Registered Nurse, Neonatal Unit (Parental Leave Cover)

• Gisborne Hospital Based
• Rostered/rotating
• Permanent position

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

We are seeking to employ experienced and enthusiastic nurses to work with our team in our 6 bedded level 2 unit in Gisborne. We are looking for nurses who passionately care about our pēpi and whānau and who want to make a positive difference to our community and improve equity.

You will be working with preterm infants of >32 weeks and unwell term neonates and their whānau. There is a mix of acute care and day-to-day new-born care with opportunities to upskill and train in neonatal resuscitation, procedural skills, breast feeding support and neonatal assessment.

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About the Team/Service/ Location

Our nurses work closely with an inspiring interdisciplinary team of paediatricians, midwives, outreach nurses, social workers and other members to provide whānau centred care.

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About you

To be eligible for the role you must:

• Be a registered nurse with a current APC
• Be eligible to work and live in New Zealand
• Ideally you will have at least 2 years’ experience working in a neonatal or paediatric setting.

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. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Lianne.hollis@tdh.org.nz

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

Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.