6 Midwifery jobs in South Africa

• Lakes District Hospital, Queenstown
• Salary Band - $82,642 to $08,008 p.a. pro-rata and KiwiSaver
• Casual midwife opportunity
• Join us in supporting women and babies through their birthing experience

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

Here at Lakes District Hospital we value the care we offer mothers and babies at our primary birthing unit. There are strong linkages with Southland Hospital for secondary level services and Dunedin Hospital who provide tertiary services.

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. With roles available across both multiple regions you are guaranteed to find your perfect fit.

Within the Core Midwifery environment no two days will be the same. With the choice to work at a maternity unit within a hospital of your choice, you will provide levels of care that are more complex and continuous across prenatal, delivery and postnatal care – helping women at each stage of their journey.

This core midwife role would suit a Registered Midwife who is team-focused and who enjoys getting involved in a variety of tasks to ensure the very best care is provided at all times.

To be considered for this role you will need to:

• Be a Registered Midwife with current annual practicing certificate for New Zealand (or working towards)
• Have excellent communication and the ability to easily build rapport with people from all walks of life
• Be passionate about midwifery and have a real desire to provide the best care possible

If you think you'd like working in a team where integrity, honesty and a great sense of humour count, we'd love to hear from you!

• Family-friendly community
• Continuous support for career development
• Access to a range of retail discounts and Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

About us

Southern Midwifery support a very diverse maternity community spread across the region, providing care to whānau in urban, rural and remote areas of Southern region. To achieve our maternity and broader population goals we work in partnership with Iwi, primary care and community providers, rural trust hospitals and education and research partners across the district.

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.

Salary range

This role falls under the terms and conditions of the MERAS Midwives Collective Agreement (1 February 2024 – 30 April 2025), Registered (Core) Midwives Salary Scale, between Step 2 and Step 7, $82,6 2 to 108,008 per annum, pro rata.

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 7 September 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Katie Procter,

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.

We only accept online applications. Please apply via our website

Employer: Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Southern

Note: You may be redirected to the employer's careers website.

• Lakes District Hospital, Queenstown
• Salary Band - $82,642 to $08,008 p.a. pro-rata and KiwiSaver
• Casual midwife opportunity
• Join us in supporting women and babies through their birthing experience

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

Here at Lakes District Hospital we value the care we offer mothers and babies at our primary birthing unit. There are strong linkages with Southland Hospital for secondary level services and Dunedin Hospital who provide tertiary services.

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. With roles available across both multiple regions you are guaranteed to find your perfect fit.

Within the Core Midwifery environment no two days will be the same. With the choice to work at a maternity unit within a hospital of your choice, you will provide levels of care that are more complex and continuous across prenatal, delivery and postnatal care – helping women at each stage of their journey.

This core midwife role would suit a Registered Midwife who is team-focused and who enjoys getting involved in a variety of tasks to ensure the very best care is provided at all times.

To be considered for this role you will need to:

• Be a Registered Midwife with current annual practicing certificate for New Zealand (or working towards)
• Have excellent communication and the ability to easily build rapport with people from all walks of life
• Be passionate about midwifery and have a real desire to provide the best care possible

If you think you'd like working in a team where integrity, honesty and a great sense of humour count, we'd love to hear from you!

• Family-friendly community
• Continuous support for career development
• Access to a range of retail discounts and Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

About us

Southern Midwifery support a very diverse maternity community spread across the region, providing care to whānau in urban, rural and remote areas of Southern region. To achieve our maternity and broader population goals we work in partnership with Iwi, primary care and community providers, rural trust hospitals and education and research partners across the district.

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.

Salary range

This role falls under the terms and conditions of the MERAS Midwives Collective Agreement (1 February 2024 – 30 April 2025), Registered (Core) Midwives Salary Scale, between Step 2 and Step 7, $82,6 2 to 108,008 per annum, pro rata.

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 7 September 2025 . If you have any questions about the role, please contact Katie Procter,

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.

