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Posted 24 August, 2026

Registered Nurse - Special Care Baby Unit

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Hutt Valley
Wellington, WGN, NZ Full Time
Reference: 27c38e3247937fef

Job Description

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey. Registered Nurse - Special Care Baby Unit Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Hutt Valley – Lower Hutt, North Island Contract: Permanent, Part Time 0.9 FTE Rostered and Rotating. Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we're building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence. About the Role Registered Nurse role in Special Care Baby Unit at Hutt Hospital. Permanent, part-time position available 0.9 FTE, working 72 hours per fortnight, rostered and rotating shifts. We are looking for nurses who have a passion for working with infants and their whanau. About the Team/Service/Location Special Care Baby Unit (SCBU) at Hutt Hospital provides care for preterm and sick infants from 32 weeks' gestation with a strong focus on family-centred care and timely, supportive discharge planning. This is an exciting opportunity to join our dedicated team and work in partnership with infants and their families, supporting them throughout their hospital journey. SCBU is a busy Unit with quality driven, patient focused environment and dynamic and supportive team. We have a multi-disciplinary team approach to provide best outcomes for our patients. We offer a positive and supportive workplace culture with commitment to your on- going professional development. A comprehensive orientation programme. Training and study opportunities. Excellent team support. About you To be successful, you must have: Current NCNZ Registered Nurse Annual Practicing Certificate Neonatal Experience and resilience to work in a busy environment Are team focused and have positive attitude Have excellent time management and communication skills Have a genuine passion for working with babies and families. Working at Health New Zealand Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is 'the weaving of wellness'. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations. We embrace diversity and welcome application from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and disability. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community. If you have any questions about the role, please contact **********@tewhatuora.govt.nz We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advertisement. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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