Registered Nurse - Children'S Ward

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

Here in Dunedin Hospital's Children's Ward, we are fortunate to have a modern and bright workspace with excellent facilities to ensure the very best possible care for our young patients and their families / whanau.

• Collaborate as part of a friendly and supportive team on a multi-specialty ward
• The ward caters for children in our region aged 0-15 years
• This role will be placed on rostered shifts, 24 / 7

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About us

Te Whatu Ora - Southern has the largest geographical coverage of all the New Zealand regions, providing services to 350,000 people in diverse communities.

We take pride in all the services we provide, and our aim is to improve, promote and protect the health of our region.

We believe that our dedicated and passionate staff are a significant driving force behind the achievement of these standards, and we need more like-minded people to help us continue providing for our community.

About you :

• Current registration with the New Zealand Nursing Council and a current APC
• Must have the right to work in New Zealand as this role does not qualify for sponsorship
• Demonstrated ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively with other professionals
• The ability to be adaptable, flexible and solution focused
• Experience in a paediatric setting with prior involvement in child and family health
• A passion and focus for working with families / whanau with compassion and kindness

Working for 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.

Salary range

This role is covered by the terms and conditions of the expired NZNO CEA and the salary will be in accordance with the RN Pay Scale, between Step 2 ($81,683 p.a) and Step 7 ($106,739 p.a) pro-rata depending on relevant experience.

How to apply

To apply please click 'apply now'.

All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by Tuesday, 30 September 2025.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Ben Kingsbury

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

We only accept online applications.

Please apply via our website.