- MIDWIFERY EDUCATOR - Palmerston North Hospital, Permanent Part time.
Benefits (Great career opportunity for a highly motivated and highly skilled Registered Midwife
Facilitate both practical and theoretical learning that meets the educational needs of midwifery staff
Opportunity to lead and coordinate projects within the service
Provide leadership in safe clinical practice and person and whānau centred care
Permanent 0.6 FTE position
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
The Kaiwhakaako Kaiwhakawhānau Midwifery Educator will be part of an inclusive and diverse pro-equity workplace. The Kaiwhakaako Kaiwhakawhānau Midwifery Educator will have service based and Midcentral wide education responsibilities.
About the Team/Service
You will be based within the Ngā Manu Teka Practice Development Team, reporting to the Kaiwhakahaere Kaiwhakaako Tapuhi Nurse Educator Lead and working alongside other senior midwives and educators. We have a great team and we work hard to make a difference. We value integrity, innovation, respect and teamwork.
Employing 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.
About the Location
Manawatū is known for its effortless blend of city and rural living; here you can choose your ideal lifestyle, from peaceful rural villages, to bustling townships, or city life. It's a family-friendly place that's easy to live and work, with easy access to an array of outdoor activities – beaches, ski fields, lakes, mountains, as well as fantastic mountain biking and hiking tracks. No traffic and an easy commute to work, really help a with true work-life balance. Our fantastic central location means exploring other parts of New Zealand is easy as a drive or a short flight. We are well served with excellent schooling options, as well as two tertiary institutes – Massey University and the International Pacific College.
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About you
Central to this role are our clinical teams so needless to say you'll enjoy engaging with people, creating and maintaining relationships, and have the ability and enthusiasm to get people engaged when it comes to education. You must be a NZ Registered Midwife with a current Practising Certificate, a highly skilled communicator, exemplify lifelong learning and have a minimum of five years' post-qualifying clinical 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 advertised date. If you have any questions about the role, please contact our Ngā Manu Teka/Practice Development Kaiwhakahaere Kaiwhakaako Tapuhi Nurse Educator Lead, Tim Richards [email protected]
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.
Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.
