Fixed Term, Registered Nurse - Theatre

• Hawke’s Bay Fallen Soldier’s Hospital, Theatre
• 1 Year fixed term, Part-time 72 hour’s per fortnight (0.9 FTE)
• Rewarding Career – Be part of a team that saves lives and improves health outcomes daily.

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

We’re looking for an experienced and compassionate Registered Nurse to join our perioperative team on a fixed-term, part-time basis. You’ll play a vital role in delivering high-quality surgical care to our community, working alongside a dedicated multidisciplinary team across a range of specialties.

As a Theatre Nurse, you will:

• Provide safe, evidence-based nursing care in the operating theatre environment, including anaesthetic, scrub, and circulating roles.
• Support pre- and post-operative care in collaboration with anaesthetists, surgeons, and allied health professionals.
• Work efficiently in a fast-paced, high-acuity setting while prioritising patient safety and comfort.
• Demonstrate commitment to continuous improvement and culturally safe care.

About the Team/Service/ Location

Our Perioperative Services team is made up of skilled and passionate health professionals who deliver care across a broad range of elective and acute surgical specialties, including general surgery, orthopaedics, ENT, gynaecology, urology, and more. We pride ourselves on our teamwork, resilience, and commitment to providing excellent patient outcomes. You’ll be supported by senior nursing leadership, educators, and a culture that encourages growth and collaboration.

Hawke’s Bay offers excellent work-life balance, sun, beaches, exceptional outdoor adventures, great schools, mountains and skiing close by, wonderful food and stunning wineries, vibrant cities and plenty more to boast about. For more information on living and working in Hawke’s Bay click HERE

About you

You will be a Registered Nurse who:

• Holds current registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand.
• Has recent experience in theatre nursing (scrub/scout and/or anaesthetic nursing preferred).
• Works well under pressure and thrives in a collaborative team environment.
• Is committed to ongoing professional development and high standards of clinical practice.
• Understands the importance of cultural safety and equitable care

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 review the position profile, click HERE To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Wendy Sail via email on 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.