Registered Nurse - NICU

South Island - Otago Dunedin; Dunedin; On-site; NZD 84,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora's NICU team cares for over 350 babies and whānau each year across the Southern District, providing round‑the‑clock care to premature and severely ill newborns in a tertiary neonatal unit.

We are seeking a nurse registered with the NZ Nursing Council with an APC and the right to work in New Zealand. You will formulate nursing plans, educate families on at‑home care, and work 8‑hour shifts 24/7, including nights, in this critical unit.

Qualifications

• Must be registered with NZ Nursing Council.
• APC current and right to work in New Zealand required.
• Experience in neonatal setting and working with families from diverse backgrounds preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide round‑the‑clock care to premature and severely ill newborns in a tertiary neonatal unit.
• Formulate nursing plans and evaluate treatment effectiveness.
• Comfort sick newborns and support families/whānau.
• Educate parents on at‑home care of their newborns.

Skills

Neonatal care

Family communication

Care for delicate patients

Shift work 24/7

Education

NZ Nursing Council registration

APC current

Job description

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

Our NICU team cares for over 350 babies and families/whanau each year from across the Southern District.

• Providing round-the-clock care to premature and severely ill newborn infants/pēpi
• Tertiary neonatal unit
• Formulate nursing plans and evaluate the effectiveness of treatments
• Comfort sick newborns and anxious parents and family members
• Offer support to parents and educate them on the at-home care of their newborn
• All nursing roles within the unit are required to work 8-hour shifts 24/7, including night shifts.

About us

Te Whatu Ora - Southern has the largest geographical coverage of all the New Zealand regions, providing services to 350,000 people in diverse communities. We take pride in all the services we provide, and our aim is to improve, promote and protect the health of our region. We believe that our dedicated and passionate staff are a significant driving force behind the achievement of these standards, and we need more like-minded people to help us continue providing for our community.

About you

• Current registration with the New Zealand Nursing Council and a current APC, with the right to work in New Zealand
• Previous experience in a neonatal setting; prior involvement with child and family health and/or recent and relevant experience within an acute environment
• Caring natured and able to communicate to people and families/whānau from varying diversities
• Be comfortable in caring for some of our most delicate patients

Working for 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.

Salary range

This role is covered by the terms and conditions of the NZNO CEA and the salary will be in accordance with the RN Pay Scale, between $83,725 and $109,407 p.a dependent on relevant experience.

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