Registered Nurse - Theatre at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Te Matau a Māui Hawke's Bay, Hawkes Bay

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Registered Nurse Theatre Hawkes Bay Fallen Soldiers Hospital
• Permanent, Part-Time 64 hours per fortnight (0.8 FTE)
• Youll play a meaningful role in ensuring safe, highquality surgical care for patients and their whānau at pivotal moments in their health journey.

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

As a Registered Nurse in the Perioperative Unit, you will deliver safe, effective and compassionate care to patients and their whānau throughout their surgical journey. Your work will span the full perioperative continuum - including preoperative preparation, scrubbing, circulating and supporting a range of acute and elective surgical procedures.

Youll use your specialised clinical knowledge to maintain a sterile, efficient operating environment, ensure infection prevention and control standards are upheld, and contribute to excellent surgical outcomes. Clear communication, strong assessment skills and collaborative teamwork will be essential as you work alongside surgeons, anaesthetists, nurses, and wider multidisciplinary colleagues.

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About the Team/Service/ Location

Based at Hawkes Bay Fallen Soldiers Memorial Hospital, the Perioperative Unit is a dynamic, highly skilled environment where teamwork, professionalism and patient safety are paramount. Youll work within a supportive theatre team that values open communication, continuous improvement and a shared commitment to highquality surgical care.

The service works closely with specialists across multiple surgical disciplines, offering variety and learning opportunities for nurses who enjoy fastpaced acute work and technical skills development. The team operates with the values of Te Mauri o Rongo at heart, fostering a culture of respect, learning and collaboration.

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About you

Youll be an experienced or developing perioperative nurse who brings clinical expertise, sound judgement and a calm, professional approach. You will have:

• Current New Zealand Nursing Council registration and APC.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary environment.
• Strong timemanagement and the ability to prioritise in a fastpaced setting.
• At least three years theatre experience or a genuine interest and passion for theatre nursing.
• Commitment to providing culturally safe, patientcentred care.
• A positive attitude and willingness to support, mentor and learn from others.

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 Date. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Wendy Sail wendy.sail@hbdhb.govt.nz

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

Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.