Registered Nurses - Paediatric Inpatients, Nelson at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Nelson Marlborough, Nelson Hospital

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Permanent positions (0.6FTE to 1.0FTE)

Nelson Hospital

Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand (Nelson Marlborough) formally NMDHB

• Bring your commitment to child and family-focused care to our paediatric service
• Enjoy a collegial work environment 
• Paediatric post-registration nursing experience is required

Ngā mōhiohio e pā ana ki tēnei mahi (About this position)

The Nelson Paediatric Service has a vibrant inpatient unit catering for children from 0-16 years requiring both acute and elective medical and surgical services plus child and adolescent mental health. 

We are an enthusiastic team, passionate about providing high quality care to children. We are well supported by onsite Paediatricians and work in close partnership with allied health and child and adolescent mental health practitioners. You will be supported with excellent educational opportunities and our paediatric nurse educator. 

We have two permanent positions available within the 0.6FTE (48 hours a fortnight) up to 1.0FTE (80 hours a fortnight) range.

Important: Please indicate your preferred FTE via your covering letter.

Ko wai he kaitono tōtika? (Who is an appropriate applicant?)

You will be a NZ registered nurse with a current APC and recent experience in an acute general paediatric setting. You will also be a team player who enjoys keeping up to date with clinical practice and will have excellent organisational and time management skills, along with a commitment to quality. 

Te Whatu Ora staff must have completed their primary course of NZ approved COVID-19 vaccines as they have direct contact with patients and members of the public.

Ā mātou rōpū (About our team)

Te Whatu Ora (Nelson Marlborough) is the main health provider for the Te Tau Ihu, the top of the south. Nearly 3,000 strong, we are Nelson and Marlborough - s largest employer, which means the opportunities here are endless. Our main locations are Nelson and Wairau Hospitals, and the Richmond and Marlborough Health Hubs, but we are spread across the region and service all parts of the community. Our work can be challenging, but we are up for it. We have a great team and we work hard to make a difference. We value integrity, innovation, respect and teamwork. 

Ētahi atu mōhiohio (More Information)

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC34XErxkHJ5YAn59o6SrhnA

Ngā huanga o tēnei mahi (The benefits of this position) 

We are a cohesive and supportive multidisciplinary team - passionate about child health. In this role you will be able to apply your nursing skills to make a real difference to people - s lives. At Nelson Marlborough Health we do great work and we need a great team to help us deliver. 

Situated at the top of the South Island, Nelson is well known for its amazing climate, stunning scenery and range of outdoor pursuits. The Nelson region offers exceptional lifestyle opportunities which support work/life balance. Find out more at https://www.nelsontasman.nz/

The full-time equivalent salary range for this position is $76,554 to $95,3340 (steps 3 to 7) based on the NZNO Pay Equity Bargaining Agreement between the NZNO, NZPSA, and DHBs.

Me pēhea ahau e tono ai? (How do I apply?)

For general enquiries please contact our recruitment team on vacancies@nmdhb.govt.nz or 03 546 1274. Alternatively, for role specific information please contact Rebecca McKegg, Charge Nurse Manager at Rebecca.mckegg@nmdhb.govt.nz

Apply now, it - s easy. Please fill in our online application form.

https://nmdhb.careercentre.net.nz 

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Applications close: Saturday 1st April (unless filled prior). Applications will be reviewed as received. 

Te Whatu Ora strongly endorses Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

We believe that to achieve equity in health outcomes for Māori we need a workforce reflective of the population it serves. We strongly encourage applications from candidates who identify as Māori and we recruit for cultural competence.

He waka eke noa. We are all in this together.