Posted 10 August, 2026
Registered Nurse - Children's Ward - Child Health Services - Whangarei
Taranaki District Health Board
Whangarei, NTL, NZ
Full Time
Reference: cde8352fefee74aa
Job Description
Registered Nurse - Children's Ward - Child Health Services - Whangarei Childrens Ward, Child Health Services, Whangarei Permanent full time role (1.0FTE) working 40 hours per week rostered shifts. Part time options will be considered. Work in a vibrant, purposedriven environment and alongside passionate health professionals, where no two days are the same. 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 Childrens Ward at Whangarei Hospital you will make a meaningful difference every day by supporting tamariki and their whānau through vulnerable moments. Provide skilled family-focused nursing care through the application of clinical knowledge and theory to nursing practice. Demonstrate an ability to develop, evaluate and change care plans as required. Identify and interpret changes in the neonates/childs condition and respond appropriately. Competently performs clinical skills specific to area of practice. Demonstrates awareness of the neonatal/child/family/whanau cultural and spiritual beliefs and values. The Childrens Ward is located in the recently completed facilities in the Te Kotuku Building at Whangārei Hospital. This is a 22-bed paediatric ward and a 4-bed acute assessment unit providing care for medical, orthopaedic and surgical patients. The ward cares for children from birth through to their 16th birthday. About you New Zealand Registered Nurse with a current Annual Practicing Certificate Minimum 1 year post graduate experience in a hospital setting Initiative and motivation Good team player and ability to work within a multidisciplinary team Experience in neonates/child health is desirable but not essential to apply. 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. Applications must be submitted by 16 th August 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Emma Hicks on [email protected]. We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert. #J-18808-Ljbffr