Salary band - $75,000 - $106,000 per hour and KiwiSaver1.0 FTE / 80 hours per fortnightHealth 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, whanau-centred care, and excellence.About the roleProviding round-the-clock care to premature and severely ill newborn infants/pepiTertiary neonatal unitFormulate nursing plans and evaluate the effectiveness of treatmentsComfort sick newborns and anxious parents and family membersOffer support to parents and educate them on the at-home care of their newbornAll nursing roles within the unit are required to work 8-hour shifts 24/7, including night shiftsAbout usTe Whatu Ora - Southern has the largest geographical coverage of all the New Zealand regions, providing services to 350,000 people in diverse communities. We take pride in all the services we provide, and our aim is to improve, promote and protect the health of our region. We believe that our dedicated and passionate staff are a significant driving force behind the achievement of these standards, and we need more like-minded people to help us continue providing for our community.About youCurrent registration with the New Zealand Nursing Council and a current APC, with the right to work in New ZealandPrevious experience in a neonatal setting; prior involvement with child and family health and/or recent and relevant experience within an acute environmentCaring natured and able to communicate to people and families/whanau from varying diversitiesBe comfortable in caring for some of our most delicate patientsCompetency with te ao Maori, tikanga, and te reo Maori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growthExperience in projects / initiatives which give effect to Te Tiriti principals and frameworks, and the application of Matauranga Maori and Kaupapa Maori approaches, particularly as they apply in healthcare settingsWorking for Health New ZealandHealth New Zealand / Te Whatu Ora is 'the weaving of wellness'. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. The Equity Work Programme at Health NZ focuses on helping everyone in the health system think about equity when they do their work. It also promotes the cultural change needed for the whole system to reach equity in health outcomes.Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusionWe want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas of our life, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whanau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter.We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Maori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.Salary rangeThis role is covered by the terms and conditions of the NZNO CEA and the salary will be in accordance with the RN Pay Scale, between $75,773 and $106,739 p.a dependent on relevant experience.How to applyTo view the position description and/or apply for the role please click 'apply now'. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:59pm on 15 November 2024. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Ben Kingsbury at ****** note, we will be reviewing applications when received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.To applyWe only accept online applications. Please apply via our website: https://careers.southernhealth.nz/
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