Clinical Midwife CoordinatorSouthland Hospital, InvercargillSenior Midwives Salary Scale, Grade 3, $115,164 - $122,660 p.a pro rata.Permanent opportunityFTE negotiable to suit your needsOpportunity to develop leadership skillsMo te turanga About the roleAn exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Registered Midwife with strong clinical leadership skills to join our Southland Hospital Maternity team as a Clinical Midwife Coordinator.In this position you will work closely with the Midwife Manager to :Assist in the establishment and promotion of clinical midwifery professional standardsEnsure effective day to day coordination across shifts and management within the area, working collaboratively with the CMM and the wider maternity teamPromote excellence in clinical practice and ensure provision of high quality midwifery careYou will have a supervisory role for Registered Midwives / Nurses, Enrolled Nurses, Maternity / Health Care Assistants and StudentsMou ake About youAlongside your clinical expertise, our ideal candidate will also be an excellent communicator with a high level of integrity and interpersonal skills.You will have confidence with te ao Maori, tikanga, and te reo Maori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth.Some of the skills we are looking for are :It is essential that you are a Registered Midwife and hold a current annual practicing certificate.Have proven clinical credibility in all aspects of midwifery carePossess excellent communication, including techniques in conflict resolution, diffusion and mediation skillsBe a critical consumer of research and embrace evidenced based practice when carrying out any task or functionProven ability building successful working relationships with those around you, the ability to work independently or within a multidisciplinary team environment.Hold a relevant post-graduate qualification or be willing to work towards one.Painga BenefitsContinuous support for career development.Subsidised gym membership and discounted health insurance.Access to a range of retail discounts and Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).Mo matou About usSouthern Midwifery support a very diverse maternity community spread across of the region, providing care to whanau in urban, rural and remote areas of Southern region.To achieve our maternity and broader population health goals we work in partnership with Iwi, primary care and community providers, rural trust hospitals and education and research partners across the district.Here at Southland Hospital, we operate an 18-bed integrated unit handling approximately 1,200 births a year as part of a full range of primary and secondary maternity services.As the only secondary birthing unit in Southland, we offer inpatient and outpatient antenatal, delivery and postnatal services and a Lactation Consultancy Service.Our brand of care and compassion involves a very special blend of strength, compassion and cool headedness from our midwives who welcome our babies into the world.Find out more about midwifery at Health New Zealand I Te Whatu Ora Southern here Midwifery Southern Health He hauora, he kuru pounamu!Now is a great time to relocate to family-friendly Southern if you are considering a move! The Southern district offers excellent amenities, first class early childhood through to tertiary education and the opportunity to have an outstanding work-life balance.Whether it is surfing or skiing, hunting or fishing; theatre, live-music or art there's literally something for everyone.The stunning Catlins, Fiordland and Central Otago regions are within driving distance, offering beautiful scenery and plenty of recreational opportunities whatever your passion.Check out https : / / careers.southernhealth.nz / for what the region and we can offer you and your whanau.Utu whanui Salary rangeThis role falls under the terms and conditions of the MERAS Midwives Collective Agreement (1 February 2024 30 April 2025), and falls between the step 1 ($115,164 p.a prorata) and Step 2 ($122,660 p.a prorata) of the Designated Senior Midwifery Salary Scale Grade 3Ra monehu#J-18808-Ljbffr
