Registered Nurse – Theatre
Registered Nurse – Theatre
Southern Cross New Plymouth Hospital
Southern Cross New Plymouth Hospital is a modern private surgical hospital serving the city and wider region since 1983. As the only private surgical hospital in the city, the hospital features advanced theatres and comfortable patient facilities, with 36 inpatient beds, and a dedicated day-stay facility.
The team provides excellent pre- and post-operative nursing care across a wide range of elective surgical services, including Orthopaedic surgery, Gynaecology, Ophthalmology, Oral and Facial Maxillary, Urology, Otolaryngology (ENT), Plastic Reconstructive and Cosmetic surgery, and General and Endoscopic surgery.
Mō te Tūranga | About the Role
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and motivated Registered Nurse with theatre experience to join our perioperative team in a permanent role (0.8 – 1.0 FTE). This is a fantastic chance to be part of a supportive, high-performing team within a modern private surgical hospital where patient care and teamwork are at the centre of everything we do.
In this role, you will play a key part in delivering safe, high-quality perioperative nursing care across a range of surgical specialties. Working alongside surgeons, anaesthetists, and a multidisciplinary theatre team, you will contribute to a smooth and efficient operating theatre environment while ensuring patients receive exceptional care throughout their surgical journey.
This position offers variety and the opportunity to further develop your theatre expertise while working in a collaborative and professional environment that values continuous improvement and clinical excellence. You will be someone who enjoys working as part of a close-knit team, brings a positive and proactive approach to patient care, and takes pride in delivering the highest standards of perioperative practice.
Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience
- A New Zealand Registered Nurse with a current practising certificate
- Ideally a few years’ experience working in an Operating Theatre environment
- Ability to work confidently across multiple surgical specialties and adapt to changing theatre lists
- A high level of professionalism, reliability, and accountability in day-to-day practice
- A flexible and adaptable approach to working rostered shifts within the theatre environment
- A proactive attitude with a commitment to patient safety and high standards of care
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
- You are ideally an experienced or senior Registered Nurse who brings advanced clinical knowledge, confidence in the operating theatre, and the ability to support and guide colleagues within the team
- 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 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.
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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