Registered Nurse – Ward
Registered Nurse – Ward
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 eight fully equipped operating theatres, 43 inpatient beds (including four high-dependency unit beds), and a purpose-built Day Surgery Unit. We offer a range of specialties, including but not limited to, 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 are seeking compassionate and motivated Registered Nurses to join our Ward team at Southern Cross Hamilton Hospital. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a modern healthcare environment where clinical excellence, teamwork, and patient-centred care are at the heart of everything we do.
As a Registered Nurse on our Surgical Ward, you will deliver high-quality care to patients undergoing a range of surgical procedures, supporting them from admission through to discharge. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you'll undertake patient assessments, implement care plans, administer medications, monitor post-operative recovery, and respond to changes in patient condition. Your clinical expertise, critical thinking, and ability to prioritise in a fast-paced environment will be essential to achieving excellent patient outcomes.
Beyond providing exceptional clinical care, you'll play an important role in supporting patients and their whānau, helping them feel informed, reassured, and empowered throughout their hospital stay. This is a rewarding role that offers exposure to a broad range of surgical specialties while providing opportunities for ongoing professional development and career growth.
We have a range of full-time and part-time opportunities available, with rostered shifts across Monday to Sunday.
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 two years' post-registration experience in an acute surgical ward or similar hospital setting
- High Dependency Unit (HDU) experience is highly desirable
- Surgical nursing experience and confidence caring for patients across a range of specialties
- Strong clinical assessment, decision-making, and problem-solving skills
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to effectively prioritise workload in a fast-paced environment
- A collaborative approach and commitment to working as part of a multidisciplinary team
- A commitment to delivering safe, high-quality, patient-centred care
- Previous experience in private healthcare is advantageous but not essential
- Flexibility to work a rotating roster including AM, afternoon, and night shifts
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.
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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