We only accept online applications. Please apply via our website

Employer: Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Southern

Note: You may be redirected to the employer's careers website.

Assistant Nurse Manager, Labor and Delivery, 36 Hour Evenings page is loadedAssistant Nurse Manager, Labor and Delivery, 36 Hour Evenings Apply remote type On-site (100% Onsite) locations Worcester, MA Memorial Campus time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id R25101456Are you an internal caregiver, student, or contingent worker/agency worker at UMass Memorial Health? CLICK HERE to apply through your Workday account .

Exemption Status:

Schedule Details:

Scheduled Hours:

Shift:

Hours:

Cost Center:

This position may have a signing bonus available a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.

At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver – regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.

I. Major Responsibilities:

1. Coordinates age-appropriate patient care activities for a defined staff and makes immediate decisions for those areas within the scope of his/her responsibility using knowledge of standards, policies and procedures as they apply to the given area.
2. Conducts daily patient care rounds, assessing patient care requirements and monitoring nursing staff performance. Reviews documentation and addresses non-compliant standards with staff.
3. Assists with the coordination of patient satisfaction initiatives on the unit. Evaluates performance through patient and family interviews and review of HCAPS (Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems) reports. Communicates with staff recognizing achievements and identifying opportunities for improvement.
4. Coordinates daily operations to assure appropriate staffing, optimal patient flow, bed management, and productivity to meet or exceed budget. Keeps nurse manager informed of nursing workload, changes in patient and/or employee needs.
5. Collaborates with the nursing leadership team in the strategic planning, implementation, evaluation, and revision of systems to support and enhance the competence, autonomy, and accountability of the nursing staff.
6. Assists Manager and/or designee to ensure the department complies with hospital established policies, quality assurance programs, safety, and infection control policies and procedures.
7. Participates in the development of goals, objectives, policies and procedures for efficient departmental operations.
8. Identifies issues and seeks resolution to problems. Utilizes analytical and critical thinking in decision making and judgment that is aligned with organizational objectives.
9. Participates in monitoring resources. Notifies nurse manager of risk management issues and follows up with appropriate staff as necessary.
10. Provides input to the preparation of the annual budget and capital equipment budget.
11. Serves as a role model, coach and facilitator. Inspires and encourages teamwork.
12. Fosters a collaborative professional relationship with other hospital departments/staff, physicians, and managers to ensure best practice is the focus for all patient-centered quality care.
13. Assists the Nurse Manager with personnel responsibilities including, but not limited to, interviewing, hiring, performance evaluations, scheduling, orientation, annual regulatory and clinical competency requirements. Provides immediate disciplining and counseling to staff as necessary. Makes recommendations to Nurse Manager regarding need for further disciplinary action as necessary.
14. Assists manager in ensuring compliance with regulatory agencies such as Joint Commission, DPH, etc. Assists in development and maintenance of procedures and processes necessary to meet regulatory requirements.
15. Participates in staff meetings, sharing system wide goals and objectives with front line staff and links their daily work to the mission and vision and strategic goals of the organization.
16. Attends nursing leadership and manager meetings. Participates in committees and taskforce teams as a representative of the Department of Nursing. Attends conferences and seminars as required or directed for facilitation of professional development.

Standard Management Level Responsibilities:

1. Directs and supervises assigned personnel including performance evaluations, scheduling, orientation, and training. Makes recommendations on employee hires, transfers, promotions, salary changes, discipline, terminations, and similar actions. Resolves grievances and other personnel problems within position responsibilities.
2. Develops and recommends the budgets for the areas managed. Manages activities to assure financial goals are met.
3. Coordinates the assignment of tasks and helps resolve technical and operational problems. Evaluates the impact of solutions to ensure goals are achieved.
4. Provides effective direction, guidance, and leadership over the staff for effective teamwork and motivation, and fosters the effective integration of efforts with system-wide initiatives.
5. Encourages and supports diverse views and approaches, demonstrates Standards of Respect, and contributes to creating and maintaining an environment of professionalism, respect, tolerance, civility and acceptance toward all employees, patients and visitors.
6. Integrates diversity into departmental objectives, such as hiring, promotions, training, vendor selections, etc.
7. Participates in performance improvement initiatives and demonstrates the use of quality improvement in daily operations.
8. Ensures compliance with regulatory agencies such as Joint Commission, DPH, etc. Develops and maintains procedures necessary to meet regulatory requirements.
9. Ensures that department complies with hospital established policies, quality assurance programs, safety, and infection control policies and procedures.
10. Ensures adequate equipment and supplies for department.
11. Develops and maintains established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives.
12. Ensures compliance to all health and safety regulations and requirements.
13. Maintains, regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.
14. Performs similar or related duties as required or directed.

