Registered Nurse - Operating Rooms

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Southern Cross North Harbour Hospital

Registered Nurse – Operating Rooms

Southern Cross North Harbour Hospital is the only private surgical in-patient facility on Auckland's North Shore, featuring 8 state-of-the-art Operating Rooms, a 14-bed Post Anaesthetic Care Unit, a modern day-stay facility, and a 70-bed ward with a specialised 4-bed Intermediate Care Facility.

Our surgical specialties span General Surgery, Gynaecology, Oral & Maxillofacial, Urology, Orthopaedics, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Otolaryngology, and cutting-edge Robotic Surgery.

Beyond the hospital, our North Shore campus offers a comprehensive range of on-site services including endoscopy, cardiology, cancer care, pharmacy, radiology, and sports medicine.

Southern Cross North Harbour Hospital is looking for experienced Operating Room Registered Nurse's to join our Theatre team.

You'll apply advanced clinical knowledge and critical thinking to deliver safe, evidence-based, holistic care.

You'll lead and coordinate care alongside enrolled nurses and healthcare assistants, ensuring high standards of documentation, cultural sensitivity, and patient-centred outcomes.

Beyond the bedside, you'll contribute to projects and continuous improvement initiatives that enhance care delivery and support a collaborative team environment.

If orthopaedics is your passion and you have experience in ortho or general surgery, this is your opportunity to step into a role where you can truly thrive and make a difference.

You'll build strong, therapeutic relationships with patients and their whanau, while also fostering positive, professional interactions with colleagues and specialists.

With a focus on safety, quality, and compliance, you'll champion best practice and actively engage in ongoing professional development through PDRP and reflective practice.

Everything you do will align with our values and contribute to the shared success of your team and our organisation.

This role is a permanent full-time role working four 10 hour shifts however we are open to 0.9 or 0.8 FTE for the right candidate.

Current New Zealand Registered Nurse practising certificate

At least 2 years of operating theatre experience (scrubbing, circulating, and assisting)

Strong foundation in perioperative nursing, with experience in orthopaedics or robotics a bonus

A collaborative spirit and proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary team

Excellent communication skills and a positive, can-do attitude

Previous experience in private healthcare is an advantage

Commitment to ongoing professional development, ideally enrolled in an NCNZ-approved PDRP

Competitive Rewards

: Attractive remuneration package, relocation allowance, and employee referral bonus scheme.

Did we mention free parking on site?

Health & Wellbeing

: Funded health insurance, a comprehensive wellbeing programme, and generous Christmas / New Year breaks.

Flexibility & Growth

: Flexible working arrangements and a Nursing Council of New Zealand-approved PDRP.

Perks & Community

: Discounts from a range of partners and the opportunity to join our Employee Rainbow Network.

Ko wai matou | Our Organisation

At Southern Cross Healthcare, our purpose is clear : to advance quality healthcare across Aotearoa New Zealand.

Our values shape everything we do :

Care First

– We lead with compassion, delivering care that's deeply human through genuine manaakitanga.

Better Together

– Collaboration is our strength.

We unite diverse skills and perspectives to create better outcomes for all.

Pursue Excellence

– We strive to improve, innovate, and excel every day—never settling, always aiming to deliver our best.

We're proud to bring together over 4,000 skilled professionals—including 2,000 nurses and anaesthetic technicians—working alongside more than 1,200 specialists, surgeons, anaesthetists, and allied health experts.

Together, we're one of Aotearoa New Zealand's largest and most trusted healthcare providers.

We honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi and foster a culturally safe environment that reflects manaakitanga and values the unique perspectives of our people.

Our core value,

Better Together

, guides our goal to build a workforce that mirrors the diversity of Aotearoa New Zealand.

If you have specific needs or would like to discuss how we can support you, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at

for a confidential conversation.

Join us, and together, each of us can be part of something important, helping people live their best lives by reimagining healthcare.

Do you have Sterile Services experience?

We are always looking for individuals experienced in Sterile Services to join our team.

If you are a detailed orientated team player, with excellent communication skills, and would like to be considered for future roles at Southern Cross hospitals, let us know.

Casey, Sterile Services Department at Southern Cross Invercargill Hospital

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