Enrolled Baby Nurse - Whangai Aroha (Perinatal Mental Health / Eating Disorders)

Permanent, full-time position for an Enrolled Baby Nurse

Monday-Friday 7.00am - 3.30pm

Newstate-of-the-art facilities based at Hillmorton Hospital

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Orais firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicatedto serving all New Zealanders.

Through integration and collaboration, we'rebuilding a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability,whanau-centred care, and excellence.

About the role

BasedatHillmorton Campus, Whangai Aroha,an inpatient ward comprisingofPerinatal Mental Health Serviceand Eating DisordersServices,provides care regionally for the South Island.

PerinatalMental Health Service(5.2 beds) provides specialist treatment for womenwho present with complex moderate to severe maternal mental illness who requireadmission.

This is an exciting opportunity for an Enrolled Nurse to work in aspecialist inpatient setting to provide care, assessment and management ofinfants who are admitted with their mothers to promote ongoing attachment andbonding.

The role involves hands-on infant care, emotional support and education forparents, supporting caregivers with parentcraft skills, and working withRegistered Nurses to implement feed / sleep routines where required.

You willalso be monitoring the physical health of infants, and liaising with externalproviders, house officer and paediatrician to ensure physical and emotionalneeds of the infant are being met.

Nurturing the mother-infant relationship andpromoting infant mental health through play and connection are also integral tothis role.

ThisSpecialty Service offers a fulfilling and dynamic environment and opportunitiesto further your nursing career.

Comprehensive treatment, multi-disciplinaryfunctions across the inpatient and outpatient teams, and liaison with multipleagencies, are integral to service provision.

About You

Weare seeking an experienced Enrolled Nurse to bring your enthusiasm andmotivation to work with us, in return we'll provide you with a greatopportunity to enhance your skills in a specialty area.

Skills and Attributes

Registered Enrolled Nurse with the Nursing Council of New Zealandwith a current APC

An interest and passion in infant health anddevelopment

Effective therapeutic communication andinterpersonal skills to forge and foster meaningful relationships with parents,infants and whanau

Reliable, hardworking member of the nursing teamwith strong organisational skills

An ability to promote the health and wellbeing ofbabies, advocating for infant needs in MDT settings

Adaptability and flexibility to work withinfamily's routines and schedules

Adhere to guidelines of Cultural Safety and theTreaty of Waitangi.

Although preferred, a mental health scope orexperience with infants is not necessary for the right applicant.

A willingnessto be trained in infant development and mental health is essential, and ongoingmentorship and training will be provided.

Working for Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Orais 'the weaving of wellness'.

We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcarefor the people of Aotearoa / New Zealand.

The Equity Work Programme at Health NZfocuses on helping everyone in the health system think about equity when theydo their work.

It also promotes the cultural change needed for the whole systemto reach equity in health outcomes.

Our people are at the heart ofeverything we do.

Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers andhonouring our equal employment opportunity obligations.

How to Apply

To view the position description and / or applyfor the role please click "apply now."

All applications must besubmitted through our online careers portal before 11 : 59pm on

Tuesday 30th September

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Natal ieGaunt at

Applicants will be progressed as they apply, so if this sounds like you, please apply now.

Closing Date :

Tuesday, 30 September 2025

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