September 13, 2024

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora

Hastings

PART TIME & OTHER

Registered Nurse - SCBU

Ehara taku toa i te toa takitahi. Engari, he toa takitini. Success is not the work of one, but the work of many.

Location: Hawkes Bay Fallen Soldiers Memorial Hospital
Service/Department: Special Care Baby Unit
Contract: 0.8 FTE fixed term from October 2024 - October 2025

About the role:
Are you a compassionate and skilled Registered Nurse with a passion for neonatal care? We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced nurse to join our Special Care Baby Unit (SCBU) on a fixed-term basis to cover maternity leave. This is a 0.8 FTE position, offering a fulfilling and dynamic work environment where you’ll make a real difference in the lives of our tiniest patients and their families.
Our SCBU is a Level 2A unit with 12 cots, providing specialized care for sick and premature infants in the Hawke's Bay region. You’ll be part of a dedicated team that is committed to delivering high-quality care and support to both infants and their whānau.
If this sounds like you, review the Position Profile HERE

About our team:
Our multidisciplinary team in the Special Care Baby Unit is united by a shared commitment to excellence in neonatal care. We work collaboratively to ensure the best outcomes for our patients, supporting each other in a professional and nurturing environment. Joining our team means becoming part of a community that values teamwork, continuous learning, and compassionate care.

Skills and experience:

Current registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand as a Registered Nurse.

Proven experience in neonatal nursing, particularly in a Level 2A or equivalent setting.

A strong commitment to providing family-centred care.

Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

A desire for variety, challenge, and ongoing learning in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Why should you choose us?
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Te Matau a Māui Hawke's Bay in general encourages a workforce that is innovative, eager to learn and enhance their skills and is passionate about caring for our community. As part of our team we will support, encourage and help you to develop your career with us. We embrace diversity and welcome applications from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, disability and religions. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and serve our community.

Our values:
We are committed to delivering and living our Te Whatu Ora values of He kauanuanu – Respect, Ākina – Improvement, Rāranga te tira– Teamwork and Tauwhiro – Care.

How to apply:
Click the apply now button to send your application directly to us. For further information on this role please email vacancies@hbdhb.govt.nz and indicate the job title and job reference number in the subject line.
For more information contact Michelle Robertson, Clinical Nurse Manager ph (06) 878 8109, ext 2584 or email: michelle.robertson@hbdhb.govt.nz.