Registered Nurse Paediatrics And Scbu Wairau 0.8Fte Fixed Term 6 Mths

Nelson Marlborough Health; Marlborough; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Nelson Marlborough Health invites experienced paediatric and neonatal nurses to join our combined department in Marlborough. You will care for neonates and children aged 0-16 in a small, well-equipped inpatient unit, supported by on-site paediatricians and allied health colleagues. This fixed-term 6-month role is 0.8FTE, offering opportunities for professional development and family‑centred care.

Qualifications

• You’ll be a NZ registered nurse with neonatal and/or paediatric experience and a passion for child health nursing.
• A minimum of two years acute paediatric and/or neonatal nursing experience in a New Zealand hospital is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide care in a combined paediatric and neonatal department.
• Care for neonates and children aged 0–16 in a well-equipped inpatient unit.
• Collaborate with paediatricians and allied health colleagues to deliver high-quality care.
• Support education and development through our paediatric/neonatal nurse educator.

Skills

Paediatric nursing

Neonatal care

Team collaboration

Patient advocacy

Education

NZ nursing registration

Job description

• Enjoy the Marlborough sunshine and lifestyle!
• Put your nursing skills to work making a real differencein our combined paediatric and neonatal service.
• No two days are ever the same!
• A minimum of two years acute paediatric and/or neonatal nursing experience in New Zealand is preferred
• Fixed Term 6 months position
• 0.8FTE

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

You will be working in a combined paediatric and neonatal department where you’ll get the chance to work with children and their families and whānau in our well-equipped, friendly environment.

The paediatric/neonatal unit is a small, vibrant, inpatient unit catering for neonates and children from 0-16 years who require either acute or elective medical and surgical services.

The unit is co-located alongside our paediatric outpatient department.

Our vibrant nursing team consists of staff who share passion and enthusiasm for providing high quality care to children. We are well supported by on site Paediatricians and work in close partnership with allied health and maternity colleagues. You will be further assisted with excellent educational opportunities and our paediatric/neonatal nurse educator.

About you

• You’ll be a NZ registered nurse with neonatal and/or paediatric experience and a passion for child health nursing
• A minimum of two years acute paediatric and/or neonatal nursing experience in a New Zealand Hospital is essential

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.