Registered Nurse - Maternity Services

REGISTERED NURSE MATERNITY - INVERCAGG affordable lifestyle with world-class outdoor activities on your doorstep Permanent Fulltime and/or part time roles available Talk to us about what hours per week work for you 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 Join our maternity team at Southland Hospital and make a real difference to the experience of new parents, their babies and whānau. You will be working in a modern, well-equipped hospital supported by a team who value the care we offer mothers, babies and whanau. In this role you will be using your valuable nursing experience to provide the best possible care to new parents and pēpi as they set out on their new parenting journey. If you have an interest in working within a maternity setting and a passion for women's health, this is the kind of opportunity that doesn't come along every day! About the Team/Service/Location The Maternity Unit at Southland Hospital births around 1200 babies every year and work very closely together with the LMC's to ensure that both mother and baby get the level and type of care that they deserve. We are currently looking for experienced midwives who have an exceptional commitment to quality care and who enjoy being involved in a variety of tasks to ensure the very best care is provided at all times. Click here to learn more about living and working in Southland. About You We are looking for an experienced NZ Registered Nurse with a real desire to work with postnatal people and pēpi at this life changing time. Ideally you will have experience working with whānau, preferably within a maternity or paediatric setting. Breast-feeding experience would be great but is not essential as training will be given. You will be provided with support on each shift as you work under the direction and delegation of a Registered Midwife. What you will bring Be a New Zealand Registered Nurse with a current annual practicing certificate (APC) Possess excellent assessment skills Have a passion and focus for working with whānau with compassion and kindness Be an exceptional team player who has strong communication skills Salary range This role is covered by the terms and conditions of the NZNO Nursing & Midwifery Collective Agreement and falls between Step 1 ($77,667) pro rata and Step 7 ($109,407) pro rata p.a. Working for 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 Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. #J-18808-Ljbffr