All responsibilities are essential job functions.

II. Position Qualifications:

License/Certification/Education:
Required:
1. Current Massachusetts Registered Nurse licensure and registration.
2. Bachelor’s degree in nursing or management experience.

Experience/Skill:
Required:
1. Minimum of two years related clinical experience and at least one year experience in the clinical preceptor and/or resource role.
2. Demonstrates leadership experience.
3. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Unless certification, licensure or registration is required, an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed in this description may be substituted for the above requirements.

Department-specific competencies and their measurements will be developed and maintained in the individual departments. The competencies will be maintained and attached to the departmental job description. Responsible managers will review competencies with position incumbents.

III. Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions:

Work is considered moderate, frequent walking, standing and potential exposure to hazardous materials including blood and bodily fluids. Position requires work indoors in a patient care environment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

We’re striving to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health – for our patients, our community and each other. Our six Standards of Respect are: Acknowledge, Listen, Communicate, Be Responsive, Be a Team Player and Be Kind. If you share these Standards of Respect, we hope you will join our team and help us make respect our standard for everyone, every day.

As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.

Assistant Nurse Manager, Labor and Delivery, 36 Hour Evenings page is loaded Assistant Nurse Manager, Labor and Delivery, 36 Hour Evenings Apply remote type On-site (100% Onsite) locations Worcester, MA Memorial Campus time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id R25101456 Are you an internal caregiver, student, or contingent worker/agency worker at UMass Memorial Health? CLICK HERE to apply through your Workday account .

Exemption Status:

Schedule Details:

Scheduled Hours:

Shift:

Hours:

Cost Center:

This position may have a signing bonus available a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.

At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver – regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.

I. Major Responsibilities:

1. Coordinates age-appropriate patient care activities for a defined staff and makes immediate decisions for those areas within the scope of his/her responsibility using knowledge of standards, policies and procedures as they apply to the given area.
2. Conducts daily patient care rounds, assessing patient care requirements and monitoring nursing staff performance. Reviews documentation and addresses non-compliant standards with staff.
3. Assists with the coordination of patient satisfaction initiatives on the unit. Evaluates performance through patient and family interviews and review of HCAPS (Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems) reports. Communicates with staff recognizing achievements and identifying opportunities for improvement.
4. Coordinates daily operations to assure appropriate staffing, optimal patient flow, bed management, and productivity to meet or exceed budget. Keeps nurse manager informed of nursing workload, changes in patient and/or employee needs.
5. Collaborates with the nursing leadership team in the strategic planning, implementation, evaluation, and revision of systems to support and enhance the competence, autonomy, and accountability of the nursing staff.
6. Assists Manager and/or designee to ensure the department complies with hospital established policies, quality assurance programs, safety, and infection control policies and procedures.
7. Participates in the development of goals, objectives, policies and procedures for efficient departmental operations.
8. Identifies issues and seeks resolution to problems. Utilizes analytical and critical thinking in decision making and judgment that is aligned with organizational objectives.
9. Participates in monitoring resources. Notifies nurse manager of risk management issues and follows up with appropriate staff as necessary.
10. Provides input to the preparation of the annual budget and capital equipment budget.
11. Serves as a role model, coach and facilitator. Inspires and encourages teamwork.
12. Fosters a collaborative professional relationship with other hospital departments/staff, physicians, and managers to ensure best practice is the focus for all patient-centered quality care.
13. Assists the Nurse Manager with personnel responsibilities including, but not limited to, interviewing, hiring, performance evaluations, scheduling, orientation, annual regulatory and clinical competency requirements. Provides immediate disciplining and counseling to staff as necessary. Makes recommendations to Nurse Manager regarding need for further disciplinary action as necessary.
14. Assists manager in ensuring compliance with regulatory agencies such as Joint Commission, DPH, etc. Assists in development and maintenance of procedures and processes necessary to meet regulatory requirements.
15. Participates in staff meetings, sharing system wide goals and objectives with front line staff and links their daily work to the mission and vision and strategic goals of the organization.
16. Attends nursing leadership and manager meetings. Participates in committees and taskforce teams as a representative of the Department of Nursing. Attends conferences and seminars as required or directed for facilitation of professional development.

