RN Paediatrics 0.8FTE (12 month fixed term)

• Registered Nurse Paediatric Inpatients, Nelson
• Fixed Term 12 months
• 0.8FTE (64 hours a fortnight)
• Bring your commitment to child and family-focused care to our paediatric service.
• Enjoy a collegial work environment.
• Recent experience in an acute general paediatric setting.

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

The Nelson Paediatric Service has a vibrant inpatient unit catering for children from 0-15 years requiring both acute and elective medical and surgical services plus child and adolescent mental health.

About the Team/Service/ Location

You'll be joining a cohesive, multidisciplinary team passionate about providing high quality care to children. We are well supported by onsite Paediatricians and work in close partnership with allied health and child and adolescent mental health practitioners. You will be supported with excellent educational opportunities and our paediatric nurse educator.

About you

You will be a NZ registered nurse with a current APC and recent experience in an acute general paediatric setting. You will also be a team player who enjoys keeping up to date with clinical practice and will have excellent organisational and time management skills, along with a commitment to quality.

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 21.08.25. 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 Rebecca McKegg Charge Nurse Manager on Rebecca.McKegg@nmdhb.govt.nz - - - - - - - .

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