Registered Nurse - Neonatal

Work where others love to holiday - enjoy the beaches, bustling cafes, and vibrant coastal lifestyle in TaurangaFixed term part-time parental leave cover - 0.8 FTE Join a team of health care professionals, looking after our newest taongaHealth 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 Are you an experienced Neonatal Registered Nurse with a passion for Neonatal care? Join our friendly team at Tauranga Hospitals Neonatal Unit (Wahanga Piripoho). The Neonatal Unit is a Level 2 unit with 12 cots. We provide high dependency care including CPAP, High Flow, TPN and the stabilisation of infants requiring intensive care before transfer to a NICU. We are looking for candidates with strong organisation and communication skills who thrive in a team environment. This position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a difference in the lives of vulnerable newborns and their Whanau. This vacancy is offered on a fixed term part-time parental leave cover - 0.8FTE About the Team/Service/Location Wahanga Piripoho Neonatal Unit provides specialised care for pēpi and whānau across the Bay of Plenty. The team is skilled, collaborative, and committed to delivering high-quality neonatal care in a supportive environment. Based at Tauranga Hospital, the service combines the pace and complexity of secondary care with the lifestyle benefits of coastal living. About You The successful candidate will be an experienced Registered Nurse with excellent organisational and communication skills. The role requires the ability to work effectively in a team environment, supporting both colleagues and whānau in the care journey. What you will bring: Current New Zealand Nursing Council registration and Annual Practicing Certificate Minimum two years post‑graduate experience as a Registered Nurse, in Neonatal care Proven organisational and communication skills Ability to contribute effectively to a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment A compassionate, family-centered approach to patient care Working at Health New ZealandHealth 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr