Coastal Neonatal Nurse (0.5 FTE, Fixed-Term)

Healthalliance; Bay of Plenty; On-site; NZD 38,000 - 58,000; Part time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora’s Tauranga Hospital Neonatal Unit is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to join our Level 2 unit (Wahanga Piripoho). You will care for vulnerable newborns, work within a collaborative multidisciplinary team, and support families throughout the care journey.

The role demands strong organisational and communication skills, a compassionate approach, and the ability to thrive in a busy, supportive environment dedicated to high-quality neonatal care.

Qualifications

• Current New Zealand Nursing Council registration and Annual Practicing Certificate
• Minimum two years’ post-graduate experience as a Registered Nurse, in Neonatal care
• Proven organisational and communication skills
• Ability to contribute effectively to a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment
• A compassionate, family-centred approach to patient care

Responsibilities

• Provide neonatal nursing care to newborns in a Level 2 unit
• Coordinate care with multidisciplinary teams and whānau
• Support CPAP, High Flow, TPN and stabilization of infants before transfer to NICU
• Assist with care planning and documentation in a fast-paced environment

Skills

Organisation

Communication

Teamwork

Compassionate care

Job description

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora’s Tauranga Hospital Neonatal Unit is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to join our Level 2 unit (Wahanga Piripoho). You will care for vulnerable newborns, work within a collaborative multidisciplinary team, and support families throughout the care journey.

The role demands strong organisational and communication skills, a compassionate approach, and the ability to thrive in a busy, supportive environment dedicated to high-quality neonatal care.