Registered Nurse - Theatre

• Hawke’s Bay Fallen Soldier’s Hospital, Operating Theatres
• Permanent, 2 x 0.9FTE positions available
• Rewarding Career – Be part of a team that saves lives and improves health outcomes daily.

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 are seeking experienced and enthusiastic Registered Nurses to join our perioperative team. You’ll work across a variety of surgical specialties including general surgery, orthopaedics, urology, ENT, gynaecology, and more. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced, team-focused environment where no two days are the same.

Whether your interest lies in Scrub/Scout, Anaesthetic Assistance, or PACU, we have roles available to suit your skills and preferences. We’re offering a range of FTEs to fit your lifestyle and commitments.

About the Team/Service/ Location

Our Operating Theatres at Hawke’s Bay Fallen Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital provide high-quality perioperative care across a wide range of surgical specialties. We’re a dedicated, skilled, and friendly team made up of Registered Nurses, Anaesthetic Technicians, Health Care Assistants, and administrative support staff.

Collaboration and continuous improvement are at the heart of our service. We pride ourselves on creating a supportive environment where staff are encouraged to grow professionally and contribute to the delivery of safe, patient-focused care. With modern facilities and a culture of teamwork, our theatres are an exciting and rewarding place to work.

Hawke’s Bay offers excellent work-life balance, sun, beaches, exceptional outdoor adventures, great schools, mountains and skiing close by, wonderful food and stunning wineries, vibrant cities and plenty more to boast about. For more information on living and working in Hawke’s Bay click HERE

About you

You’ll be a compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse who thrives in a fast-paced environment. You value teamwork, communicate effectively, and are committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care. Your ability to remain calm under pressure and your strong clinical skills make you an asset to any shift.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Current registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand and a valid Annual Practising Certificate (APC)
• Recent perioperative experience in a theatre setting – Scrub/Scout, Anaesthetics, and/or PACU
• Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships across the multidisciplinary team
• A commitment to patient safety, infection control, and best practice care
• The ability to work collaboratively in a rostered environment, including weekends and on-call as required
• A positive, proactive attitude and a genuine passion for nursing

If you're adaptable, eager to learn, and ready to make a meaningful impact in surgical care, we’d love to hear from you.

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 review the position profile, click HERE To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Wendy Sail via email on wendy.sail@hbdhb.govt.nz

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