Registered Nurse Special Care Baby Unit - 1.6FTE fixed term


  • Special Care Baby Unit Nelson Hospital
  • 2 fixed term 0.5-0.8FTE positions working up to 64 hours a fortnight
  • NZ Registered Nurse with post-registration neonatal experience (preferred)
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Committed to working in partnership with families and whānau
  • Help achieve the best health outcomes for our patients.

 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 experienced NZ registered nurses.

Ideally you will have neonatal experience.

This is for 2 x fixed term 12 months 0.5-0.8FTE roles.

 About the Team/Location

We are a secondary level neonatal unit, with capacity for up to 10 cots, using a family integrated model of care

 About You?

  • You will be a NZ registered nurse
  • Hold a current APC
  • Be flexible and adaptable to accommodate our variable workload and acuity.  
  • We are seeking someone with a commitment to quality and safe care, focused on improving the health outcomes for neonates and their whānau.
  • Neonatal experience is preferred.

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 20.03.26. If you have any general questions please contact the nursing recruiter on Lee.Packer@tewhatuora.govt.nz or for more role specific questions please contact Jan Kirk Charge Nurse Manager on Jan.Kirk@nmdhb.govt.nz.

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

 

 

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Fixed Term

Job no: R2N26-028

Location: Nelson Hospital

Closing Date: Friday, 20 March 2026