Registered Nurse - Special Care Baby Unit

• Registered Nurse - Special Care Baby Unit – Hawke’s Bay Fallen Soldier’s Hospital
• 2 x Permanent, Full - Time, 80 Hours per fortnight (1 FTE)
• This is a unique opportunity to build your neonatal nursing expertise while making a meaningful difference to the lives of babies and their whānau as part of a supportive, passionate and highly skilled team.

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

As a Registered Nurse in the Special Care Baby Unit (SCBU), you will provide compassionate, family - centred care to infants requiring specialised neonatal support. Working alongside a skilled multidisciplinary team, you will assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care, ensuring the best possible outcomes for babies and their whānau.

This is a rewarding opportunity to develop your neonatal nursing expertise in a supportive and collaborative environment. Every day brings variety, from caring for vulnerable newborns and supporting their families, to contributing to service improvement initiatives and mentoring colleagues and students. You'll be encouraged to grow professionally while making a meaningful difference during some of the most important moments in a family's life.

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About the Team/Service/ Location

Our Special Care Baby Unit is part of the wider Paediatric Service at Hawke's Bay Fallen Soldiers' Memorial Hospital. We are a dedicated team committed to delivering high-quality neonatal care while ensuring babies and their whānau receive the support, education and reassurance they need throughout their healthcare journey.

Based in the beautiful Hawke's Bay region, you will enjoy an enviable lifestyle with stunning beaches, world - class wineries, outdoor adventure opportunities and a strong sense of community, all while advancing your nursing career within Health New Zealand.

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About you

As a Registered Nurse, you will bring:

• Current registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand and a current Annual Practising Certificate.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with babies, whānau and multidisciplinary teams.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a fast-paced clinical environment with strong organisational and time management skills.
• IV certification / designation and a commitment to delivering safe, evidence - based care.
• Neonatal nursing experience is preferred, along with a commitment to ongoing professional development and lifelong learning.

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 11th August 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Michelle, Michelle.Robertson@hbdhb.govt.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.