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
An opportunity has become available for a skilled Registered Nurse to join our theatre team in Hamilton on a 0.9 FTE basis (9 days per fortnight). This role sits within a well-equipped, theatre suite, supporting a broad mix of surgical specialties and contributing to the delivery of safe, efficient, and patient-focused care.
Working as part of a close-knit theatre team, you’ll take on both scrub and circulating responsibilities, helping ensure theatre sessions run smoothly from start to finish. Your role will involve preparing patients and equipment, assisting throughout procedures, and upholding high clinical and safety standards across all aspects of perioperative care. You’ll partner closely with surgeons, anaesthetists, and other teams across our disciplines to deliver the best possible outcomes and experience for patients.
You’ll be part of a team that values professionalism, open communication, and ongoing development. Reporting to the Theatre Services Manager, this role is well suited to nurses who are confident in the theatre environment, enjoy a dynamic pace, and are committed to excellence in perioperative practice.
This is a permanent part-time opportunity (0.9 FTE) based at our Southern Cross Hamilton Hospital.
Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience
- Registered Nurse with a current New Zealand practising certificate
- At least 3 years’ experience in an operating theatre setting
- Demonstrated clinical competence and confidence working across perioperative roles
- Proven capability in both scrub and circulating positions
- Strong communication skills and a collaborative, team-first mindset
- Able to remain composed, organised, and effective within a busy theatre environment
- Dedicated to delivering safe, high-quality, patient-centred care
- Flexible and able to adapt to different specialties and evolving theatre schedules
- Orthopaedic experience would be advantageous
- Previous exposure to private healthcare settings is beneficial
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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