Registered Nurse - Children's Ward

Registered Nurse - Children's Ward Hawkes Bay Fallen Soldiers Hospital Fixed Term until September 2027, Part - Time 48 Hours per fortnight 0.6 FTE This is an exciting fixed - term opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children and their whānau while growing your paediatric nursing career within a supportive, collaborative, and patient - focused team. Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders. About the Role As a Registered Nurse in the Children's Ward, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality, family‑centred care to infants, children and young people. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will complete comprehensive nursing assessments, develop and evaluate care plans, provide evidence-based interventions, and support patients and their whānau throughout their healthcare journey. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference every day while developing your paediatric nursing practice in a supportive and collaborative environment. You will work alongside experienced nursing and medical professionals, contribute to positive patient outcomes, provide health education to whānau, and support the learning and development of colleagues and students. Whether you are building on your paediatric experience or looking to further your professional growth, this role offers a rewarding career within Health New Zealand. Please click here to view the position description. About the Team/Service/ Location Our Children's Ward team in Hastings is committed to providing safe, compassionate and high‑quality care for children, young people and their whānau across Hawke's Bay. We work collaboratively with medical, nursing, allied health and support services to deliver responsive, whānau‑centred care and achieve the best possible outcomes for our patients. Located in the heart of Hawke's Bay, Hastings offers an enviable lifestyle with a warm climate, vibrant communities, excellent schools, and easy access to beaches, wineries, cycle trails and outdoor recreation. For more information on living and working in Hawkes Bay clickHERE. About you As a Registered Nurse, you will bring a passion for delivering exceptional patient care and a commitment to supporting tamariki and their whānau. Current registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand and a current Annual Practising Certificate. Strong ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team and build positive professional relationships. Excellent time management, communication and clinical decision‑making skills. IV certification/designation and a commitment to ongoing professional development. Previous paediatric nursing experience and/or a current PDRP portfolio would be highly regarded. Working at Health New Zealand Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. How to Apply To apply please click apply now . All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by 24th July 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Michelle, [email protected] We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert. Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position. #J-18808-Ljbffr