Temporary position up to 0.8FTE covering parental leave for up to 12 months from early April 2023 

Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand (Nelson Marlborough) formerly NMDHB

Nelson Hospital 

• 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.

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

We are a secondary level neonatal unit, with capacity for up to 10 cots, using a family integrated model of care. We are seeking an experienced NZ registered nurse, ideally with neonatal experience, to fill this parental leave position working up to 0.8FTE (i.e. up to 64 hours a fortnight) on a Monday to Sunday rotating roster. Please indicate your preferred FTE via your covering letter. 

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

You will be a NZ registered nurse, with a current APC and will 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.

Te Whatu Ora staff must have completed their primary course of two NZ approved COVID-19 vaccinations as they have direct contact with patients and members of the public.

Ā mātou rōpū (About our team)

Te Whatu Ora (Nelson Marlborough) is the main health provider for Te Tau Ihu, the top of the south. Nearly 3,000 strong, we are Nelson and Marlborough - s largest employer, which means the opportunities here are endless. 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

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

We encourage a workforce that is innovative, eager to learn and enhance their skills, and passionate about caring for our community. We do great work and we need a diverse and talented team to help us deliver. We provide a great place to work with professional development opportunities, job security, and workplace wellness programmes.

Nelson is one of New Zealand - s top lifestyle destinations and offers an amazing variety of leisure pursuits, beaches, rivers and national parks with great opportunities for outdoor activities such as kayaking, mountain biking, tramping, skiing, golf, sailing, as well as abundant sunshine and outstanding scenery. For more information on the Nelson/Tasman region visit http://www.nelsonnz.com/ 

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

For general enquiries please contact our recruitment team on vacancies@nmdhb.govt.nz or 03 546 1274.  For role specific information please contact Jan Kirk, Charge Nurse Manager - SCBU, at jan.kirk@nmdhb.govt.nzKeen to apply now, it - s easy. Please fill in our online application form and include a cover letter explaining why you are interested in this position.

https://nmdhb.careercentre.net.nz 

N23-171 

Applications close: Open until filled. Applications will be reviewed as received. 

Te Whatu Ora (Nelson Marlborough) 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.