Registered Nurse - NICU at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Southern, Otago

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Registered Nurse - NICU

Salary Band – $81,000 - $106,000 per hour + KiwiSaver

• Dunedin Hospital
• 0.8 FTE / 64 hours per fortnight
• Permanent vacancy

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.

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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 CEA and the salary will be in accordance with the Pay Scale, between $81,683 and $106,739 p.a dependant on relevant experience.

How to Apply

To apply please click “apply now.”  All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by 10 May 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Ben Kingsbury ben.kingsbury@tewhatuora.govt.nz
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.