Registered Nurse - Theatre
Southern Cross New Plymouth
Registered Nurse - Theatre
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
Southern Cross New Plymouth is looking for a passionate and experienced Registered Nurse, with theatre experience, to join our team. You will be part of a collaborative and values-driven environment where care truly comes first.
In this role, you will deliver safe, high-quality, patient and whānau-centred care across a broad range of surgical specialties. You will use your clinical expertise to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care, while supporting enrolled nurses and healthcare assistants. You will work flexibly across different specialties, bringing your theatre experience to a team that values excellence, connection, and continuous improvement.
You will be someone who brings a growth mindset, is passionate about making a difference, and is eager to contribute to the success and development of our hospital.
We have two permanent roles available for experienced Registered Nurses, 0.6 – 1.0 FTE.
Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience
- Current New Zealand Registered Nurse practising certificate
- A minimum of two years’ experience in theatre nursing, demonstrating strong clinical competence
- Exceptional communication skills, paired with a positive and proactive approach to patient care
- A flexible and adaptable approach to working rostered shifts, supporting the delivery of high-quality patient care
- A collaborative mindset with a proven ability to perform in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment
- A high level of professionalism, with a reputation for reliability, punctuality, and consistency in day-to-day practice
- Previous experience in private healthcare is desirable
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.
- 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.
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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