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Posted 16 July, 2026

Registered Nurse - Paediatric Ward

New Zealand Government
Timaru, CAN, NZ Full Time
Reference: 345ab398b1e35b57

Job Description

Registered Nurse - Paediatric Ward Location: Timaru Hospital Employment Type: Permanent, Part Time (0.8 FTE) About the Role We are inviting an experienced Paediatric Nurse to join our team. The role involves caring for neonates and sick newborns in our Special Care Nursery, and for children from newborn to teenager in the general Paediatric Ward, both medical and surgical. The department includes a new Neonatal Nursery and transitional care beds that allow neonates to stay with their mother, keeping families together and moving them closer to home. Responsibilities Provide nursing care for neonates and sick newborns in the Special Care Nursery. Deliver care for children from newborn to teenager in the general Paediatric Ward (medical and surgical). Manage the new Neonatal Nursery and transitional care beds, ensuring families are supported and reunited. Qualifications Registered Nursing licence. NZ experience in Pediatric and/or Neonatal Nursing. Passion for working with children and infants. EEO Statement Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora welcomes applications from Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities and embraces a workforce that is diverse and inclusive to better understand and serve our community. Salary This role is covered by the terms and conditions of the relevant Nursing Collective, and the Pay Scale, determined on relevant experience. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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