Registered Nurse - Paediatric Outpatients

Registered Nurse - Paediatric OutpatientsSalary Band - $81,000 - $106,000 per hour + KiwiSaverDunedin Hospital0.8 FTE / 64 hours per fortnightPermanent vacancy 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 Are you passionate about improving the health and wellbeing of Tamariki and Rangatahi? An exciting opportunity has become available for a motivated and enthusiastic Registered Nurse to join our dynamic Children's Outpatients and Day Stay Unit team. This role offers a unique opportunity to develop advanced paediatric nursing skills within a supportive, multidisciplinary environment, with a clear career pathway towards Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) practice. As part of our passionate and dedicated Children's Outpatients team, you will provide specialist nursing care to children, young people and their whānau across a range of outpatient and day stay services. Coordinate and administer paediatric chemotherapy following appropriate training and competency development. Deliver a variety of infusion therapies within the Day Stay Unit. Support children and young people undergoing day procedures and treatments. Work closely with paediatric medical, nursing and allied health teams to provide holistic, family-centred care. Build strong relationships with inpatient paediatric services, ensuring seamless patient journeys across care settings. Develop expertise in managing complex and long-term paediatric conditions. Career Development Opportunities We are committed to growing our nursing workforce and supporting career aspirations. This role offers: A structured development pathway towards becoming a Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS). Supported training and competency development in paediatric chemotherapy administration and coordination. Opportunities to develop specialist knowledge in paediatric outpatient and ambulatory care. Access to paediatric-focused education, professional development and leadership opportunities. Mentorship from experienced senior nurses and specialist clinicians. Participation in quality improvement, service development and evidence-based practice initiatives. About You We are looking for a nurse who: Has a genuine passion for children's health and family-centred care. Enjoys building strong therapeutic relationships with Tamariki, Rangatahi and their whānau. Demonstrates excellent communication and clinical assessment skills. Is motivated to learn and develop specialist paediatric nursing expertise. Thrives within a collaborative interdisciplinary team environment. Is committed to ongoing professional development and clinical excellence. Why Join Us? Our Children's Outpatients and Day Stay Unit is known for its supportive, welcoming and highly skilled team culture. We are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people while helping our nurses achieve their professional goals. You’ll be joining: A supportive and experienced interdisciplinary team A service committed to learning, development and innovation Strong links with inpatient paediatric services Opportunities to develop advanced clinical skills A rewarding and meaningful specialty nursing career Make a difference every day. If you're looking for an exciting opportunity to build a specialist paediatric nursing career and contribute to outstanding care for Tamariki and Rangatahi, we'd love to hear from you. 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 diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. Salary range This role is covered by the terms and conditions of the expired NZNO CEA and the salary will be in accordance with the RN Pay Scale, between $81,683 and $106,739 p.a dependant on relevant experience. #J-18808-Ljbffr