Registered Nurse - Perioperative Service

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders.

Through integration and collaboration, we're building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whanau-centred care, and excellence.

About the role

Our team creates a unique, welcoming culture that is diverse and inclusive.

You could enjoy the following :

• Nine main operating theatres, plus two day surgery theatres and one C-section theatre
• 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 acute)
• Forward-thinking and adaptable Nurse Managers

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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 Maori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

Salary range

This role is covered by the terms and conditions of the expired NZNO CEA and the salary will be in accordance with the RN Pay Scale, between $86,519 and $106,739 p.a depending on relevant experience.

How to apply

To apply please click 'apply now'.

All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by 21 November

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Ben Kingsbury at

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