Registered Nurse - Ward 2b

Taranaki Whanui He Rohe Oranga - Taranaki Together, A Healthy Community

Te Kaupapa – Mission

Improving, promoting, protecting and caring for the health and wellbeing of the people of Taranaki.

We are looking for people that share our vision by providing the best care for our people and our community. We have a responsibility to see the whole picture, the whole community, in terms of health and to support everyone working in Taranaki to do the best job they can in a world of constant change.

Taranaki - A place like no other

Taranaki boasts some of New Zealand’s most iconic natural landscapes like Mt Taranaki and many adventure activities. The rugged and wild coastline is home to more than 12 world-class surf breaks. Taranaki is a place where you can ski and surf in the same day. For a more relaxing experience, there are many walks (bush, coastal or mountain) as well as art trails, festivals and award-winning museums and galleries and a thriving café culture. Click here to read more information about Taranaki.

For further information on our international recruitment and what we offer Click here and find out how to make a difference somewhere different.

E pā ana ki a tatou - About us

At Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Taranaki we are committed to recognising the value our people bring to our organisation within a supportive team of healthcare professionals that provide comprehensive care to our patients.

We believe having workforce that is diverse and inclusive, we are a pro-equity Health Organisation and this means that we will be better positioned to understand and serve our community.

When you choose to work with us, we will offer you:

• A comprehensive orientation and induction to our organisation and your department

• Access to clinical training and education

• Up to date facilities, Have a look at

• Project Maunga - our New Facilities currently under construction check this out on our website www.tdhb.org/maunga.shtml

• Opportunities to participate on local project and regional collaboration teams

• Professional development

Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role

0.8 FTE (64 hours per fortnight, permanent)

2.4 FTE (192 hours per fortnight, fixed Position)

We are welcoming applications from Registered Nurses who have a high level of professional and clinical skills. Patient and whanau centered care is at the core of everything we do here on the Children’s Ward, working alongside families to provide expert paediatric care to their children.

We currently have a number of varied Nursing Roles available – both fixed and permanent positions are available. We are open to applicants wanting both parttime and fulltime work.

The ward cares for babies through to teenagers with a range of clinical presentations, from medical to surgical, orthopaedic, oncology and mental health. We have a large churn of patients with admissions and discharges being plentiful, especially in those winter months, therefore applicants must be adaptable, flexible and have a strong focus on team work. Every shift brings variety.

Please click here to view the job description

Moū - About you

Applications are invited from Registered Nurses with a passion for child health to fill a position in our busy Paediatric ward.

Ideally candidates will have:

• Have previous experience in Children's Health.
• Ideally engaging in Post Graduate studies.
• A strong focus on patient assessment.
• Adaptability and flexibility
• Be committed to motivated and self-directed learning.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Current Annual Practising Certificate

Do you share in our vision, our values and will ensure our patients feel supported and cared for throughout their journey with us?

If you want to make an application click on "Apply Online" from within this page.

For further information, please contact Jessica Beattie on Email: Jessica.Beattie@tdhb.org.nz

Applications Close Sunday 23 February 2025

Ma tini, ma mano, ka rapa te whai

By joining together, we will succeed.