NO SHIFTS, Monday - Friday

0.8 - 1.0 FTE

We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced Registered Midwife to join our existing Community Midwives based at Middlemore Hospital.

In this role you will be specialising and focusing on providing midwifery care for pregnant teenagers within the Counties Manukau region.

To succeed in this role you will be an effective communicator, sensitive to cultural/family needs and able to work within a multi disciplinary team setting.  A key element to this role is having previous experience in working with adolescents preferably in a community setting.

This role is Monday - Friday 8.00am - 4.30pm although occasional weekend shifts may be required.  It is remunerated on the new community midwifery pay scale.

For further information contact Julie Tegg, Community Midwife Manager (09) 276 0044 ext 8871, 021 813 627 or Nicole Nairn in the Recruitment Centre (09) 276 0083. Applications can be made directly online.  

Closing date: 30 November 2008

Posted: 07 November 2008

Midwives Required

If you are looking for true midwifery experience, look no further than here.

Come and join our dynamic multi disciplinary team and experience providing care for woman in our culturally diverse community.

We are a midwifery led unit boasting an 83% vaginal birth rate with 6940 births a year. Our midwives provide intrapartum care for greater than 50% of this number.  We care for women and babies requiring primary (low risk), through to complex secondary and tertiary care. 

That means experience +++ for you!

We offer a friendly, supportive environment with a great team of experienced midwives who provide education to develop your clinical skills.

Essential

• Registered Midwife
• Current Practicing Certificate

Contact Nicole Nairn in the Recruitment Centre (09) 276 0083 ext 8680, nicole.nairn@middlemore.co.nz.  Alternatively apply directly online.

Closing date: Open

Posted: 07 November 2008

Registered Midwives - Maternity Unit

Whakatane Hospital

Bay of Plenty District Health Board

We are seeking innovative, problem solving professionals who can work independently to join our team at Whakatane.

Whakatane is a great place to develop and progress your midwifery career, so if you are a midwife beginning in practice, or with years of experience and are looking for a challenging career with a wonderful lifestyle then contact us today!

As a secondary care unit, Whakatane offers you the opportunity to experience diverse culture and practice across the full range of midwifery. You will have the opportunity to be involved in a unique model of midwifery care developed in New Zealand. We serve a large catchment area within the Bay of Plenty, from East Cape to Matata. We have 700 births a year and also have a Level 2 Special Care Baby Unit.  No two shifts are ever the same and we need midwives that are willing to be flexible and enjoy a challenge. 

Whakatane is ideally located for all that New Zealand has to offer. Surf, sea and sand are on the doorstep, with internationally recognised Ohope Beach ten minutes away.  An easy drive will take you to the ski fields at Mount Ruapehu. So plenty to do on those days off!

For further information contact Penny Horton, Nurse / Midwife Recruiter, +64 07 579 8031, or email: penny.horton@bopdhb.govt.nz and to apply online please visit our website www.bopdhb.govt.nz or phone +64 7 306 0849.  Please quote position number when applying.

Position No: 2008-004          

Closing date: Open

Posted: 04 November 2008

Know your own Midwife (2)

Nelson Hospital

There are two vacancies for Continuity of Care Midwives (KYOM) to work in partnership with women and whanau/families, to achieve optimum health and well-being through appropriate assessment, planning, intervention, evaluation and education during pregnancy, birth and the post-natal period.

If you are a Registered Midwife with experience in clinical practice, commitment to a midwifery partnership model, effective team-work attributes ability to be a role model within your profession and a passion for midwifery then we would welcome your expression of interest for these two permanent full-time positions working 80 hours per fortnight.

A job description and application form are available online or email vacancies@nmhs.govt.nz or from Human Resources, Nelson Hospital, telephone 03 546 1362. An application form and CV are required before your application can be processed.

Reference: 08/497 and 08/498.

Closing date: Friday, 14 November at 1pm.

