Kia ora, Halo and warm Pacific greetings
Te Whāinga | Our Purpose is
Te Hono Tangata - Te Huringa Ora.
Ka hono a Te Tūao Tāwāhi i ngā tūao pūkenga ki ngā whakahaere me ngā hapori i te Moana-nui-a-Kiwa me tua atu, hei tautoko i ngā wawata kua tautuhia ā-rohe, ā, kia tutuki ai te panoni toitū.
Connecting People – Transforming Lives.
Volunteer Service Abroad connects skilled volunteers with organisations and communities in the Pacific and beyond to support locally identified aspirations and achieve sustainable change.
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About the role
This assignment is a partnership between VSA, and National Referral Hospital. We are seeking a volunteer to support the National Referral Hospital (NRH) office in Honiara in enhancing nursing professional development. this opportunity represents a chance for the right person to help create the next generation of talented nurses in the Solomon Islands!
Working closely with nursing education staff and the Nursing Director, you will help develop systems and procedures for ongoing professional development tailored to nurses across different wards.
Key responsibilities include reviewing current processes, creating context-specific plans that can be implemented with minimal resources, and providing train-the-trainer support to ensure sustainability. Your contribution will help build capacity and strengthen nursing care at the NRH.
Your Skills and Experiences | Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako
We're looking for a volunteer with the following:
About our Partner Organisation | National Referral Hospital
NRH is the primary provider of secondary and tertiary healthcare services in the Solomon Islands, serving the entire population of the country. With 49 departments and units, including emerging subspecialties such as ICU, cardiac care, renal, ENT, and dermatology, the NRH plays a critical role in patient care, corporate services, and public health initiatives.
As the country’s leading hospital, the NRH admits around 14,000 patients annually and supports the professional development of nurses through its dedicated nursing education programme. With approximately 300 beds, the hospital operates below the national average of 0.4 beds per 1,000 people, underscoring the need for ongoing improvements to meet Universal Health Coverage goals.
The NRH is looking for a volunteer to assist in enhancing the professional development of nurses, helping to strengthen the quality of healthcare provided across the Solomon Islands
Important note: Due to our VSA funding requirements, our volunteers must be a NZ citizen or NZ Permanent Resident to progress further in our recruitment process.
The Country – The Solomon Islands
The Solomon Islands has over 900 islands, 5,000 rural villages and 550,000 people. Between 1999 and 2003 it experienced a period of conflict which took a heavy toll on the country and left a need for reconciliation and on-going peace and security measures.
A request for assistance by the government in 2003 led Australia, New Zealand and other Pacific Island countries to form the Regional Assistance Mission to the Solomon Islands (RAMSI) which restored peace and security.
VSA has established a strong presence in Solomon Islands through its ongoing partnerships with multiple in-country partners, including strong relationships with Solomon Islands Government.
Me pēhea te tuku tono| How to apply:
Apply for this opportunity through our website.
For more information or if you have any questions on this assignment, email volunteer@vsa.org.nz.
To review the full assignment description please copy and paste the below link into your browser:
Applications close on: 01 August 2025
For a copy of the Assignment Description, please click the apply button which will direct you to the VSA website. You will be able to download a copy from the advertisement.
Te Whāinga | Our Purpose is
Te Hono Tangata - Te Huringa Ora.
Ka hono a Te Tūao Tāwāhi i ngā tūao pūkenga ki ngā whakahaere me ngā hapori i te Moana-nui-a-Kiwa me tua atu, hei tautoko i ngā wawata kua tautuhia ā-rohe, ā, kia tutuki ai te panoni toitū.
Connecting People – Transforming Lives.
Volunteer Service Abroad connects skilled volunteers with organisations and communities in the Pacific and beyond to support locally identified aspirations and achieve sustainable change.
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About the role
This assignment is a partnership between VSA, and National Referral Hospital. We are seeking a volunteer to support the National Referral Hospital (NRH) office in Honiara in enhancing nursing professional development. this opportunity represents a chance for the right person to help create the next generation of talented nurses in the Solomon Islands!
Working closely with nursing education staff and the Nursing Director, you will help develop systems and procedures for ongoing professional development tailored to nurses across different wards.
Key responsibilities include reviewing current processes, creating context-specific plans that can be implemented with minimal resources, and providing train-the-trainer support to ensure sustainability. Your contribution will help build capacity and strengthen nursing care at the NRH.
Your Skills and Experiences | Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako
We're looking for a volunteer with the following:
- Bachelor of Nursing degree
- 3 years + professional experience in nursing
- Experience working in surgical and medical wards
- Experience providing training or mentoring others on the job
About our Partner Organisation | National Referral Hospital
NRH is the primary provider of secondary and tertiary healthcare services in the Solomon Islands, serving the entire population of the country. With 49 departments and units, including emerging subspecialties such as ICU, cardiac care, renal, ENT, and dermatology, the NRH plays a critical role in patient care, corporate services, and public health initiatives.
As the country’s leading hospital, the NRH admits around 14,000 patients annually and supports the professional development of nurses through its dedicated nursing education programme. With approximately 300 beds, the hospital operates below the national average of 0.4 beds per 1,000 people, underscoring the need for ongoing improvements to meet Universal Health Coverage goals.
The NRH is looking for a volunteer to assist in enhancing the professional development of nurses, helping to strengthen the quality of healthcare provided across the Solomon Islands
Important note: Due to our VSA funding requirements, our volunteers must be a NZ citizen or NZ Permanent Resident to progress further in our recruitment process.
The Country – The Solomon Islands
The Solomon Islands has over 900 islands, 5,000 rural villages and 550,000 people. Between 1999 and 2003 it experienced a period of conflict which took a heavy toll on the country and left a need for reconciliation and on-going peace and security measures.
A request for assistance by the government in 2003 led Australia, New Zealand and other Pacific Island countries to form the Regional Assistance Mission to the Solomon Islands (RAMSI) which restored peace and security.
VSA has established a strong presence in Solomon Islands through its ongoing partnerships with multiple in-country partners, including strong relationships with Solomon Islands Government.
Me pēhea te tuku tono| How to apply:
Apply for this opportunity through our website.
For more information or if you have any questions on this assignment, email volunteer@vsa.org.nz.
To review the full assignment description please copy and paste the below link into your browser:
Applications close on: 01 August 2025
For a copy of the Assignment Description, please click the apply button which will direct you to the VSA website. You will be able to download a copy from the advertisement.
We are looking for a volunteer with:
- Multiple 12-month volunteer opportunities based in the Solomon Islands
- Flights, accommodation, and living expenses funded by VSA
- Make an impact on healthcare in the Pacific
VSA covers flights, accommodation, insurance and some expenses. A living allowance is also provided.
Does volunteering with one of the largest and most experienced agency in international development interest you?