Nurse Practitioner - Neonatal

Health New Zealand; New Zealand; Remote; NZD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand Waitematā invites applications for a Nurse Practitioner in the Special Care Baby Unit at North Shore Hospital to enhance neonatal care and improve outcomes for newborns and whānau.

You will work with a collaborative team to provide advanced neonatal assessment, diagnosis, and management, while supporting neonatal leadership and service development. Applicants include RN with NZ practicing certificate, Masters in Nursing with prescribing practicum, and NP status.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current NZ annual practicing certificate.
• Masters in Nursing with advanced assessment and diagnostic reasoning, including prescribing practicum.
• Nurse Practitioner status approved by the Nursing Council of NZ.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced neonatal assessment, diagnosis and management of neonates.
• Work independently and with the SCBU team to promote health and prevent disease.
• Deliver high-quality, high-value clinical care and neonatal leadership.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals in planning and care delivery.

Education

Registered Nurse (RGON, RCpN, RPN, BHSc) with current New Zealand annual practicing certificate

Masters in Nursing with advanced assessment diagnostic reasoning skills papers including prescribing practicum

Nurse Practitioner as approved by the Nursing Council of New Zealand

Job description

• Opportunity to make a significant impact on neonatal care and contribute to the well-being of our community
• Part time and full time opportunities available

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.

The Special Care Baby Unit at North Shore Hospital are an innovative service at the forefront of neonatal care. To enhance the depth of this service, meet current demand and prepare for future neonatal growth, we are thrilled to present an exciting opportunity to elevate our service delivery by introducing a Nurse Practitioner into our team.

About the Role

As a Nurse Practitioner, you will play a vital role in SCBU, working both independently and in collaboration with other healthcare professionals to promote health, prevent disease, and to diagnose, assess and manage the health needs of neonates and their whānau. Ensuring the delivery of high-quality, high-value clinical care is paramount, as well as utilising your advanced skills & knowledge to provide invaluable team support and demonstrate neonatal leadership.

We are a collaborative, solution driven team, passionate about enhancing neonatal care. We are supportive of each other, family-focused and appreciate the roles of others in the team. If you share these values, you will fit right in.

About Us

Health New Zealand Waitematā provides health services to approximately 650,000 residents of the North Shore, Waitakere, and Rodney areas. It has the largest population of any district health area.

About you

To be considered for this role, you will have the following qualifications:

• Registered Nurse (RGON, RCpN, RPN, BHSc) with current New Zealand annual practicing certificate
• Masters in Nursing with advanced assessment diagnostic reasoning skills papers including prescribing practicum
• Nurse Practitioner as approved by the Nursing Council of New Zealand

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.

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

Job reference: WDHB17499

Job details

Job Reference:

Job Reference: WDHB17499

Location:

North Island - Auckland - North Shore/West Auckland