Specialty Nurse - Scbu, North Shore Hospital

• Specialty Nurse – Special Care Baby Unit
• Permanent, full time role based at North Shore Hospital
• Opportunity to work collaboratively with our neonatal team to plan care, problem solve and help make a difference to women and babies from the Waitematā District

About the Role

We are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic Specialty Nurse to join our team. The main function of this role is to provide extended nursing practice functions of neonatal resuscitation and advanced airway management in birthing, obstetric theatre areas, maternity and SCBU, or any site of a neonatal emergency. You will also undertake assessment of babies with complex needs, recommend and initiate treatment options in accordance with policy or clinical pathways, and in discussion with paediatricians. This is a senior nursing role, so you will provide clinical leadership and role model best practice, as well as take responsibility for the coordination of the unit.

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About Us

The Special Care Baby Unit (SCBU) at North Shore Hospital is a 12 bed level 2 neonatal unit, providing care for babies born as early as 32 weeks, and as small as 1500g. Our SCBU team is dedicated to providing a nurturing and supportive learning environment. We pride ourselves on our team culture and values, and on the excellent nursing care we provide in partnership to infants and their families. We value the contribution that nurses make and support their professional growth and development.

Health New Zealand Waitematā provides health services to approximately 650,000 residents of the North Shore, Waitakere, and Rodney areas. It has the largest population of any district health area.

For more information on living and working in Waitematā District, click here.

About you

To be eligible for this role, you will have the following qualifications and experience:

• Registered Nurse with a current New Zealand Annual Practicing Certificate
• Post Graduate Certificate or Diploma in appropriate specialty practice papers (preferably neonatal nursing)
• Current NLS Certification
• Recent Level 4 Neonatal experience is essential

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.

How to Apply

To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal by 11 April 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Sarah Kneller – Recruitment Consultant via sarah.kneller@tewhatuora.govt.nz.

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert.

Job reference: WDHB19799