Midwifery Educator

Midwifery Educator 

Maternity Services, Te Whatu Ora - South Canterbury

Permanent Part Time - 32 hours per fortnight

Life is a collection of small moments: meaningful moments, challenging moments, moments to remember. At Te Whatu Ora South Canterbury, we want to support our people to enjoy more of the moments that matter. Are you ready to join us?

Right now, we’re looking for a Midwife Educator to support the maternity service teams learning and development to ensure a high standard of midwifery care.  You will work alongside the team to support excellence in practice through delivery of programmes that enhance midwifery skills and professional growth.

Based at Timaru Hospital in a new purpose-built facility, the maternity service provides care to woman in South Canterbury with approximately 550 births per year ranging from normal and low-risk to complex and high needs. 

The Midwife Educator primarily works in collaboration with the Midwife Manager and Midwife Clinical Coach to develop, coordinate and manage education programmes for maternity related services. Working alongside midwives, the focus is to promote a learning environment underpinned by strong role modelling and a commitment to the development of knowledge and skills.

Working as an educator, researcher, and leader/change agent in the ongoing pursuit of clinical excellence and improved health outcomes, it is essential that the Midwife Educator role is underpinned by strong role modelling and a commitment to the development of knowledge and skills through sound research and evidence-based practice.

Skills for success in this role

You will need to have (or be working towards) a relevant post-graduate qualification, commitment for your profession and the enthusiasm and skills for ‘returning the learning’ and facilitating the development of maternity and related services.

• NZ fully qualified Registered Midwife with a current APC and recent clinical leadership experience
• Working towards or has completed the Quality Leadership Programme
• Role model for contemporary clinical practice and woman/wahine centered care
• Understanding of Tikanga Maori and ability to apply the principles of Te Tiriti to practice.
• Understanding of Turanga Kaupapa and cultural competence
• Knowledge and compliance with legislative and best practice requirement

As one of the country’s smaller regions and smaller maternity services, you’ll be well-supported by the rest of the staff including the learning hub team. We’re a collaborative team that works closely to make sure our women/whānau get the best outcomes, and that our work environment is the best you could wish for.

At Te Whatu Ora South Canterbury, integrity, collaboration, accountability, respect and excellence are at the heart of everything we do. We are a proudly diverse team, as we know a diverse and inclusive workforce achieves the best outcomes for our whānau and community. If you share in these core values and bring them into every aspect of whānau centered care, we can’t wait for you to join us.

On top of all that, you’ll get to enjoy the fantastic Timaru lifestyle: between the beach and the mountains, work-life balance is truly achievable here.

Apply now - this moment is yours!

Please apply for this vacancy online using the link below: https://scdhb.careercentre.net.nz

We look forward to receiving your application directly via our Careers Site.

If you have any questions regarding this role, please contact Human Resources by phoning 03 687-2230.

Applications Close: Will close once a suitable applicant is found.