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

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Registered Nurse – Theatre

• Dunedin Hospital
• 1 FTE / 80 Hours per fortnight
• Permanent vacancy

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the role

Our team creates a unique, welcoming culture that is diverse and inclusive. You could enjoy:

• Thirteen operating theatres, + One C-section theatre + New DPH outpatient with Two Day Surgery theatres 
• Our theatres provide tertiary level elective and acute surgery with specialties that include cardio-thoracic surgery, neurosurgery, vascular, liver resections, general surgical upper and lower GI, urology and orthopaedic both elective and acutes
• Forward thinking and adaptable Nurse managers 

About you

• 2+ years post registration practice experience in theatre nursing.
• Experience with Orthopaedics preferred
• New Zealand Registration and Current APC
• Evidence of adherence to best practice perioperative standards
• Relate to our values of Kind (Manaakitanga), Open (Pono), Positive (Whaiwhakaaro) and Community (Whanaungatanga) 

Working for Health New Zealand
Health 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.  

Salary Range
This role is covered by the terms and conditions of the NZNO CEA and the salary will be in accordance with the RN Pay Scale, p.a dependant on relevant experience.

How to Apply
To apply please click “apply now.”  All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by 20 September 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Ben Kingsbury ben.kingsbury@tewhatuora.govt.nz
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.