Registered Nurse - Theatre - Kaitaia Hospital
- Theatre and Day Stay, Kaitaia Hospital
- Permanent full-time position (1.0 FTE), working 40 hours per week rostered shifts
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
Be part of a close-knit team providing Theatre / Day Stay Unit / Endoscopy clinical nursing services for Kaitaia Hospital.
- Deliver complex care, with clinical skills specific to theatre / DSU / Endoscopy working environment
- Teach and assist others with the nursing process and clinical pathways
- Act as a resource for others and identify and facilitate their learning needs
- Plan discharge utilising appropriate resources to support the patient
- Apply knowledge of both theory and practice to endorse or challenge the appropriateness of care
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About the Location
Kaitaia Hospital is Health New Zealand’s northernmost hospital. It is a general hospital serving a widely scattered population. The 20 bed hospital has a general ward, maternity and paediatric ward with all the supporting services, and also provides a substantial community health service.
For more information on living and working in Northland, click here
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 a current Annual Practicing Certificate
- A personal commitment to ongoing learning and development
- Excellent communication and time management skills
- Previous theatre experience is desirable but not essential to apply
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 13th May 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Emma Hicks 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.
