Theatre Coordinator – Orthopaedic
Theatre Coordinator – Orthopaedic
Southern Cross Rotorua Hospital
Southern Cross Hospital Rotorua is a modern surgical hospital serving the local community and the greater Bay of Plenty region. The hospital is characterised by a friendly, professional surgical nursing team, and offers credentialled medical practitioners and their patients access to superb facilities.
These include three advanced theatres, 22 inpatient beds in comfortable, well-equipped rooms, and a purpose-built day stay facilities. Surgical specialities include Orthopaedic and General surgery, Urology, Otolaryngology, Gastroenterology, and Gynaecological surgery.
Mō te Tūranga | About the Role
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Theatre Coordinator (Orthopaedics) to join our team, supporting the effective delivery of elective surgical services within a busy operating theatre environment. This role is ideal for a senior perioperative nurse with strong orthopaedic experience who is passionate about patient care, operational excellence, and supporting positive surgical outcomes.
Working closely with the Theatre Coordinator and Loans Coordinator, you will coordinate theatre lists, surgical bookings, and daily theatre operations to ensure services run efficiently and effectively. With a strong focus on orthopaedics, you will use your clinical expertise to optimise patient flow, manage resources, and maintain seamless communication between surgeons, anaesthetists, and multidisciplinary teams.
As a visible leader within the department, you will provide guidance and support to theatre staff while building strong relationships with internal stakeholders and visiting specialists. You will be confident managing competing priorities and helping to create a collaborative, high-performing team culture. While this role has a significant coordination and operational focus, you will also be comfortable stepping into the clinical environment to support surgical procedures when required. This is an excellent opportunity for a confident theatre professional with orthopaedic knowledge who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys combining hands-on clinical expertise with leadership and coordination responsibilities.
This is a full-time permanent position (9am – 5:30pm) based in our Southern Cross Rotorua Hospital.
Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience
- Registered Nurse (or relevant health professional) with a current practising certificate
- A minimum of 5 years’ operating theatre experience
- Extensive orthopaedic theatre experience, including a sound understanding of orthopaedic procedures, instrumentation, and theatre workflows
- Expert PDRP (Level 4) or working towards achieving this level
- Proven ability to coordinate theatre lists, surgical bookings, and workflow in a fast-paced environment
- Demonstrated leadership capability, with experience guiding and supporting teams
- Strong organisational and communication skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities
- Ability to build strong relationships with surgeons, specialists, and multidisciplinary teams
- Previous coordination or leadership experience within a theatre setting is desirable
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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