Registered Nurse/Perioperative Practitioner – PACU 1/Recovery

• Registered Nurse Taranaki Base Hospital, Permanent part time

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

0.7 FTE

This is an opportunity for Registered Nurses/Perioperative practitioner with relevant experience/qualifications to join our peri-operative team. This position involves rostered shifts and on call.

Candidates should ideally have:

-Minimum 12months recent PACU/Recovery experience preferred
-Current surgical/medical experience
-Great team player with effective communication skills
-Ideally a strong focus on patient assessment
-Current Annual Practising Certificate

We are welcoming applications from competent and professional practitioners who will be providing caring, and best practice nursing services to our patients that puts them at the centre of everything we do. 

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About the Team/Service/ Location

At Te Whatu Ora Taranaki we are committed to recognising the value our people bring to our organisation within a supportive team of healthcare professionals that provide comprehensive care to our patients.

We believe having workforce that is diverse and inclusive, we are a pro-equity Health Organisation and this means that we will be better positioned to understand and serve our community.

When you choose to work with us, we will offer you:

• A comprehensive orientation and induction to our organisation and your department
• Access to clinical training and education
• Up to date facilities, Have a look at
•  Project Maunga - our New Facilities currently under construction check this out on our website www.tdhb.org/maunga.shtml
• Opportunities to participate on local project and regional collaboration teams
• Professional development

For more information on living and working in Taranaki click here

About you

We are looking for candidates that are:

-Adaptable, flexible and motivated
-Have a positive attitude
-Have excellent interpersonal skills

Are you a qualified Nurse/Perioperative Practitioner who is able to practise in New Zealand who would embrace an exciting opportunity in a beautiful province with fantastic work life balance?

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 Sunday 17 May 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Heidi.Buffoni@tdhb.org.nz

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.

Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.