Registered Nurse - Perioperative
- Whangarei Hospital, Northland
- 2x Permanent full-time positions (0.8 fte), working 32 hours per week
- Are you a recently graduated nurse? This vacancy is for you!
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
Perioperative Services are looking for that special someone to join our friendly, sociable team. We can offer you a challenging environment with plenty of variety. Also, because it’s important to us that you reach your potential we’ll encourage and support your professional development.
The primary functions of this role are to provide quality nursing care and support to surgical clients and to participate as an effective member of the Perioperative team. You will be required to use your initiative, problem-solving skills and be pro-active. Teamwork is key, you will need to be a team-player with a collaborative attitude towards patient care and demonstrate effective communication to develop harmonious working relationships.
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About the Location
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About you
As a Registered Nurse in Perioperative, you will have strong attention to detail and an ability to follow clear guidelines and set procedures while working as part of a team.
- Registration with New Zealand Nursing Council and holder of a current Annual Practicing Certificate
- Excellent communication and time management skills.
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 18th February 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Olivia Matthews at NL-jobs@tewhatuora.govt.nz.
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.