Registered Nurse - Perioperative at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Southern, Southland

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Southland Hospital, permanent part-time opportunity 0.8 FTE
• Salary range $86,500 p.a. – $106,700 p.a. and KiwiSaver and car parking

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

We are looking for an experienced theatre nurse with a “can do”, positive attitude to join our Perioperative Service in our operating theatres based in Southland Hospital. Our passionate team is focused on patient-centred care and take great pride in improving the health and wellbeing of our community, so if this passion resonates with you then read on for more details about your perfect opportunity!

Our service presents a busy environment, one that is navigated on a daily basis through a team-based model of care, so it is essential you have a kind nature and the ability to adapt to rapidly changing clinical situations. Recent perioperative nursing experience and sound clinical skills are essential in ensuring the patient journey is a smooth one. You'll have access to ongoing professional development and, given the wide geographical area the hospital covers, there will be many opportunities for variety in your work which lends itself to both your professional and personal development.

The hours of work are Monday to Sunday, full rotation of rostered shifts of eight hours in duration. You will need to be registered in accordance with the Health Practitioner Competency Act 2003 as a New Zealand Registered Nurse and hold a current practising certificate.

About the Team/Service/Location

Health New Zealand – Te Whatu Ora - Southern has the largest geographical coverage of all the New Zealand regions, providing services to 350,000 people in diverse communities. We take pride in all the services we provide, and our aim is to improve, promote and protect the health of our region. We believe that our dedicated and passionate staff are a significant driving force behind the achievement of these standards, and we need more like-minded people to help us continue providing for our community.

About you

To be successful in this role we are looking for nurses with the following:

• With a minimum of two years' post-registration practice experience in theatre nursing
• With New Zealand registration
• New Zealand nursing experience
• Who can evidence adherence to best practice perioperative standards
• Who can demonstrate the Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora - Southern values of Kind (Manaakitanga), Open (Pono), Positive (Whaiwhakaaro) and Community (Whanaungatanga)

Position description

Working at 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.

How to apply

To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by Friday, 18 July 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Mikayla Hamilton at Mikayla.hamilton@tewhatuora.govt.nz

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert.

We only accept online applications. Please apply via our website