Registered Nurse - Child Health Services - Whangarei (PTNFH) at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Te Tai Tokerau, Northland
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
- Registered Nurses - Child Health Services, Whangarei Hospital
- Part time no fixed hours
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 a compassionate, skilled Registered Nurse with a passion for supporting tamariki?
Child Health Services in Whangārei is looking for dedicated nurses to join our team in a flexible, parttime capacity with no fixed hours. This role is ideal for someone who values making a meaningful difference every day by supporting tamariki and their whānau through vulnerable moments.
- Provide skilled family-focused nursing care through the application of clinical knowledge and theory to nursing practice.
- Demonstrate an ability to develop, evaluate and change care plans as required.
- Identify and interpret changes in the neonates/childs condition and respond appropriately.
- Competently performs clinical skills specific to area of practice.
- Demonstrates awareness of the neonatal/child/family/whanau cultural and spiritual beliefs and values.
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About the Team/Service/ Location
The Childrens Ward is located in the recently completed facilities in the Te Kotuku Building at Whangārei Hospital. This is a 22-bed paediatric ward and a 4-bed acute assessment unit providing care for medical, orthopaedic and surgical patients. The ward cares for children from birth through to their 16th birthday.
The Child Health Centre Clinic provides paediatric outpatient services for children from all over Northland. These include paediatrician, allied health and nurse led clinics located in the Child Health Centre on the Whangarei Hospital campus.
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About you
- New Zealand Registered Nurse with a current Annual Practicing Certificate
- Two years post graduate experience in a Child Health setting
- Initiative and motivation
- Good team player and ability to work within a multidisciplinary team
- Excellent Communication
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.
How to Apply
To apply please click apply now. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by 4th August 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Emma Hicks on NL-jobs@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert..
Ngā taipitopito tūranga mahi | Job details
| Employer: | Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Te Tai Tokerau |
| Location: | Northland |
| Position type: | Casual |
| Category: | Health |
| Date listed: | 21-Jul-2026 |
| Salary range: | 75773.0 - 106739.0 |
| Closing date: | 04-Aug-2026 |
| Reference: | WHA01395 |
| Attachment: | No File Attached |
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| Website: | https://www.northlanddhb.org.nz/ |
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