Registered Nurse, Neonatal Care Unit

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora; Auckland; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 75,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Orientation program

Ongoing training

Professional development support

Rostered shifts

Supportive team

Job summary

KidzFirst Neonatal Unit (NNU) at Middlemore Hospital in Auckland is seeking a registered nurse with neonatal experience to join our team on a part-time permanent basis (0.6 FTE). This role offers rostered shifts and the chance to contribute to Level III/II care for pre-term infants.

You will work in partnership with families and whānau, supported by Te Whare Tapa Whā concepts, and participate in ongoing education and professional development.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1+ year neonatal/paediatric nursing experience in NZ.
• Current New Zealand Annual Practising Certificate.
• Registered Nurse with NZ Nursing Council registration.
• Willingness to learn new skills and work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide Level III NICU care to pre-term infants.
• Collaborate with families/whānau within a te whare tapa whā framework.
• Engage in ongoing professional development and education.

Skills

Neonatal nursing

Paediatric nursing

Team collaboration

Clinical competency

Education

New Zealand Registered Nurse (RN)

Annual Practising Certificate

Job description

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora – Auckland, North Island

• Opportunity to make an impact on the health of our Neonates
• Middlemore Hospital, Part Time Permanent Role (0.6 FTE)
• Rostered shifts

Our Organisation:

Health NZ Counties Manukau is a dynamic and progressive organisation at the forefront of innovative health care delivery within the New Zealand Public Health Sector. We continue to work with others to achieve equity in key health indicators for Maaori, Pacific and communities with health disparities and will continue to develop and implement plans, based on local needs to improve the health and wellbeing of Counties Manukau region. Our main sites are Middlemore Hospital, Kidz First Hospital and Manukau Health Park.

We are part of Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora, the overarching organisation for New Zealands national health service. HNZ leads the day-to-day running of the health system, with functions delivered at local, district, regional and national levels. 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 Maaori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

The Opportunity:

KidzFirst Neonatal Unit (NNU) provides intensive care (Level III) and Special Care (Level II) services and offers a seamless continuum of care to pre-term infants and their whaanau.

The unit works in a Partnership Model with parents and whaanau at the heart of care delivery by utilising the concepts of both Te Whare Tapa Wha and Fonofale models of practice. We endorse and support teaching in the unit that is evidence-based and are committed to the provision of professional development.

We are looking for a registered nurse with neonatal nursing experience to join our team!

Salaries are based on the NZNO Collective Agreement Registered Nurse Scale

Wecan offer:

• An individualised, comprehensive orientation program, and on-going training, enabling you to grow both as a person and as a professional
• A rewarding and interesting work environment that provides a high level of job satisfaction
• On-going specialised education, performance development and support
• New Zealand Registered Nurse with current Annual Practicing Certificate
• Minimum of 1+ years neonatal/paediatric nursing experience in NZ (post registration)
• A commitment to professional development and willingness to learn new skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

If this sounds like you.

If you have any questions, please contact Fran Upoko in the Recruitment Team at***************@tewhatuora.govt.nz

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