Midwife Specialist - Whānau ngā uri (Midwifery-Led Unit)
Description
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
E hara taku toa i te toa takitahi engari he toa takitini
The effort of a team’s success acknowledges the contribution and support of others.
Opportunity to step into an environment performing primary assessments and birthing.
Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity
This is an opportunity to practice primary midwifery. We provide whanau centred care, to hapu whanau in partnership with their LMC. The role will be based in the Midwifery-Lead Unit.
Nga Pūkenga Motuhake | Important Skills
For this role, we are looking for a senior midwife who has:
• A genuine desire to improve equity for whānau by eliminating barriers and bias that
prevent whānau Māori engaging with Maternity services
• A well-rounded midwifery experience with a passion for primary birthing
• Knowledgeable in working with and implementing Turanga Kaupapa in practice while embracing the Kaupapa of Te Toka Tumai
Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation
We are Te Whatu Ora Te Toka Tumai Auckland. We provide health and disability services to more than half a million people living in central Auckland, regional services for Northland and greater Auckland, and specialist national services for the whole of New Zealand. Our main sites are Auckland City Hospital, Greenlane Clinical Centre and Starship Children’s Hospital, located in central Auckland.
At Te Toka Tumai 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.
He aha ō painga ki tēnei mahi | Why you will enjoy working here
Our Midwives enjoy variety and autonomy as part of the multidisciplinary team and excellent
opportunities to work in other areas of Women's Health. You will be a valued member of a collaborative team and we will provide a thorough orientation as well as on-going support and training.
You will also benefit from generous perks such as:
- Free Shuttle bus between Hospitals (ACH and GCC) (operating Mon-Fri)
- Free on-site exercise classes
- Subsidised gym memberships
- Discounts at national retailers
- Free educational seminars
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Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply
Please apply below or visit our careers page http://www.careers.adhb.govt.nz/ using job reference number AUC17746 and attach a copy of your CV and Cover Letter.
For a confidential discussion about this role, please Contact: Paula Ryan, Associate Director of Midwifery, paulary@adhb.govt.nz ph. 021- 2291554
For help if you have issues with online application, please email Aqeela Razvi, Recruitment Consultant at AqeelaR@adhb.govt.nz