Registered Nurse - Paediatrics and SCBU Permanent Wairau

Registered Nurse – SCBU & Paediatrics, Wairau Paediatric & Neonatal Service, Wairau Hospital, Blenheim 

Permanent 0.7FTE position (56 hours a fortnight) 

• Enjoy the Marlborough sunshine and lifestyle!
• Put your nursing skills to work making a real difference in our combined paediatric and neonatal service.
• No two days are ever the same!
• A minimum of two years acute paediatric and/or neonatal nursing experience in New Zealand is preferred.

Join Health New Zealand l Te Whatu Ora Nelson Marlborough at a key time of change where you will meaningfully contribute to our kaupapa of creating a more equitable, accessible, cohesive, and people-centred health system. This is mahi that will improve the health and well-being of everyone in Aotearoa, and we've got an opportunity for you to be part of it.

Ngā mōhiohio e pā ana ki tēnei mahi (About this position)

You will be working in a combined paediatric and neonatal department where you’ll get the chance to work with children and their families and whānau in our well-equipped, friendly environment. The paediatric/neonatal unit is a small, vibrant, inpatient unit catering for neonates and children from 0-16 years who require either acute or elective medical and surgical services. The unit is co-located alongside our paediatric outpatient department. 

Ko wai he kaitono tōtika? (Who is an appropriate applicant?)

You’ll be a NZ registered nurse with neonatal and/or paediatric experience and a passion for child health nursing.

Ngā huanga o tēnei mahi (The benefits of this position) 

Our vibrant nursing team consists of staff who share passion and enthusiasm for providing high quality care to children. We are well supported by on site Paediatricians and work in close partnership with allied health and maternity colleagues. You will be further assisted with excellent educational opportunities and our paediatric/neonatal nurse educator.

Ā mātou rōpū (About our team)

Health NZ Nelson Marlborough is the main health provider for the Te Tau Ihu, the top of the south. With nearly 3,000 employees, we are Nelson’s and Marlborough’s largest employer supporting the health and wellbeing of over 150,000 citizens across the region. 

Our main locations are Nelson and Wairau Hospitals, and the Richmond and Marlborough Health Hubs, but we are spread across the region and service all parts of the community. Our work can be challenging, but we are up for it. We have a great team and we work hard to make a difference. 

We value integrity, innovation, respect and teamwork. 

Ētahi atu mōhiohio (More Information)

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC34XErxkHJ5YAn59o6SrhnA 

Me pehea ahau e tono ai? (How do I apply?)

For role specific information please contact Rebecca Sotomayor-Sugden, Charge Nurse Manager at Rebecca.Sotomayor-Sugden@nmdhb.govt.nz

For general enquiries please contact our Nursing Recruitment Coordinator on Lee.Packer@nmdhb.govt.nz. 

Applications must be submitted online.

Apply now, it's easy. Just complete our online application process and include a covering letter outlining your interest and suitability for this position.  

https://nmdhb.careercentre.net.nz

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Applications: 14th December (Open until filled).  Applications will be reviewed as received so we encourage you to apply early.  (List for 60 days max).

Health New Zealand l Te Whatu Ora strongly endorses Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

We believe that to achieve equity in health outcomes for Māori we need a workforce reflective of the population it serves. We strongly encourage applications from candidates who identify as Māori and we recruit for cultural competence.

He waka eke noa. We are all in this together.