Registered Nurse - Children's Ward

Job Details Accepting applications from current Health New Zealand employees only. Location: Hutt Hospital Contract: Part time, fixed 0.7 FTE (Rostered and Rotating). About the Role Registered Nurse role in Children’s Ward at Hutt Valley Hospital. Fixed‑term contract to cover parental leave from 24 August 2026 to 1 March 2027. It is 0.7 FTE, working 56 hours per fortnight with a mix of 8‑ and 12‑hour shifts. We are looking for nurses who have a passion for working with infants, children and adolescents and their families. The Children’s Ward is a busy multi‑speciality area where you will have the opportunity to care for acute medical and surgical patients and develop specialised skills in burns and plastics surgery nursing. About the Team / Service / Location The Children’s Ward at Hutt is a busy ward with a quality‑driven, patient‑focused environment and a dynamic supportive team. Team members are professional and friendly. We have a multidisciplinary team approach to provide best outcomes for our patients. We offer a supportive workplace culture with commitment to your ongoing professional development. This includes a comprehensive orientation programme, training and study opportunities and excellent team support. About You Current Practising certificate. Team focused with a positive attitude. High standard of time management and communication skills. Passion for working with infants, children and adolescents and their families. Resilience in a fast‑paced environment. 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/NewZealand. Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health NewZealand is committed to being a good employer and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations. We embrace diversity and welcome applicants from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations and disability. A diverse and inclusive workforce is better positioned to understand and serve our community. We are a pro‑equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community. #J-18808-Ljbffr