Registered Nurse - Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Southern, Otago

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Dunedin Hospital

• Fixed-term, 1 FTE position available (40 hours per week)
• Parental leave until January 2024
• Supportive, high-functioning team

Mō te tūranga - About the role

It takes a very special person to care for sick babies and their families/whanau when they arrive into our Neonatal Unit. If you believe you can contribute to improving the health and welfare of the babies in our care, this may be the role for you. Our NICU team cares for over 350 babies and families/whanau each year from across the Southern District.

It is a requirement for this team to have previous experience in one or more of these areas: neonatal setting; prior involvement with child and family health; recent relevant experience in an acute setting. All nursing roles within the unit are required to work eight-hour shifts 24/7, including night shifts.

See position description.

Mōu ake - About you

We're looking for an experienced nurse who is organised, friendly and calm, able to work independently and at the same time genuinely interested in the best outcome for both patient and team.

To be considered, you will need to have the following:

• Current registration with the New Zealand Nursing Council and a current APC, with the right to work in New Zealand
• Demonstrated ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively with other professionals
• Excellent time management, interpersonal and organisational skills
• The ability to be adaptable, flexible and solution focused
• Previous experience in a neonatal setting; prior involvement with child and family health and/or recent and relevant experience within an acute environment

Mō mātou - 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.

Now is also a great time to relocate to Southern if you were considering a move. The Southern region offers the benefits of excellent amenities, first class primary through to tertiary education and outstanding recreational opportunities. Whether it is surfing, kayaking or sailing; skiing, hunting or fishing; theatre, live-music or art - there's literally something for everyone.

Rā mōnehu - Closing Date: Friday, 10 February 2023

Due to the fast-paced nature of what we do, our vacancy close dates may be subject to change. Don't delay, make sure you apply as soon as possible.

Tono ināianei - Apply now

For further information please contact Karen Cope, Recruitment Advisor, karen.cope@southerndhb.govt.nz

All conversations will be confidential in nature.

If you currently work for Te Whatu Ora- Health New Zealand - Southern , please apply for this role via our internal careers site, found here: Pulse > Applications > Corporate > SuccessFactors

Pre-employment checksIn the interests of protecting our people and our patients, all appointments will be subject to the following:

Occupational health assessment Police vetting/Ministry of Justice safety checks Serious misconduct checks (previous Public Service departments and statutory Crown entities only)

Covid-19 vaccination requirements

New employees of Te Whatu Ora Southern will need to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19, which includes two doses and a booster dose of an approved vaccine. If you are unable to receive a Covid-19 vaccine or booster for any reason, please indicate this in your cover letter so we can discuss this with you further and establish if you meet any criteria for an exemption.

To apply

We only accept online applications. Please apply via our website: https://careers.southernhealth.nz/