Registered Nurse – Peri-Anaesthesia
Registered Nurse – Peri-Anaesthesia
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’re looking for a confident, compassionate Registered Nurse to join our Peri-Anaesthesia team at Southern Cross North Harbour Hospital. You’ll be a key part of each patient’s surgical journey, preparing them for theatre, supporting their recovery from anaesthesia, and ensuring they feel safe, informed, and ready for discharge. Working across Admissions, PACU, and Day Stay, you’ll adapt to operational needs to deliver seamless, patient-centred care.
You’ll thrive in a supportive, multidisciplinary environment, partnering with patients and whānau, medical specialists, and fellow nursing colleagues to achieve excellent outcomes. Comfort with change, confidence using technology, and clear, respectful communication will be key to your success in the role.
Alongside providing safe, culturally responsive care, you’ll support staff orientations, maintain accurate and timely documentation, and contribute to quality and continuous improvement. A strong commitment to health and safety, Te Tiriti o Waitangi, equity, diversity and inclusion, and sustainable practice is essential.
This is a permanent role based at Southern Cross North Harbour Hospital, offered at 0.8–1.0 FTE (by agreement, depending on your situation).
Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience
- Current New Zealand Registered Nurse practising certificate
- A minimum of two years’ experience in peri-anaesthesia nursing with demonstrated practice across Admissions, PACU, and Day Stay units.
- A collaborative team player who thrives in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment
- Strong communication skills, paired with a positive, proactive attitude
- Experience in private healthcare is advantageous, but not essential
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.
We’re proud to bring together over 4,000 skilled professionals—including 2,000 nurses and anaesthetic technicians—working alongside more than 1,200 specialists, surgeons, anaesthetists, and allied health experts. Together, we’re one of Aotearoa New Zealand’s largest and most trusted healthcare providers.
Driven by a strong ‘for purpose’ ethos, we think beyond financial quarters—planning for generations to come.
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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