Registered Nurse - Post Anaesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Level 8
Registered Nurse - Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Level 8
- Exciting opportunity waiting for you in the new year!
- Permanent, full-time position available.
- Location - Auckland city hospital
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
A position as a Registered Nurse in the Operating Theatre's PACU offers a rewarding opportunity to provide critical care to patients recovering from surgery.
In this role, you'll monitor vital signs, manage pain, assess recovery from anaesthesia, and collaborate closely with surgical teams to ensure safe, effective post-operative care. The PACU environment is fast-paced and dynamic, requiring strong critical thinking, attention to detail, and excellent communication skills. It’s an ideal opportunity for RNs seeking to specialize in perioperative care, with the potential for career advancement and personal satisfaction in making a direct impact on patient recovery.
For all aspects of this role please see the position description.
About you
· Are you an experienced and dynamic Registered Nurse ready to advance your skills in the Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) environment?
· You will have a minimum of 12 months’ acute or critical care experience following New Zealand registration.
· Confident in using electronic health records to support safe and effective perioperative care.
· Demonstrates excellent communication and documentation skills within a fast-paced multidisciplinary team.
· Brings strong critical thinking, clinical judgement, and decision-making abilities to ensure optimal patient outcomes in the perioperative setting.
For any role related questions, please contact Jophy Saju, Charge Nurse PACU Level 8 - jophys@adhb.govt.nz
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 19th October 25, quoting reference number ADHB23522 If you have any questions about the role, please contact Candida Hall - candida.hall@tewhatuora.govt.nz.
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.