Registered Nurse - Paediatrics

Health New Zealand/Te Whatu Ora - Whanganui

Permanent 32 hours week/0.8 FTE

Rostered and rotating

Health NZ/Te Whatu Ora Whanganui is committed to increase the diversity of our workforce, and actively focus on employing and building a sustainable Māori workforce which supports our pro-equity commitment.

Ko te kaupapa | About the role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Registered Nurse with current New Zealand Nurse Registration with recent Neonatal and/or Paediatric experience to join our specialist paediatric service. 

Our Paediatric Department consists of 7 Inpatient beds, a 4 Cot Level 2 Special Care Baby Unit, a 2 bed Paediatric Assessment Unit, a Children's Homecare Service and offers both Inpatient and Outpatient Assessment and management for children from neonatal to 15 years of age.

The role requires a motivated health professional who is child and whānau focussed.  You will also be involved with providing education and information to parents, taking an active role in the multi-disciplinary team and self-motivated to promote opportunities for professional development, knowledge and skills.

To join our team, you will have need to have a minimum of two years' recent nursing experience with paediatric and/or neonatal knowledge preferred.   If you are a team player, passionate about quality patient care and being a part of an equally passionate team, then we would love to hear from you.

Ko koe tēnei | About you

You will have NZ Nurse Registration, excellent communication skills and the ability to work as part of a skilled team. You will need to have great work organisational skills, the ability to work under pressure, committed to whānau centred care, with an on-going commitment to service improvement. We will provide you with an orientation package and ongoing support to develop the skills required to work in this specialty area.

Ngā hua o te Mahi i Te Pōari o Whanganui | Working at HealthTe Whatu Ora Whanganui

Ko wai mātou | Who are we

Our vision is He Hāpori Ora - Thriving Communities, with our mission being 'to improve health and independence through a responsive and integrated health system'. We ensure health care places people and their whānau at the centre of everything we do with and for them. We support and empower individuals and whānau to determine their own wellbeing and are committed to working in authentic partnership with other health care providers, iwi, government, social and community agencies to build strong, resilient, connected people and whānau.

Whanganui is a great little progressive city with a friendly chilled vibe. Great café culture, schools and sporting opportunities with some of the best all year-round weather in the country. The rugged west coast beaches on your doorstep allow for all year surfing, fishing or just walking for miles. Skiing and hiking on mount Ruapehu just an hour up the road, Whanganui has all your bases covered for a family friendly lifestyle.

Whanganui's reputation for having some of the best value-for-money housing in New Zealand is another big-plus for many people settling in the city. With most suburbs only 15 minutes from the central business district or Whanganui Hospital residents don't have to compromise on location to make the most of their leisure time or afford a better property.

Check out www.discoverwhanganui.nz/visit/ to see what your new home could look like.

Me pēhea te tono | How to apply

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For more information, please email Stacey Howes at Stacey.Howes@wdhb.org.nz

Rā Katinga | Applications close

Applications close: 6th February 2025 (or as soon as a suitable candidate is found)

‘Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible and before the closing date -  applications will be reviewed as they are received and interviews may take place for suitable candidates following application. This vacancy will potentially close earlier than indicated if a suitable candidate has been identified'

Vacancy: 01-RNPD-5123