Registered Nurse - Theatre at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Southern, Canterbury

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora – South Canterbury
  • Timaru Hospital
  • Perioperative Services
  • Supportive Multidisciplinary Team Environment
  • Professional Development Opportunities

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we're building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.

About the Role

We are seeking motivated and enthusiastic Registered Nurses to join our Theatre team at Timaru Hospital.

As a Theatre Registered Nurse, you will play an integral role in delivering high-quality perioperative care across a range of surgical specialties. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will provide safe, patient-centred care throughout the perioperative journey, ensuring excellent outcomes for patients and their whānau.

This role offers the opportunity to develop your skills within a dynamic operating theatre environment while working alongside experienced nursing, surgical, anaesthetic, and support teams. Whether you have existing perioperative experience or are looking to further develop your career in this specialty area, we welcome applications from nurses committed to delivering exceptional care.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand
  • A current Annual Practising Certificate (APC)
  • A commitment to delivering safe, high-quality patient care
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • The ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team environment
  • Strong organisational and time management skills
  • The ability to remain calm and adaptable in a fast-paced clinical environment
  • A commitment to evidence-based practice and continuous professional development
  • A commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and improving equitable health outcomes for Māori

Desirable:

• Previous perioperative or theatre nursing experience
  • Postgraduate study relevant to perioperative nursing
  • PDRP participation

Working for Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is ‘the weaving of wellness'. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand.

The Equity Work Programme at Health NZ focuses on helping everyone in the health system think about equity when they do their work. It also promotes the cultural change needed for the whole system to reach equity in health outcomes.

Salary Range

This role is covered by the terms and conditions of the NZNO Collective Agreement and the salary will be in accordance with the applicable pay scale and dependent on experience.

How to Apply

Please apply for this vacancy online at  Health NZ Careers.

For further information regarding this role, please contact Becky Allen at To apply, please click "Apply Now." 

For further information regarding this role, please contact Becky Allen at becky.allen2@tewhatuora.govt.nz.

Applications will be reviewed as received and the recruitment process may commence before the closing date.