Midwife - Base and Hawera Hospital

About the Company Welcome to Te Whatu Ora Taranaki, where our mission is to improve, promote, protect, and care for the health and wellbeing of the people of Taranaki. We are looking for dedicated individuals who share our vision of providing the best care for our community. Our responsibility extends to understanding the health needs of the entire community and supporting all who work in Taranaki to excel in a rapidly changing environment. Taranaki is a unique region known for its stunning natural landscapes, including the iconic Mt Taranaki. With diverse adventure activities available, from world-class surf breaks along the rugged coastline to opportunities for skiing, Taranaki is truly a place like no other. For a more leisurely experience, you can enjoy scenic walks, art trails, festivals, and award-winning museums, all complemented by a vibrant café culture. About the Role At Te Whatu Ora Taranaki, our maternity service includes a secondary maternity unit at Taranaki Base Hospital in New Plymouth and a primary birthing unit in Hawera. The maternity unit features a combined birthing suite and antenatal ward, as well as a separate postnatal ward. Facilities include six birthing rooms, a birthing pool, seven antenatal beds, and 16 postnatal beds. The primary birthing unit in Hawera has one birthing room with a pool and three postnatal beds. Our neonatal unit is accredited at level 2A, equipped with six cots and two intensive care cots to care for infants from 28 weeks gestation. In this role, you will be part of a multidisciplinary team dedicated to supporting families throughout their maternity journey. You will utilize your skills and knowledge to ensure that families receive the highest quality care. Additionally, you will have opportunities to demonstrate your commitment to quality assurance and accreditation principles. We also offer flexible working arrangements for successful candidates. Requirements To thrive in this role, you will need to: - Be registered with the Midwifery Council or have eligibility, along with holding an Annual Practicing Certificate. - Have at least one year of postgraduate experience, though we encourage new graduates to apply. - Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills. - Be willing to work rostered shifts across all areas of the maternity service, including antenatal, birthing suite, postnatal ward, and the primary unit. We are looking for individuals who share our vision and values, and who will ensure our patients feel supported and cared for throughout their journey with us. Benefits When you choose to join our team, we will provide you with: - A comprehensive orientation and induction to our organization and your department. - Access to clinical training and education. - State-of-the-art facilities, including information on our Project Maunga, which features new facilities currently under construction. - Opportunities to participate in local projects and regional collaboration teams. - Professional development opportunities. If you are interested in applying for this position, please click on "Apply Online" on this page. For further information, feel free to reach out to Victoria Christian via email at Victoria.christian@tdhb.org.nz.