• Southland Hospital
• Part-time, fixed-term opportunity until March 2026
• Salary band - $73,000 - $103,630 p.a pro-rata plus KiwiSaver

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 currently have a vacancy for a Registered Nurse in our Maternity Ward at Southland Hospital on a fixed-term, part-time basis until March 2026.

In this role you will be using your valuable nursing experience to provide the best possible care to new parents and pēpi as they set out on their new parenting journey. If you have an interest in working within a maternity setting and a passion for women's health, this is the kind of opportunity that doesn't come along every day!

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This role is covered by the terms and conditions of the NZNO Nursing and Midwifery Collective Agreement and falls between Step 1 ($73,566) pro-rata and Step 7 ($103,630) pro-rata p.a.

About us

Te Whatu Ora - Southern has the largest geographical coverage of all the New Zealand regions, providing services to 350,000 people in diverse communities. We take pride in all the services we provide, and our aim is to improve, promote and protect the health of our region. We believe that our dedicated and passionate staff are a significant driving force behind the achievement of these standards, and we need more like-minded people to help us continue providing for our community.

Southern Midwifery support a very diverse maternity community spread across of the region, providing care to whanau in urban, rural and remote areas of Southern region. To achieve our maternity and broader population health goals, we work in partnership with Iwi, primary care and community providers, rural trust hospitals and education and research partners across the district.

Here at Southland Hospital, we operate an 18-bed integrated unit handling approximately 1,200 births a year as part of a full range of primary and secondary maternity services. As the only secondary birthing unit in Southland, we offer inpatient and outpatient antenatal, delivery and postnatal services and a Lactation Consultancy Service. Our brand of care and compassion involves a very special blend of strength, compassion and cool headedness from our Midwives who welcome our babies into the world.

About you

We are looking for an experienced NZ Registered Nurse with a real desire to work with postnatal people and pēpi at this life changing time. Ideally you will have experience working with whānau, preferably within a maternity or paediatric setting. Breast-feeding experience would be great but is not essential as training will be given. You will be provided with support on each shift as you work under the direction and delegation of a Registered Midwife.

To succeed in this role you will need to:

• be a New Zealand Registered Nurse with a current annual practicing certificate (APC)
• possess excellent assessment skills
• have a passion and focus for working with whānau with compassion and kindness
• be an exceptional team player who has strong communication skills.

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.

Benefits:

• Beautiful coastlines and a family-friendly community
• Continuous support for career development
• Subsidised gym membership and discounted health insurance
• Access to a range of retail discounts and Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Access to discounted staff holiday accommodation and a range of retail discounts

How to apply

To apply please click "apply now." All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by Monday, 24 March 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Katie Procter on katie.procter@tewhatuora.govt.nz

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

We only accept online applications. Please apply via our website: https://careers.southernhealth.nz