Registered Nurse Paediatric Ward

Registered Nurse - Paediatric Ward (Fixed Term)

• Timaru Hospital
• Fixed Term, Part Time 0.8 FTE (due to parental leave until approximately June 2026)

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

Right now, we’re inviting an experienced Paediatric Nurse to join our team. We are responsible for the care of Neonates and sick newborns in our Special Care Nursery, as well as the general Paediatric Ward, caring for children from new-born to teenager, medical and surgical. 

The department includes a new Neonatal Nursery and transitional care beds where neonates can stay with their mother, keeping them together and moving both closer to home.  We are looking for a Registered Nurse with an interest and passion in working with children and infants. 

About you

We are seeking someone with Relevant paediatric and/or neonatal nursing experience and a passion for working to support children and their families/whanau that require specialised Nursing care. 

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.

Salary Range

This role is covered by the terms and conditions of the relevant Nursing Collective, and the Pay Scale, determined on relevant experience.

How to Apply

Please apply for this vacancy online at https://scdhb.careercentre.net.nz

If you have any questions regarding this role please contact Human Resources by phoning 03 687-2230.

Close Date:  16 November 2025