Where you’ll be working: Waikato Hospital – Delivery Suite & Women’s Assessment Unit The details: Fixed Term – 80 hours per fortnight – 1 FTE

Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity
This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified Registered Nurse to cover a fixed term position which is due to end on 1 February 2026.

Are you an empathetic, non-judgmental registered nurse keen to make a difference? Do you have a passion for working with women, babies and their whanau?

Key responsibilities of the role:

• Promote excellence in clinical practice and ensure provision of high-quality maternity care to patients and their whanau including neonates.
• Escalate issues as required and ensure workflow processes maximise clinical safety.
• Work closely with the multi-disciplinary team, whilst using excellent communication ensure patient safety and ongoing care
• Take part in ward improvement and safety initiatives.
• Promotes Turanga Kaupapa in all aspects of midwifery including enabling a culturally safe maternity environment.

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(Please note position descriptions can only be viewed on the Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora - Waikato website.)

Mō tātou Ratonga | About our Service
The position would be predominantly based in the birthing suite, birthing suite HDU and Women’s Assessment Unit – Maternity ED. You will however also work in other areas in the Women’s Health Service such as in the gynaecology ward, postnatal ward, and Women’s Health Clinics. While this is a challenging environment, it is equally very rewarding, and you will be part of a dedicated and supportive team.

Mōu | About you

• Current registration with Nursing Council of New Zealand and a current Annual Practicing Certificate
• Have completed a NETP programme or have a minimum of 2 years’ experience within the NZ health setting
• Be a team player with a positive attitude and excellent communication skills
• Have the ability to effectively coordinate you own workload and adjust to changing priorities
• The desire to provide excellence in care within a multidisciplinary team.
• Must be available to work a rotating roster across all days/shifts

Ko ngaa hua o te noho ki roto o Waikato, te mahi hoki ki Te Whatu Ora, Waikato | The Benefits of living in Waikato and working for Te Whatu Ora, Waikato
Located in the heart of the mighty Waikato, Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, Waikato operates over a number of sites, Hamilton City our main campus and smaller community-based hospitals across our region.

Hamilton City has easy access to beaches and mountains, so if your interests range from a host of water sports, mountain biking to vineyard lunches, the area has something for you right on your doorstep. To discover more about our stunning area, please click here.

• As part of our Health NZ, Waikato family, you’ll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
• We offer flexible and agile working opportunities alongside our Health NZ, Waikato benefits and staff discount schemes.
• We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

Tō mātou whakahaere ki te tika, te rerekētanga, me te whai wāhi mai | Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

• We 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 life, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whānau 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 Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply
Please apply online as applications are unable to be accepted via email. If you have any questions about the role please contact the Recruitment Team – Komal.Kaur@Te Whatu Ora.govt.nz

Closing date: 22 October 2024

Nau mai haere mai - Come join the team!