Where you’ll be working: Waikato Hospital – Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
The details: Permanent – 80 hours per fortnight

Care to join us!
 
We have an exciting opportunity available for a Nurse Practitioner.
 
About the role
This role contributes to a supportive and progressive highly skilled inter-professional team fostering innovation, progression and commitment to service excellence in our Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
 
We are seeking an energetic and inspirational Nurse Practitioner who can demonstrate collaborative advanced practice, with a focus on patient safety and quality improvement.
 
About the service
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit has 41 cots, 17 of which are allocated to Level 3 care and we have an active retrieval service for the Midland region of the North Island.

We are committed to cultivating a positive environment of teamwork, learning and development, and valuing the skills and contribution of all members of our multidisciplinary team working together towards the best possible health outcomes for neonates and their families.
 
We are looking for someone who:
•    Is qualified as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner in New Zealand.
•    Holds a current New Zealand Annual Practising Certificate.
•    Is innovative and passionate, with effective communication skills.
•    Builds strong relationships across disciplines to improve health outcomes.

We are able to offer you:
•    Challenges.
•    Professional and personal development opportunities.
•    A supportive environment.
•    The chance to make a real difference.

It is integral to the effective development and ongoing success of this service that this person is a leader in nursing, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team; to be innovative, to improve health care, and implement quality improvement initiatives.

To view the position description please click here.

Why us
We are a values based and inclusive organisation that is committed to deliver the best health outcomes for our total population. We strongly encourage applicants from all backgrounds with the necessary capability and who share our values to apply.
 
Why Waikato
The Waikato is a great place to work and live, with plenty of recreational activities, relatively affordable housing, great shopping and few traffic issues. We are close to other major cities for world-renown concerts and events, and we host many world-class sports events here. We have superb restaurants and plenty of walking and cycling tracks. We are close to Raglan (45 minutes) for brilliant surfing, cafés and chilling, and not too much further to the Coromandel coast with pristine waters and golden sand beaches.
 
Situated on the banks of the mighty Waikato River, Hamilton is New Zealand’s largest metropolitan inland city. Hamilton’s vibrant city centre and rich cultural mix makes it an ideal place to experience the authentic friendly Kiwi lifestyle.

Learn more about living in the mighty Waikato here

If you would like to take on this challenging and rewarding role, we would welcome your application.

Your application:
Please apply directly online, applications are not able to be accepted via email. 

For any queries about the role please contact Robyn.Payne@waikatodhb.health.nz

Application closing date:  Open until filled

Values
Theme “People at Heart” – Te iwi Ngakaunui
•    Give and earn respect - Whakamana
•    Listen to me; talk to me – Whakarongo
•    Fair play – Mauri Pai
•    Growing the good – Whakapakari
•    Stronger together – Kotahitanga