Midwife, Horowhenua Maternity Unit

Whanganui, Waikato
Permanent
Full-time

1 month ago

Primary Birthing Unit - Kōhungahunga Maternity UnitBased in Levin

Do you have an interest for Primary Midwifery care?

We have an opportunity for you!MidCentral are offering Registered Midwife positions at Kōhungahunga Maternity Unit which is a 4 bedded unit located at Horowhenua Health Centre in Levin, approximately 50 km south of Palmerston North. We are sole charge, midwifery led and dedicated to labour and postnatal stays. Whilst working in partnership with their LMC, our Midwives provide postnatal care for women of our communities, plus intrapartum support to LMCs. We aspire to having a workforce reflective of the community we serve achieving equitable outcomes for all.We are looking for enthusiastic Registered Midwives with a current APC willing to work rostered rotating duties covering 24 hours a day/7 days per week. Full time or part time roles are available.Kōhungahunga Maternity Unit is BFHI accredited, and our Midwives are passionate about supporting women and whānau during this time.New Graduate Midwives who wish to work in primary care are welcome to apply. We would work together to develop an individualised plan to support you gain confidence to transition to sole charge once you have completed your first year of practice.If you are a well-rounded midwife with a passion for primary birthing, we'd love to hear from you. Apply nowFor further information about this role please contact Jen Green – Associate Director of Midwifery 027 296 2468 or Rachel Robben – Midwife Manager, Primary 027 3303 570Our OrganisationTe Pae Hauora o Ruahine o Tararua MidCentral (MidCentral) is part of Health New Zealand, Te Whatu Ora and provides healthcare services to over 180,000 people across the Manawatū, Horowhenua and Tararua regions. With a large hospital campus in Palmerston North, it also provides key health care and support services to neighbouring communities.Come and join usEmploying over 2500 people, MidCentral offers a supportive work environment that accepts and values all employees. We actively seek Māori kaimahi into our workforce and provide an environment which delivers our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.MidCentral region offers an excellent lifestyle for families with scenic spots for hiking and mountain-biking, great schools and tertiary institutions. With the mountains, city and sea at your doorstep, you'll get to taste the best of both worlds – the perfect blend of rural and city living.Benefits

An encouraging learning environment where you will continue to grow and be challenged

A professional and supportive culture and team setting

Fulfilling and challenging work with great lifestyle options

Tailored wellness programmes

How to applyTo view the position description and/or apply for the role (by submitting your cover letter and CV), please click “APPLY NOW.” For tracking and reporting purposes, all applications must be submitted through our online career portal.We are looking to fill this position as soon as possible so may withdraw the advert if the perfect candidate is found before the expiry date.We strive to be a place where people love to work and learn. We aim to develop a diverse team that reflects the communities that we serve and we welcome people of all ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, religious and political beliefs, socio-economic situations and accessibility needs.MidCentral actively seeks Māori into our workforce to reflect the community we serve.Some positions are defined as a Core Children's worker under the Children's Act and require full safety checks completed before employment commences.

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