Neonatal Registered Nurse — Fixed-Term Part-Time

New Zealand Government Joba; Whakatāne; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Lakes in Whakatāne is seeking an experienced Neonatal Registered Nurse for a fixed-term, part-time role covering parental leave. The unit provides high-dependency neonatal care in a 12-cot setup at Tauranga Hospital, Wahanga Piripoho.

Applicants must hold NZ Nursing Council registration with Annual Practising Certificate and have a minimum of two years post-graduate neonatal experience. Strong teamwork and compassionate, family-centred care are essential.

Qualifications

• Current New Zealand Nursing Council registration and Annual Practicing Certificate.
• Minimum two years post-graduate experience as a Registered Nurse in Neonatal care.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to contribute effectively to a multidisciplinary environment.
• Compassionate, family-centered approach to patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provide neonatal care for pēpi and whānau in a Level 2 unit.
• Support stabilization and monitoring of newborns requiring high-dependency care.
• Collaborate with nurses, doctors, and allied health to plan care.
• Assist with CPAP, High Flow, TPN, and transfer coordination as needed.

Skills

Neonatal care

Team collaboration

Organisational skills

Communication

Education

RN registration + Annual Practising Certificate

Job description

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Lakes in Whakatāne is seeking an experienced Neonatal Registered Nurse for a fixed-term, part-time role covering parental leave. The unit provides high-dependency neonatal care in a 12-cot setup at Tauranga Hospital, Wahanga Piripoho.

Applicants must hold NZ Nursing Council registration with Annual Practising Certificate and have a minimum of two years post-graduate neonatal experience. Strong teamwork and compassionate, family-centred care are essential.