Charge Midwife Manager Wairau

at  Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora Nelson Marlborough

Maternity Service - Permanent full-time position
Do you have a passion for leadership and for ensuring safe, effective and supportive maternity care is provided for mothers and babies. Are you ready to take your midwifery career to the next level?
If you are committed to leading secondary birthing unit and the midwifery model of care – this position is for you!
Join our supportive and friendly women-centric service
Ng mōhiohio e pā ana ki tēnei mahi (About this position)
As the Charge Midwife Manager of the Wairau Maternity Service you will provide clinical expertise, leadership and management of the maternity service. In this role you will promote a safe, evidence-based practice environment that supports service requirements and meets the needs of women, babies and their families and whānau in the Marlborough region.
This role includes managing the Secondary maternity service and the community midwifery team and associated services.
A key focus of the role will be in ensuring that the maternity service is provided in accordance with service specifications, the national maternity standards and maternity quality and safety programme. The service priorities will reflect the Nelson Marlborough Health (NMH) Annual Plan objectives for maternity services.
The Charge Midwife Manager will report to the Associate Director of Midwifery/Operations Manager and be professionally responsible to the Director of Nursing and Midwifery, Nelson Marlborough Health.
Ko wai he kaitono tōtika? (Who is an appropriate applicant?)
You will demonstrate sound professional judgement, strong leadership skills with a clear commitment to high-quality care, improving health outcomes for Māori and development of the service.
Supporting and leading initiatives to increase workforce diversity and sustainability will be key.
You will be able to demonstrate relevant experience and knowledge of women and whānau safety, resource management including budgeting, equipment and staff. Support will be provided where necessary.
It is expected that you will have significant midwifery experience, a current APC with no conditions and evidence of post graduate qualifications. Previous management experience is preferred.
Ā mātou rōpū (About our team)
Nelson Marlborough Health is the main health provider for Te Tau Ihu, the top of the south. Nearly 3,000 strong, we are Nelson and Marlborough’s largest employer, which means the opportunities here are endless. Our main locations are Nelson and Wairau Hospitals but we are spread across the region and service all parts of the community. Our work can be challenging, but we are up for it. We have a great team and we work hard to make a difference. We value integrity, innovation, respect and teamwork.

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