Registered Nurse – Theatre
Registered Nurse – Theatre
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 Registered Nurse – Theatre to join the perioperative team at Southern Cross North Harbour Hospital. Based on Auckland’s North Shore, this full-time role (1.0 FTE) offers the opportunity to work within a modern and well-equipped operating theatre environment, supporting a diverse range of surgical specialties with a strong orthopaedic focus.
As a valued member of our theatre team, you’ll contribute across the perioperative continuum as both a scrub and circulating nurse, helping to deliver safe, efficient, and high-quality surgical care. You’ll work closely with surgeons, anaesthetists, and multidisciplinary colleagues to ensure theatre sessions run smoothly while maintaining an exceptional patient experience.
This role provides exposure to a varied caseload and is particularly suited to an experienced theatre nurse with a background in, or passion for, orthopaedic surgery. You'll join a collaborative and supportive team that values clinical excellence, teamwork, and continuous improvement. Reporting to the Theatre Services Manager, this is an excellent opportunity for a confident perioperative nurse who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in delivering outstanding patient-centred care.
Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience
- Current registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand and a valid Annual Practising Certificate
- A minimum of 3 years’ recent operating theatre experience
- Proven competency in both scrub and circulating roles
- Strong perioperative clinical knowledge and skills
- A calm, organised approach with the ability to perform effectively in a busy theatre environment
- A commitment to delivering safe, high-quality, patient-centred care
- Flexibility and adaptability to support a variety of surgical specialties and theatre lists
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive working relationships across multidisciplinary teams
- Orthopaedic theatre experience, or a strong interest in developing within this specialty
- Previous private hospital experience would be 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: 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.
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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