Clinical Nurse Lead Theatre - Orthopaedic
Clinical Nurse Lead Theatre - Orthopaedic
Southern Cross North Harbour Hospital
Southern Cross North Harbour Hospital is the only private surgical in-patient hospital on the Auckland’s North Shore. North Harbour Hospital has 8 Operating Rooms, a 14 bed Post Anaesthetic Care Unit, a modern well-equipped day stay facility unit and a 70-bed ward which includes a 4-bed intermediate care facility (ICF).
Surgical specialities include General Surgery, Gynaecology, Oral & Maxillofacial surgery, Urology, Orthopaedic surgery, Plastic and Reconstructive surgery, Urology, Otolaryngology and Robotic Surgery. In addition to the hospital, the broader North Shore campus is also home to a purpose-built endoscopy suite, on-site cardiology services, cancer care, pharmacy, sports medicine, radiology and more.
Mō te Tūranga | About the Role
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced perioperative nurse to join Southern Cross North Harbour Hospital as a Clinical Nurse Lead – Theatre. Working within our busy and well-established surgical service, this role plays a key part in supporting the day-to-day coordination of theatre operations while providing clinical leadership to a skilled and dedicated nursing team. With a strong orthopaedic caseload and a broad range of surgical specialties, you'll be at the heart of delivering safe, efficient, and high-quality perioperative care.
As a hands-on leader, you'll work closely with surgeons, anaesthetists, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure theatre lists run smoothly, resources are effectively coordinated, and patients receive an exceptional standard of care. You'll lead by example, supporting staff development, fostering a positive team culture, and promoting best practice across all aspects of perioperative nursing.
Beyond operational leadership, you'll contribute to workforce planning, quality improvement initiatives, and service development, helping to enhance both patient outcomes and team performance. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while continuing to grow your leadership capability within a highly respected healthcare organisation.
This is a full-time (1.0 FTE), permanent position based at Southern Cross North Harbour Hospital on Auckland's North Shore.
Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience
- A minimum of 3 years' post-registration experience within an orthopaedic theatre environment
- Demonstrated leadership experience, with the ability to guide, support, and influence clinical teams
- Strong clinical judgement and the ability to confidently manage competing priorities in a fast-paced setting
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a collaborative approach to working across multidisciplinary teams
- A calm, approachable, and solutions-focused leadership style
- Confidence using digital systems and adapting to new technologies
- A commitment to ongoing professional development, including postgraduate study completed or in progress
- A passion for quality improvement, patient safety, and excellence in perioperative practice
- PDRP Level 4 (Expert) or progress towards achieving this level
Ngā mea ka taea e mātou te tuku I a koe | What we can offer you:
- Competitive Rewards: Attractive remuneration package, relocation allowance, and employee referral bonus scheme.
- Health & Wellbeing: Funded health insurance, a comprehensive wellbeing programme, and generous Christmas/New Year breaks.
- Flexibility & Growth: Flexible working arrangements and a Nursing Council of New Zealand-approved PDRP.
- Perks & Community: Discounts from a range of partners and the opportunity to join our Employee Network.
Ko wai matou | Our Organisation
At Southern Cross Healthcare, our purpose is clear: to advance quality healthcare across Aotearoa New Zealand. Our values shape everything we do:
- Care First – We lead with compassion, delivering care that’s deeply human through genuine manaakitanga.
- Better Together – Collaboration is our strength. We unite diverse skills and perspectives to create better outcomes for all.
- Pursue Excellence – We strive to improve, innovate, and excel every day—never settling, always aiming to deliver our best.
Tō mātou whakahaere ki te tika, te rerekētanga, me te whai wāhi mai | Our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
We honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi and foster a culturally safe environment that reflects manaakitanga and values the unique perspectives of our people. Our core value, Better Together, guides our goal to build a workforce that mirrors the diversity of Aotearoa New Zealand.
If you have specific needs or would like to discuss how we can support you, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at careers@schl.co.nz for a confidential conversation.
Haere mai, ā, mā te mahi tahi ka whai wāhi ki tētahi mea whai take, ka āwhina i ngā tāngata ki te whai oranga mā te whakaaro anō ki te tautiaki hauora
Join us, and together, each of us can be part of something important, helping people live their best lives by reimagining healthcare.
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