Te Awamutu - Paediatrics
About the RoleThe role provides specialist nursing care, support and advice for caregivers around assessment, education, evaluation, and negotiated planning of care for their babies in a residential environment. Mothercraft provides a 24 hour live-in service, Monday to Friday.Mothercraft Nurses work closely with the multi-disciplinary team of Dietitians, Social Workers, Kaitiaki, Perinatal Mental Health Nurse, Lactation Consultants, SLT and Paediatricians.The successful applicant will be supported byA comprehensive orientation to the roleSupport from colleagues to develop in the roleEducational opportunities as necessaryOpportunities to develop advanced nursing skillsTraining to use systems / programmes that are required by the service Click here to view the position description.
About the TeamWe have a 5 bedded unit providing a 5 day inpatient service for infants from birth up to approximately 1 year of age providing support & education for parents and babies experiencing issues such as feeding difficulties, reflux, unsettled/irritable babies, poor weight gain, sleep issues.We also assist with transitioning babies from NICU where parents need extra support before discharge and support with NG tube weaning.We also provide support for families experiencing Postnatal depression/anxiety which impacts the care of the infant.
About you5 years recent Paediatric or Neonatal nursing experience.Preferred maternal mental health nursing experience.Excellent communication skills.Proven team work skills.Proven problem-solving skills. Working at Health New ZealandHealth 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 Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. How to ApplyTo apply please click Apply online or apply via our Waikato Careers website by clicking here.All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:59 pm on 7 September 2025.
If you have any questions about the role, please contact Robyn Payne at Robyn.Payne@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.