Clinical Midwife in the Netherlands

Are you the clinical midwife who wants to continue building the future of the Birth Center in Heerlen together with us? At the moment, we are looking for a midwife for 24 hours per week. Interested? Read on quickly!

Your new job
Are you an enthusiastic midwife who loves working in a dynamic environment where mother and child are central? At Zuyderland, we offer top-clinical maternity care in a modern setting. Together with gynecologists, physician assistants, nurses, and maternity care providers, you will form a close-knit team that delivers high-quality care 24/7.

Zuyderland is the largest medical center in Limburg and offers care at five hospital locations and various care centers. Our maternity care is innovative and patient-oriented, with attention to quality, safety, and personal guidance. Together we work towards the mission: "The best care, as much as possible at home."

Work is carried out according to family-centered care and the hospitality principle, with the vision to deliver the highest quality care to woman, mother, and child. The Midwifery department has a collaborative relationship with the Maastricht Midwifery Academy of Zuyd Hogeschool. This collaboration concerns both the training of student midwives and participation in research.

As a Clinical Midwife, you are co-responsible for prenatal and natal care and work in a multidisciplinary team. Additionally, you are co-responsible for the implementation of theoretical and practical education for Midwifery students and medical students. You are the linking pin with the Maastricht Midwifery Academy and are responsible for the organization of education. In close cooperation with the Gynecology department and the Midwifery Academy, you coordinate research issues.

As a clinical midwife, you are responsible for:

• Guiding pregnant women, women in labor, and postpartum women during a special and sometimes complex period.
• Independently performing secondary maternity care under the ultimate responsibility of the gynecologist.
• Coordinating the birthing process and providing clear information.
• Performing outpatient check-ups and consultation hours.
• Guiding midwives in training and medical students.
• Active participation in VSV working groups and quality improvement.

• A Bachelor of Midwifery, preferably supplemented with a Master of Clinical Midwifery, or being willing to follow additional training in the field of internship supervision and clinical midwifery;
• BIG-registered;
• Preferably several years of work experience as a (clinical) Midwife;
• Able to think innovatively about the organization of maternity care;
• EBM-trained and enthusiastic about participating in student education and taking part in research programs;
• Able to provide your contribution to care within a multidisciplinary team;
• You are able to think across disciplines, without losing sight of the importance of the patient and the relevant treatment.

• A contract currently valid until 30-06-2027.
• A working week of 24 hours on average; the working days are Monday through Sunday, with work performed in all shifts.
• A salary in FWG 60 with a gross monthly salary of € 4,246 to € 6,220 based on a full-time employment of 36 hours per week. The grading is dependent on your relevant work experience.
• An attractive holiday allowance (8.33%) and year-end bonus (8.33%), Cao Ziekenhuizen.

• Travel allowance and a good pension scheme (PFZW).
• Collective discount on health insurance (CZ, IZZ, or Menzis) and various insurances at Centraal Beheer/AON.
• An advantageous disability insurance (Loyalis).
• Optional participation in the staff association with discounts on concerts, holidays, and interesting workshops/courses.
• Initiatives for Zuyderland employees such as career advice and other fun activities.

Welcome to the team
The Birth Center consists of the pregnancy day center delivery rooms, the maternity ward, and the Neonatology department. The delivery room team consists of 45 nurses and 20 midwives; the maternity ward and neonatology consist of approximately 90 nurses. Together with other professionals, you will provide top care to mother, partner, and child before, during, and after childbirth.

Want to know more?
Would you like more information or do you have some questions? Please feel free to contact Mr. Joeri Gilissen, Department Head, at telephone number 06-11374628. For questions regarding the application procedure, you can contact Audrey Roumans, Recruiter, via 06-20817696.

A reference check and screening may be part of the procedure. For all positions within Zuyderland, a VOG (Certificate of Good Conduct) is required.

In the event of equal suitability, priority candidates will be given preference over internal and external candidates.