Registered Nurse, PACU, Waitakere Hospital
- Post Anaesthetic Care Unit (PACU)
- Waitākere Surgical Unit
- Permanet role )1 FTE_
Waitemata District is the largest in New Zealand serving a population of more than 680,000 living in Rodney, and North and West Auckland.
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 currently have a role available for an experienced PACU nurse to join our team at Waitakere Hospital.
About the Team/Service/ Location
Our Surgical Unit based at Waitākere hospital provides elective surgery, acute obstetrics and elective endoscopy services. The PACU unit is currently open Monday - Friday 07:30 -21:00. Fully rostered shifts will be required to cover nights for patients requiring 24 hour stay.
About you
To be considered we need to following:
- New Zealand Registered Nurse, with a current Annual Practising Certificate
- A minimum of 2 years PACU experience
- Paediatric experience will be n added advantage
- At least 3 years’ experience as a Registered Nurse in an acute hospital setting
Providing service excellence to our patients is essential. Creating an environment that is welcoming, professional and supports quality service delivery is a priority.
You will need to be focused, have excellent communication skills, be motivated and have experience being a member of a team working collaboratively to facilitate and co-ordinate care that achieves optimum health outcomes.
The successful applicant should have a reputation for a positive and dynamic approach to nursing and teamwork. They should be well organised, flexible and able to manage the demands of competing priorities in a busy clinical environment.
We are a team that works at pace; with passion, vision and intent. Our registered nurses are pivotal to our success and will be expected to engage fully with the whole team.
Please click here for a copy of the position description
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 apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal by 2 April 2026. Position reference number WDHB20940
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.
