Midwife Specialist - High Risk Medical at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Te Toka Tumai Auckland, Auckland

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Auckland City Hospital; Permanent, part time (0.8 FTE)
• Exciting Senior Midwife Opportunity!
• Days of work: Monday to Friday

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

As a Specialist Midwife, you will work in partnership with women with diabetes (GDM, type 1 and type 2) within both the Auckland city hospital and community settings.

About the Team/Service/ Location

This is a great opportunity to join an amazing team of dedicated and caring midwives to further your skills and step up to the Specialist Midwife role within the High-Risk Maternity Team. This is a permanent part time (0.8fte) position working 32 hrs/week, Monday to Friday, based at Te Toka Tumai Auckland

The National Women's Health at Auckland City Hospital is one of the largest maternity hospitals in Australasia, with approximately 6,500 babies born each year; it is a tertiary referral centre whilst also providing primary maternity care to women in the central Auckland area.

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About you

We are seeking an experienced midwife who has:

· Previous experience in managing women with diabetes is preferred but not essential.

· Interest and/or experience in diabetes

· Passion in providing health education to women and their whānau in ways that encourage women to actively participate in their own care.

· Show us your knowledge and passion to improve the outcomes of our community and make a difference! There are opportunities for professional development through post graduate education and specialist experience.

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal by the 19th of March. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Jeanine Taccad, Recruitment Consultant via jeanine.taccad@tewhatuora.govt.nz

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.