Nurse Practitioner - Neonatal

Nurse Practitioner – Neonatal (SCBU)

North Shore Hospital

Opportunity to make a significant impact on neonatal care and contribute to the well-being of our community

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.

The Special Care Baby Unit at North Shore Hospital are an innovative service at the forefront of neonatal care.

To enhance the depth of this service, meet current demand and prepare for future neonatal growth, we are thrilled to present an exciting opportunity to elevate our service delivery by introducing a Nurse Practitioner into our team.

About the Role

As a Nurse Practitioner, you will play a vital role in SCBU, working both independently and in collaboration with other healthcare professionals to promote health, prevent disease, and to diagnose, assess and manage the health needs of neonates and their whanau.

Ensuring the delivery of high-quality, high-value clinical care is paramount, as well as utilising your advanced skills & knowledge to provide invaluable team support and demonstrate neonatal leadership.

We are a collaborative, solution driven team, passionate about enhancing neonatal care.

We are supportive of each other, family-focused and appreciate the roles of others in the team.

If you share these values, you will fit right in.

Click here to view the position description.

About Us

Health New Zealand Waitemata provides health services to approximately 650,000 residents of the North Shore, Waitakere, and Rodney areas.

It has the largest population of any district health area.

For more information on living and working in Waitemata District, click here.

About you

To be considered for this role, you will have the following qualifications :

Registered Nurse (RGON, RCpN, RPN, BHSc) with current New Zealand annual practicing certificate

Masters in Nursing with advanced assessment diagnostic reasoning skills papers including prescribing practicum

Nurse Practitioner as approved by the Nursing Council of New Zealand

If you are a passionate and driven Nurse Practitioner ready to make a difference in neonatal care, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Join our team at Te Whatu Ora Waitemata and be a part of our mission to provide the highest level of care and support for neonates and their whanau.

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.

How to Apply

To apply please click "apply now."

All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by 23 July 2025.

To discuss the role further, please contact Tina Saltmarsh - Charge Nurse Manager SCBU on 021 810 237.

For assistance with your online application, email Sarah Kneller - Recruitment Consultant via

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

Job reference : WDHB17499