Standard Management Level Responsibilities:

1. Directs and supervises assigned personnel including performance evaluations, scheduling, orientation, and training. Makes recommendations on employee hires, transfers, promotions, salary changes, discipline, terminations, and similar actions. Resolves grievances and other personnel problems within position responsibilities.
2. Develops and recommends the budgets for the areas managed. Manages activities to assure financial goals are met.
3. Coordinates the assignment of tasks and helps resolve technical and operational problems. Evaluates the impact of solutions to ensure goals are achieved.
4. Provides effective direction, guidance, and leadership over the staff for effective teamwork and motivation, and fosters the effective integration of efforts with system-wide initiatives.
5. Encourages and supports diverse views and approaches, demonstrates Standards of Respect, and contributes to creating and maintaining an environment of professionalism, respect, tolerance, civility and acceptance toward all employees, patients and visitors.
6. Integrates diversity into departmental objectives, such as hiring, promotions, training, vendor selections, etc.
7. Participates in performance improvement initiatives and demonstrates the use of quality improvement in daily operations.
8. Ensures compliance with regulatory agencies such as Joint Commission, DPH, etc. Develops and maintains procedures necessary to meet regulatory requirements.
9. Ensures that department complies with hospital established policies, quality assurance programs, safety, and infection control policies and procedures.
10. Ensures adequate equipment and supplies for department.
11. Develops and maintains established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives.
12. Ensures compliance to all health and safety regulations and requirements.
13. Maintains, regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.
14. Performs similar or related duties as required or directed.

All responsibilities are essential job functions.

II. Position Qualifications:

License/Certification/Education:
Required:
1. Current Massachusetts Registered Nurse licensure and registration.
2. Bachelor’s degree in nursing or management experience.

Experience/Skill:
Required:
1. Minimum of two years related clinical experience and at least one year experience in the clinical preceptor and/or resource role.
2. Demonstrates leadership experience.
3. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Unless certification, licensure or registration is required, an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed in this description may be substituted for the above requirements.

Department-specific competencies and their measurements will be developed and maintained in the individual departments. The competencies will be maintained and attached to the departmental job description. Responsible managers will review competencies with position incumbents.

III. Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions:

Work is considered moderate, frequent walking, standing and potential exposure to hazardous materials including blood and bodily fluids. Position requires work indoors in a patient care environment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

We’re striving to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health – for our patients, our community and each other. Our six Standards of Respect are: Acknowledge, Listen, Communicate, Be Responsive, Be a Team Player and Be Kind. If you share these Standards of Respect, we hope you will join our team and help us make respect our standard for everyone, every day.

As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.

Requirements:

-Registered Nurse (RN) qualification with a Midwifery qualification (diploma or degree)

-Valid SANC registration as a Professional Nurse and Midwife

-Minimum 25 years of midwifery experience , including labour and delivery

-Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification (ACLS and NRP are a plus)

-Strong knowledge of maternal and neonatal care standards

-Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

-Ability to remain calm and professional in high-pressure situations

-Strong problem-solving and critical thinking abilities

-Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends, holidays, and night shifts