·         Do you have a passion in primary birthing, postnatal and care for late preterm infant?  

·         Do you enjoy sharing your knowledge and supporting other nurses and midwives?

·         Part time and permanent roles available

 Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity

We currently have vacancies for those interested to become a Midwife Specialist. If you have the  passion  and specialist interest in primary birthing, postnatal and care of the late preterm infant  primary birthing here at Te Toka Tumai, then this  awesome opportunity for you to shine and help make a difference for  our whānau. 

As Midwife Specialist you will be:

·         Supporting and guiding our midwifery and nursing staff across our inpatient areas

·         Overseeing the management and care planning specific for these whānau.

·         This role is fundamental to the implementation of our new Transitional Care Hub (TCH) based on Ward 96. The TCH provides care for babies needing specialist care including babies transitioning from NICU towards discharge home, and the late pre-term babies needing expert support in breastfeeding.

This role will also be based on Tamaki which is currently a postnatal and antenatal unit. As Midwife Specialist, you will support the new model of care and the future development of a primary birthing area. 

Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation

At Te Toka Tumai | Auckland DHB we are committed to upholding Te Tiriti o Waitangi and providing culturally safe care. We value role modelling manaakitanga as demonstrated by Ngāti Whātua in the gifting of their whenua on which our hospitals stand. We aspire to having a workforce reflective of the communities we serve and achieving equitable outcomes for all. 

National Women’s Health (NWH, at Auckland City Hospital) supports 6,500 births annually and provides national and regional services, as well as primary, secondary and tertiary maternity and gynaecological services to women. We have established subspecialty services in Maternal Fetal Medicine, Gynaecological Oncology, Reproductive Endocrinology and Fertility.

Nga Pūkenga Motuhake | Important Skills

We are looking for midwives with extensive knowledge and experience in: primary birthing, postnatal, care of the late preterm infant and care planning for these whānau.

These positions have been created to align with our commitment to creating equity and improving care and whānau experience here at Te Toka Tumai.

If this role interests you we would like to hear from you!

Please click for a copy of the Position Description

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

For a confidential discussion about this role, please Contact:  Paula Ryan at paulary@adhb.govt.nz mobile number 021538704

For help with your online application, please contact Maylaine Cerna, Recruitment Consultant on MaylaineC@adhb.govt.nz.

Please apply below or visit our careers page http://careers.adhb.govt.nz/ quoting reference AUC14902  and attach your latest CV and cover letter.

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