Registered Nurses - Casual
Registered Nurse (Casual)
Southern Cross Christchurch Hospital
Southern Cross Christchurch Hospital is the largest hospital within Southern Cross Healthcare’s national network and easily accessed within central Christchurch. The hospital consists of ten digital operating theatres and features robotic technology with a highly experienced robotic team, advanced digital scanning technologies, and consulting facilities onsite.
The hospital provides a first-class preadmission service, admissions services, day surgery and three inpatient wards including a high dependency area. The hospital offers a wide range of elective surgical services including Orthopaedic, Gynaecology, Ophthalmology, Oral and Facial Maxillary, Urology, Otolaryngology (ENT), Plastic & Reconstructive, Bariatric, General, and Endoscopic surgery. The hospital employs over 350 highly skilled and trained staff to ensure patients receive high quality care.
Mō te Tūranga | About the Role
Ready to put your orthopaedic nursing expertise to work in a fast-paced, supportive environment? We have some exciting casual opportunities for experienced Registered Nurses to join our team. Whether you're looking for flexibility to fit around other commitments or the chance to broaden your experience, these roles offer the opportunity to work with a highly skilled team dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care.
As a casual Registered Nurse, you'll play an important role in supporting patients throughout their orthopaedic journey, providing high-quality clinical care. You'll draw on your clinical expertise, critical thinking, and compassionate approach to help achieve the best possible outcomes for patients. If you're an experienced orthopaedic nurse looking for flexibility and the opportunity to be part of a high-performing team, we'd love to hear from you.
We're looking for confident and adaptable nurses who thrive in a collaborative environment, enjoy variety in their work, and are passionate about delivering outstanding care. In return, you'll join a team that values professionalism, teamwork, and excellence, while offering the flexibility that comes with casual employment.
Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience
- Registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand and an APC
- Recent clinical nursing experience, ideally within orthopaedics, surgical nursing, or an acute care environment
- Flexibility, adaptability, and the ability to confidently step into a variety of clinical situations
- Strong clinical assessment skills and the ability to make sound decisions in a dynamic healthcare setting
- A patient-centred approach, with a commitment to delivering safe, high-quality care and positive patient outcomes
- Proven ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team while contributing positively to team culture
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- A commitment to ongoing professional development and continuous improvement in clinical practice
- Previous experience in a private healthcare setting would be 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: A comprehensive wellbeing programme and generous Christmas/New Year breaks.
- Flexibility & Growth: Flexible working arrangements.
- 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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