Registered Nurse Children's Ward and Transitional Care Unit at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand South Canterbury, Timaru Hospital

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Registered Nurse 

Paediatric Ward - Timaru Hospital

Permanent, Part Time and Full Time available

Life is a collection of small moments: meaningful moments, challenging moments, moments to remember. At SCDHB, we want to support our people to enjoy more of the moments that matter. Are you ready to join us?

Watch this video to learn how this moment is yours!

Right now, we - re inviting experienced Paediatric Nurses to join us and our team who are responsible for the care of sick newborns and includes the Special Care Nursery, as well as the general Paediatric Ward, caring for children from newborn to teenager, medical and surgical. 

The service recently expanded by the opening of a new Neonatal Nursery and transitional care beds where neonates can stay with their mother so we can keep mothers and babies together and closer to home.  We are looking for Registered Nurses with an interest or passion in working with children and infants. 

What - s in it for you?

You - ll enjoy the flexibility of a truly varied role, where there is never a dull moment or a day that looks like another!  You - ll also have opportunities to develop skills in paediatric nursing and the grow those skills into neonatal nursing.  Support and education will be provided by senior team members.

To be successful in this role ideally you will have;

• Relevant paediatric and/or neonatal nursing experience.
• Passion for working to support children and their families/whanau that require specialised Nursing care
• A genuine passion and fortitude for working to support children
• Registration with the New Zealand Nursing Council along with a current Annual Practising Certificate (or the process is underway)
  

You already know what a Paediatric Nurse does, so why choose Te Whatu Ora - South Canterbury?

As one of the country - s smaller districts our people always have room to move and grow - you - ll get a wider exposure to specialties and enjoy the benefits of a flat structure: processes that run smoothly and a fun, friendly culture. With us, you - re more than just a number; you - re part of a team where everyone knows your name. You - ll be supported to thrive through our many professional development opportunities and have the chance to share your expertise as part of our graduate mentoring programme.

On top of all that, you - ll get to enjoy the fantastic Timaru lifestyle: between the beach and the mountains, work-life balance is truly achievable here.

At Te Whatu Ora South Canterbury, integrity, collaboration, accountability, respect and excellence are at the heart of everything we do. We are a proudly diverse team, as we know a diverse and inclusive workforce achieves the best outcomes for our patients and communities. If you share in these core values and bring them into every aspect of your patient care, we can - t wait for you to join us.

Apply now - this moment is yours!

Please apply for this vacancy online at https://scdhb.careercentre.net.nz

We look forward to receiving your application directly via our Careers Site.

If you have any questions regarding this role please contact Human Resources by phoning (03) 687 2230.

Closing Date: Open

This job will close when a suitable applicant is found.