Clinical Specialty Nurse, Post Anaesthetic Care Unit
Clinical Speciality Nurse – Post Anaesthetic Care Unit (PACU)
- Manukau Health Park, Permanent Full Time Position
- Senior Nursing Role
Our Organisation:
Health NZ Counties Manukau is a dynamic and progressive organisation at the forefront of innovative health care delivery within the New Zealand Public Health Sector. We continue to work with others to achieve equity in key health indicators for Maaori, Pacific and communities with health disparities and will continue to develop and implement plans, based on local needs to improve the health and wellbeing of Counties Manukau region.
Our main sites are Middlemore Hospital, Kidz First Hospital and Manukau Health Park.
We are part of Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora, the overarching organisation for New Zealand’s national health service. HNZ leads the day-to-day running of the health system, with functions delivered at local, district, regional and national levels. 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 Maaori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.
The Role:
Are you a senior nurse with a passion for clinical leadership, staff support, and improving surgical outcomes? We have an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled, motivated and committed Clinical Specialty Nurse, with a passion for clinical excellence and delivering patient focused care, to join our perioperative team at Manukau Health Park within the operating theatres at Te Whatu Ora Counties Manukau District. Manukau Health Park is an elective surgical centre and that has 10 operating rooms that provide Orthopaedic, ORL/ENT, Ophthalmology, General, Gynae, Urology, Plastic Reconstructive and Hand surgery services. On-going Learning and Development is actively encouraged and there are plenty of opportunities available to develop your own learning to advance your clinical skills and knowledge and to take your nursing career to the next level.
As a Clinical Specialty Nurse, you will work closely in collaboration with the Associate Clinical Nurse Manager (ACNM) to provide
- Leadership and professional role modelling to a great team of staff
- Daily management and oversight of theatre lists, displaying effective theatre utilisation and time management
- Support and guidance for the on-going education and training of the team
- Support and drive our quality initiatives and strategies
- Effective communication and teamwork skills
- Support our commitment with the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi in promoting equitable health outcomes for Maaori
Why Join Us?
- Contribute to an inclusive, high-performing surgical service
- Access professional development and education opportunities
- Work in a culturally diverse region that values equity and partnership
About You:
- NZ Registered Nurse with a current Annual Practicing Certificate
- Minimum 5 years surgical nursing experience in NZ (post registration)
- Current PDRP demonstrating senior nurse attributes
- Relevant post graduate qualification
- Experience leading and managing staff (preferred)
If this sounds like you, apply online at https://careers.tewhatuora.govt.nz/locations/counties-manukau/ If you have any questions, please contact Nancy Li in the Recruitment Team at Nancy.Li@middlemore.co.nz
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.
Job Number: MHP202515763
Application Closes: 3rd October 2025