Registered Nurse – Theatre
Registered Nurse – Theatre
Southern Cross Hamilton Hospital
Southern Cross Hamilton Hospital is a well-equipped private surgical hospital based in central Hamilton, proudly providing a wide range of surgical specialties to the wider Waikato community for many years. Our hospital has been extensively expanded and upgraded and now incorporates eight fully equipped operating theatres, 40 inpatient beds and a purpose-built Day Surgery Unit. We offer a range of specialties, including orthopaedics, gynaecology, ophthalmology, neurosurgery, spine, and general surgery specialties.
Comfortable facilities, combined with the very latest in technology and on-site support services, enable independent credentialled medical practitioners to undertake a wide range of procedures. These include routine investigations to complex surgery, with their expertise supported by caring, professional nursing teams.
Mō te Tūranga | About the Role
We have two exciting opportunities for experienced Registered Theatre Nurses to join our dedicated perioperative team in Hamilton. Working in our modern operating theatre environment, you will support a range of surgical services and play a key role in delivering safe, high-quality care throughout the perioperative journey.
As an integral member of the theatre team, you’ll bring strong clinical skills and confidence in both scrub and circulating roles, contributing to the smooth and efficient running of theatre lists. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include patient and equipment preparation, intraoperative assistance, and ensuring best-practice standards are maintained at all times. You’ll work closely with surgeons, anaesthetists, and multidisciplinary colleagues, helping to deliver excellent outcomes and a positive experience for patients.
You’ll be joining a supportive, collaborative, and professional team that values continuous improvement and shared learning. Reporting to the Theatre Services Manager, this is a fantastic opportunity for nurses who thrive in a fast‑paced environment and are passionate about perioperative nursing.
We have two positions available at Southern Cross Hamilton Hospital:
- 1 FTE, full-time permanent role.
- 0.9 FTE (9 days a fortnight), permanent role offering some flexibility to suit your lifestyle.
Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience
- New Zealand Registered Nurse with a current practising certificate
- Minimum of three years’ experience working in an Operating Theatre setting
- Ideally an experienced or senior Registered Nurse with strong clinical knowledge and confidence within the theatre environment
- Proven ability to work effectively in both scrub and circulating roles
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a team-focused approach
- A strong commitment to patient-centred, safe, and high-quality care
- Flexible and adaptable, with the ability to work across different surgical specialties and changing theatre lists
- Orthopaedic theatre experience is highly desirable
- Previous experience in private healthcare is advantageous
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. 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.
Together, we’re one of Aotearoa New Zealand’s largest and most trusted healthcare providers.
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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