Clinical Nurse Lead

Auckland Closing date : 15 November

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Clinical Nurse Lead – Surgical

Southern Cross Brightside Hospital is a modern private surgical hospital located in central Auckland.

Originally established on its Auckland site in Epsom in the

Brightside Hospital offers a wide range of surgical services and post-operative care to around 4,500 patients each year.

This four-theatre hospital provides 43 in-patient beds and 6 day stay chairs, and has a staff of nearly 100.

Are you a dedicated and experienced Registered Nurse looking to take the next step in your leadership journey?

Brightside Hospital is offering a full-time opportunity for a Clinical Nurse Lead to join our team and play a pivotal role in ward leadership and patient care.

This is a key leadership position responsible for leading shifts, overseeing clinical care, and supporting the nursing team to deliver safe, high-quality patient outcomes.

You'll maintain a strong clinical presence on the ward while also coordinating care across departments—including admissions—ensuring seamless service delivery.

This role is ideal for someone with a passion for surgical nursing and a collaborative approach to team leadership.

You'll bring a commitment to continuous improvement and cultural safety, and be keen to grow into a Patient Services Manager role as part of your career development.

Requirements

NZ Registered Nurse with a current practicing certificate and surgical scope

Extensive surgical nursing experience – at least 5 years of post-operative patient care experience, supported by PDRP Level 3 (Proficient), with a strong background in surgical care in urology, gynaecology and orthopaedics

Confident in leading others – with at least 2 years of experience coordinating shifts or supporting team members in a clinical setting

Cross-departmental flexibility – comfortable working across ward, admissions, and preadmissions, with a willingness to support broader hospital operations

A natural team player – collaborative, reliable, and able to thrive in a multidisciplinary environment

Professional presence – calm, compassionate, and able to foster a positive team culture

Benefits

Competitive remuneration package

Subsidised health insurance

Christmas and New Year breaks

Nursing Council of New Zealand approved PDRP

Discounts on products and services from a range of our partners

Opportunity to be part of our Employee Rainbow Network

Southern Cross Healthcare is driven by a clear purpose to advance the provision of quality healthcare in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Our people are at the core of everything we do and the care we provide.

We combine the skills of more than 4,000 people, including 2,000 nurses and anaesthetic technicians working with more than 1,200 specialists, surgeons, anaesthetists, and allied health professionals.

If you would like to discuss your specific needs and how we can support you, please reach out to our Talent Acquisition team at

for a confidential conversation.

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