Registered Nurse - Perioperative unit – Post Anaesthetic Care Unit (PACU) and Preadmissions

• Registered Nurse - Hawke’s Bay Fallen Soldier’s Hospital

• Permanent / Part – Time, 72 Hours per fortnight (0.9 FTE)
• This is a rewarding opportunity to develop your specialist perioperative nursing expertise, work alongside a highly skilled multidisciplinary team, and make a real difference during a critical stage of a patient's recovery journey.

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

As a Registered Nurse in the Post Anaesthetic Care Unit (PACU), you will provide specialist nursing care to patients during the critical recovery period immediately following surgery and anaesthesia. Working in a fast paced and highly skilled environment, you will assess, monitor, and support patients as they recover, responding quickly to changing clinical needs and ensuring the highest standards of patient safety and care.

This is an exciting opportunity to apply your advanced clinical skills and critical thinking in a specialist perioperative setting. You will work closely with anaesthetists, surgeons, nurses, and multidisciplinary colleagues, playing a key role in delivering exceptional patient outcomes while supporting patients and whānau through an important stage of their healthcare journey.

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About the Team/Service/ Location

Our Perioperative Service provides safe, high quality care for patients undergoing a wide range of surgical procedures across Hawke's Bay. The PACU team is a dedicated group of skilled nurses and healthcare professionals who work collaboratively to deliver expert postoperative care and support.

Based at Hawke's Bay Fallen Soldiers' Memorial Hospital, you will join a supportive and professional team committed to clinical excellence, continuous learning, and outstanding patient care.

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About you

As a Registered Nurse, you will be a confident and experienced clinician with a passion for delivering high quality care in a dynamic acute care environment.

• Current Nursing Council of New Zealand registration and a current Annual Practising Certificate.
• Postgraduate nursing experience in surgical, perioperative, critical care, or acute care settings.
• Advanced assessment and clinical decision making skills.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and time management abilities.
• A commitment to professional development, Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles, and equitable health outcomes.

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 21st August 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Tania - Tania.Stander@hbdhb.govt.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.