Registered Nurse - Special Care Baby Unit
We are accepting applications from current Health New Zealand employees only
Location: Hutt Hospital
Contract: Permanent, Part Time 0.8 FTE Rostered and Rotating
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
Registered Nurse role in Special Care Baby Unit at Hutt Hospital. Permanent part-time position 0.8 FTE available, working 64 hours per fortnight. We are looking for nurses who have a passion for working with infants and their families. Applications are invited from enthusiastic, energetic and self-motivated registered nurses who believe they have the required skills.
About the Team/Service/Location
Special Care Baby Unit (SCBU) at Hutt Hospital provides care for preterm and sick infants from 32 weeks' gestation with the focus on timely and supportive discharge.
It is an exciting opportunity to join our team and work in partnership with infants and their families.
Special Care Baby Unit is a busy Unit with quality driven, patient focused environment and dynamic and supportive team. We have a multi-disciplinary team approach to provide best outcomes for our patients.
We offer a supportive workplace culture with commitment to your on- going professional development. This includes, a comprehensive orientation programme, training and study opportunities and excellent team support.
About you
To be Successful, you must have:
- Current Practicing Certificate
- Neonatal Experience and resilience to work in a busy environment
- Have excellent time management and interpersonal skills
- A team focused and have a positive attitude
- Have a genuine passion for working with babies and families.
Working at Health New Zealand
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is ‘the weaving of wellness’. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand.
Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations. We embrace diversity and welcome application from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and disability. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community.
How to Apply
To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal.
If you have any questions about the role, please contact Deb.Brodie@tewhatuora.govt.nz
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advertisement.
Permanent/Part Time
Job no: NM165-26
Location: Lower Hutt
Closing Date: Tuesday, 26 May 2026