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Posted 16 July, 2026

Registered Nurse - Children's Ward

Taranaki District Health Board
Upper Hutt, WGN, NZ Full Time
Reference: 89b7e88c286f6437

Job Description

ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FROM CURRENT HEALTH NEW ZEALAND EMPLOYEES ONLY Contract: Part time, fixed 0.7 FTE Rostered and Rotating 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 Registered Nurse role in Children\'s Ward at Hutt Valley Hospital. Fixed-term contract to cover parental leave from 24 August 2026 to 1st of March 2027. It is 0.7 FTE, working 56 hours/Fortnight. We offer a mix of 8- and 12-hour shifts. We are looking for nurses who have a passion for working with infants/children/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. It is an exciting opportunity to join our team and work in partnership with babies/children/adolescents About the Team/Service/Location The Children\'s Ward at Hutt is a busy ward with quality driven, patient focused environment and dynamic and supportive team. Team members are professional and friendly. We have a multi-disciplinary team approach to provide best outcomes for our patients. We offer a supportive workplace culture with commitment to your on- going professional development. This includes, a comprehensive orientation programme, training and study opportunities and excellent team support. About you Applicants Should have: Are team focused and have positive attitude Have high standard of time management and communication skills Have passion for working with infants/children/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/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 [email protected] We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advertisement. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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