Registered Nurse - Piko and Kōwhai Children's Ward

WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM CURRENT TE WHATU ORA EMPLOYEES. 

Location: Wellington Regional Hospital - Children’s ward, Te Wao Nui 

Contract: Multiple positions are available, including permanent roles (0.8 FTE) and fixed term roles covering parental leave (1.0 FTE). All roles are rostered and rotating, including weekdays, weekends, and night shifts.

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we’re building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence. 

About the Role

We are seeking experienced and motivated Registered Nurses to join Piko Ward (medical) and Kōwhai Ward (surgical). This is an excellent opportunity to further develop your paediatric nursing expertise while delivering high-quality, family-centred care to children of all ages.

The successful candidate will have experience working with paediatric patients, the ability to work both independently and within a multidisciplinary team, and strong organisational skills to manage a dynamic workload. The salary range is MECA RN Step 2-7 or $81,683 - $106,739 pro rata for part time.

Available positions:

01.0 FTE (80 hours per fortnight) or less will be considered

Potential for ongoing employment at the end of the fixed term (not guaranteed)

0.8 FTE (64 hours per fortnight)

All roles involve 8-hour rotating shifts, including nights and weekends.

If you are passionate about paediatric nursing and thrive in a supportive, fast-paced environment, we welcome your application.

About the Team/Service/ Location

The Child Health Service for the Wellington Region and Central New Zealand is a tertiary service delivering specialised medical and surgical care for children up to 16 years of age. Services include inpatient, outpatient, day patient, and domiciliary care. Within Te Wao Nui, the Piko and Kōwhai wards provide dedicated inpatient care for hospitalised children.

Piko Ward (medical) has 23 inpatient beds and a 9-bed Short Stay Unit (SSU), caters for children requiring short-term care and observation.

Kōwhai Ward (surgical) has 17 inpatient beds and a 12-bed Children’s Day Stay (CDS), which caters for children requiring short-term care post day procedures and surgery. The service also incorporates a weekday area that provides support for the Children’s Cancer Service.

About you 

• Demonstrated clinical knowledge and competence in paediatric nursing; surgical experience is desirable
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment that values teamwork
• Willingness to learn and develop
• Comprehensive orientation and training provided

Skills and experience

• Minimum 12 months nursing experience. Previous paediatric nursing experience essential
• A current Annual Practising Certificate
• Completed CAP/NETP Programme 
• Overseas applicants should first establish their eligibility for registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand and further information is available on nursingcouncil.org.nz
• Hold a current work visa or have the legal right to work in New Zealand 

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is ‘the weaving of wellness’. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. 

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations. We embrace diversity and welcome application from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and disability. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community. 

How to Apply

To apply please click “apply now.”  All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal . If you have any questions about the role, please contact Deb.Brodie@TeWhatuora.govt.nz

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert. 

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