Posted: 31 October 2008

LMC  MIDWIFE - FULL OR PART TIME  

ALEXANDRA

The Charlotte Jean Maternity Hospital in Alexandra seeks an LMC midwife to work either full time or part time, as part of a supportive team delivering primary maternity care to Central Otago women.  The Charlotte Jean Maternity Hospital is a four bed primary care facility offering a homely relaxed environment. 

The position is a permanent position and offers the applicant the flexibility to work part time hours to a minimum of 4 days out of 14 days, providing LMC cover.  You have the option to work full time doing LMC work or facility shifts.

A car, equipment and excellent remuneration are provided.  A furnished two bedroom flat is available if required.

The applicant would be required to be a registered midwife and hold a current practising certificate and drivers licence.

Central Otago is a high growth region that offers an excellent lifestyle.  Alexandra has four ski fields within an hours drive and is known for its wine and fruit growing.  Excellent schools are available in a region that is safe, beautiful and friendly.

For further information phone 03 448 6126 or 021 942960 or e-mail charlottejean@actrix.co.nz.

Closing Date: Open

Posted: 24 October 2008

Bring new life into the world, and into your career!

Registered Midwives – Waitakere Hospital, Waitemata District Health Board

Our communities are growing at a rapid rate, and we are keen to bring onboard experienced midwives who are passionate about bringing new life into the world, and assisting women and their families to make appropriate choices for their future.

Last year alone, our team assisted in the delivery of approximately 3,000 births! What this means to you is a variety of patients which will continuously allow you to develop your skills, and maintain a varied and interesting portfolio.

Would you like to gain autonomy of practice, while working within a supportive, dedicated, and fun team of professionals? We have positions available now for both part-time and full-time roles, with 8 hour and 12 hour shifts available.

For further information or general enquiries, please contact Helen Ngatai (Midwife Manager Facility) for a friendly and informal discussion on 09 486 8920 ext 6607, or mobile 021 220 0381.

To be considered for this position, please apply online using position number 019816.

Closing Date: Open

Posted 24 October 2008

Midwives

(Scope of Practice – Registered Midwife)

We are currently recruiting registered midwives, both experienced and newly registered, to join our supportive hospital midwifery team. Midwifery rotation is offered throughout the spectrum of maternity care including Midwifery Led Antenatal Clinic, Antenatal Day Unit Assessments, Delivery Suite and Antenatal/ Postnatal Ward.

Positions available:

• Full-Time
• Part-Time
• Casual.

MidCentral Health offers a comprehensive orientation programme with ongoing preceptoring and professional development. We offer a First Year of Practice Programme for newly registered midwives (minimum 0.8 FTE) that include 12 weeks with a preceptor.

A relocation allowance is available.

For further information please contact the Director of Midwifery, Leona Dann via the operator on phone (06) 356-9169 or email: Leona.dann@midcentraldhb.govt.nz

For job descriptions and to apply online check out our website: www.midcentraldhb.govt.nz

Closing Date: Open.

Posted: 24 October 2008

Return to Midwifery Practice Programme

Are you thinking about returning to practice but don’t know where to start? We can help!

Counties Manukau DHB offers a Return to Midwifery Practice programme in order to meet individual requirements, recognising the different range of experience midwives have prior to having a break from practice.

We will support you during this course and upon completion, provide employment opportunities across primary, secondary and community services. We provide flexible employment options to ease you back into the workforce. We support a work-life balance philosophy.

Out of practice between 3 - 8 years

Generally a 4 week programme is arranged through CMDHB. This includes working clinically in different areas being completely supported with an experienced midwife. Assessment occurs against the competencies for entry to register. Study days also occur. Usually this is run full time; however a part time option can be negotiated.

Out of practice over 8 years

* A programme between AUT and CMDHB is arranged.

To find out more about this opportunity call or email Nicole Nairn on (09) 276 0083 ext 8680, nicole.nairn@middlemore.co.nz.

Position Number: 017557

Closing Date: 31 December 2008

Posted: 22 October 2008