Maternity Ward, Dunedin HospitalSalary band - $46,182 – $53,803 p.a pro rata plus Kiwisaver Casual position – work around your timetableLaunch your midwifery careerA unique opportunity to develop your skills while studying Join our maternity team to make areal difference to the experience of new parents, their babies and their families and whānau.Mō te tūranga | About the roleAs a Maternity Care Assistant you will be involved in the following: Supporting our Midwives – assisting with patient care under supervisionCleaning equipment and preparing the birthing roomsBasic baby care (bathing, changing nappies, and settling babies)Assisting women with showering and at meal timesClerical duties and other general duties as required to assist with the smooth running of the department Becoming a Maternity Care Assistant is a great opportunity to: Gain hands-on experience to compliment your studiesSet the tone for your future career as a midwifeUnderstand how the maternity ward runs day-to-dayReceive on the job support from those who have been in your shoes! Mōu ake | About youWe are seeking applications from current midwifery students, who are dynamic, friendly and can demonstrate a high level of initiative. You will be committed to high standards of practice, be well organised and have excellent communication skills.It is important that you are motivated, flexible, and enthusiastic. Experience working with people in a caring capacity is advantageous, however we are excited to support your entry into the profession.As a casual employee, you may be asked to complete morning, afternoon or night shifts, but we will work together to create a great balance for your schedule. Mō mātou | About usWe consider ourselves to be very fortunate here at the Queen Mary Maternity Unit. Not only do we get to care for fabulous women and families from all across our diverse region, we also get to work alongside kind, compassionate, dedicated midwives and other health professionals to provide a safe and positive birthing experience.Each year we birth around 1,800 babies and work closely with the midwifery and medical schools to give the kind of care our patients deserve.Te Whatu Ora Southern has the largest geographical coverage of all the New Zealand regions, providing services to 350,000 people in diverse communities. We take pride in all the services we provide, and our aim is to improve, promote and protect the health of our region. We believe that our dedicated and passionate staff are a significant driving force behind the achievement of these standards, and we need more like-minded people to help us continue providing for our community.Utu whānui |Salary rangeThis role belongs to the DHBs/MERAS Multi Employer Collective Agreement and falls between the step 1 ($46,182 p.a) and step 5 ($53,809 p.a) pro rata.Rā mōnehu | Closing date: 23 August 2023Due to the fast-paced nature of what we do, our vacancy close dates may be subject to change. Don't delay, make sure you apply as soon as possible.Tono ināianei | Apply now