Registered Nurse - Children'S Emergency Care

Registered Nurse - Children's Emergency Care

Waipapa Hospital, Christchurch

From 0.5 - 0.9FTE (20 -36 hours a week) Permanent roles available

1.0FTE (40 hours a week) Fixed Term till January 2026 due to Parental Leave

0.8FTE (32 hours a week) Fixed Term till February 2026 due to Parental Leave

Shifts – Morning, Afternoon and Nights, Monday to Sunday

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

We are looking for a RegisteredNurses to join our team in Children's Emergency Care (CEC) to care for our pepi (infants) and tamariki (children) who are acutely unwell, injured, or need acute assessment and treatment related to a complex or chronic condition.

This is an exciting opportunity for nurses who want to work as part of a committed team in a fast-paced paediatric acute care environment, where there are challenges and opportunities, where you can see the difference you make, and where no two shifts worked are ever the same.

Please state in your application which role and FTE you are applying for.

About the Service

Children's Emergency Care has been designed especially for tamariki and whanau.

This is reflected not only in the child and family friendly environment, but also by the collaborative way the multidisciplinary healthcare team work together in partnership with whanau to provide the best possible health outcomes for the tamariki who spend time there.

About you

If you are passionate about wanting to provide acute care for children and supporting them and their families in a significant way, then we would love you to apply for this rewarding position to be part of our CEC nursing team.

2+ years Paediatric or emergency nursing experience is desirable

Ability to work all shifts Morning, Afternoon and Nights – Monday to Sunday

Demonstrate well-developed communication, critical thinking skills and commitment to family centred care

Have a focus on caring for the wellbeing of tamariki and whanau

Registered with the Nursing Council of New Zealand with a current Annual Practising Certificate (APC)

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 Maori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

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All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by Tuesday 30th September

If you have any questions about the role, please contact

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