Registered Nurse - Neonatal (Whakatane)

North Island - Bay of Plenty Whakatane; Whakatāne; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 110,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Coastal lifestyle

Parental leave cover up to 12 months

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is seeking an experienced Neonatal Registered Nurse for our Wahanga Piripoho Neonatal Unit at Tauranga Hospital in Whakatāne. The role offers part-time, fixed-term cover for parental leave through October 2027.

You will provide high-quality neonatal care in a Level 2 unit, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, and support families while CPAP, High Flow, TPN and stabilization are managed before transfer.

Qualifications

• NZ Nursing Council registration and APC required.
• Min 2 years post-graduate Neonatal experience.
• Strong organisational and communication skills with a team-oriented approach.

Responsibilities

• Support neonatal care including CPAP, High Flow, TPN, and stabilization.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and support whānau throughout care journey.
• Deliver high-quality neonatal care in a supportive, coastal hospital setting.

Skills

Nursing registration

APC (Annual Practicing Certificate)

Neonatal experience

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Compassionate care

Job description

• Work where others love to holiday - enjoy the beaches, bustling cafes, and vibrant coastal lifestyle in Whakatane
• Fixed term, part-time roles available covering parental leave for up to 12 months - 0.9FTE available
• Join a team of health care professionals, looking after our newest taonga

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.

About the Role

Are you an experienced Neonatal Registered Nurse with a passion for Neonatal care? Join our friendly team at Tauranga Hospitals Neonatal Unit (Wahanga Piripoho).

The Neonatal Unit is a Level 2 unit with 12 cots. We provide high dependency care including CPAP, High Flow, TPN and the stabilisation of infants requiring intensive care before transfer to a NICU.

We are looking for candidates with strong organisation and communication skills who thrive in a team environment. This position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a difference in the lives of vulnerable newborns and their Whanau.

We have available a fixed term part-time role covering parental leave until October 2027.

Wahanga Piripoho Neonatal Unit provides specialised care for pēpi and whānau across the Bay of Plenty. The team is skilled, collaborative, and committed to delivering high-quality neonatal care in a supportive environment. Based at Tauranga Hospital, the service combines the pace and complexity of secondary care with the lifestyle benefits of coastal living.

The successful candidate will be an experienced Registered Nurse with excellent organisational and communication skills. The role requires the ability to work effectively in a team environment, supporting both colleagues and whānau in the care journey.

What you will bring:

• 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-centered approach to patient care

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.

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

Job details

Job Reference:

Job Reference: TAU02968

Location:

North Island - Bay of Plenty - Whakatane

Job type:

Expertise:

Clinical - Nursing - Gynaecology and Obstetrics