Registered Nurse - Kenepuru Operating Theatre

Location:  Kenepuru Regional Hospital

Contract: Fixed Term for 1 year, 16 hours per week

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we’re building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence. 

About the Role We are looking for an experienced theatre nurse, preferably with knowledge of Perioperative Nursing for our small theatre unit.  We are a busy unit with many specialties, which provides variety and stimulation in this role.  It is a 1 year fixed term contract to cover Parental Leave, and is for 2 days a week rostered and rotating. 

About the Team/Service Location 

We have 3 Operating Theatres and a Procedure Room and cover Gynaecology, General, Urology, Paediatric Day Surgery, ENT, Ophthalmology, Orthopaedics, Gastro and Dental Surgery.  We operate Monday to Friday. Kenepuru is a warm friendly patient focused environment that strives to improve, promote and protect the health of the people within our local region. We have a small team of experienced staff that provide optimal care for those on their perioperative journey.

About you 

• Experienced theatre nurse with a knowledge of all perioperative areas
• Current practising Certificate
• Dynamic, Motivated team member that has a strong patient focus.

Working at Health New Zealand 

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is ‘the weaving of wellness’. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. 

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations. We embrace diversity and welcome application from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and disability. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community. 

How to Apply 

To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Deb.Brodie@TeWhatuora.govt.nz

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advertisement.