Registered Nurse - 6 Month Maternity Cover (Home Care)

About the role

New Zealand Health Group is looking for a Registered Nurse to provide 6 months of maternity cover in a home-care setting in the Hutt Valley, Wellington. The nurse will give one-on-one care to a 5-year-old girl who lives with her family, working alongside paediatric specialists and allied health professionals. Shifts are mornings or nights and flexible with hours and days; employment is casual with regular, ongoing shifts, starting immediately.

Key responsibilities

• Monitor the ventilator and oxygen saturation
• Manage the tracheostomy and airway, including suctioning, tie changes and stoma care
• Administer medications and gastrostomy feeds
• Provide respiratory physiotherapy and use cough assist equipment
• Support the child's comfort, safety and developmental needs
• Keep accurate records and communicate with the family and clinical team

Required profile

• NZ registered nurse with current APC
• Paediatric or complex care experience is ideal but not essential
• Confident, compassionate and adaptable, with excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Commitment to family-centred care

What we offer

• Full, comprehensive training in tracheostomy and ventilator care, with no prior experience required
• Ongoing clinical support and upskilling
• A flexible roster suited to your lifestyle